AD IFS...........options available..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coach529 · 03-17-2015, 03:51 PM

Lets chat about options. IFS in AD's. Bolt in or weld in. No clips......I am not interested in doing that.

Would prefer Coil Overs with the option of air later on.

http://www.fatmanfabrications.co/

http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/

http://www.scottshotrods.com/

http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/p/1...-plain-package

http://www.progressiveautomotive.com...spensions.html

I am sure I am missing a couple options........whatcha got??

Iceburgh · 03-17-2015, 04:03 PM

The top 4 you can't go wrong with. I have used them all except Scott's but I have seen them and they are great. All are quality companies that stand behind what they sell

50 Chevy LS3 · 03-17-2015, 06:32 PM

Coach, I just finished my Fatman stage three, coil over kit. Very nice kit, with no problems. They are very accessable via telephone, if you have questions. The kit is not cheap, about $2800, shipped to Indiana. That included optional sway bar and power rack and pinion. You can see my build thread over at the other forum.

curmudgeon · 03-17-2015, 06:45 PM

I believe that Scott's IFS is the only one listed that offers the bolt in or weld in options.

Coach529 · 03-17-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 Chevy LS3

Coach, I just finished my Fatman stage three, coil over kit. Very nice kit, with no problems. They are very accessable via telephone, if you have questions. The kit is not cheap, about $2800, shipped to Indiana. That included optional sway bar and power rack and pinion. You can see my build thread over at the other forum.

Do you have a link to your build thread?

biorn123 · 03-17-2015, 08:22 PM

i just posted a bunch of pics of mine it is all total cost involved there are more of the build in this forum

PurdueSD · 03-17-2015, 09:14 PM

Sent ya a pm

solidaxel · 03-18-2015, 12:05 AM

I think Steve is still building I F S for AD's and other trucks
I have one of his Dodge Dakota cross members in my 53 and I like better than the other three I have put in
Take a look at Industrial Chassis Inc. in Phoenix

Lo1dakota · 03-18-2015, 12:40 AM

I wish there was an easy iron to retain a 6 bolt.

Katrina/10 · 03-18-2015, 10:02 AM

I bought a Scott's, weld in or bolt in, they are a nice one piece crossmember that does not require cutting the inner fenders. I didn't even remove my engine or fenders to put put it on.

Coach529 · 03-18-2015, 10:13 AM

The Danforth cross member is also a great option if you have access to a good junkyard.

http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...338344&fpart=1

_Ogre · 03-18-2015, 11:14 AM

i will say this... when you call tech support for fatman fab, you usually talk to the owner

solidaxel · 03-18-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

i will say this... when you call tech support for fatman fab, you usually talk to the owner

Scott's used to be like that!

solidaxel · 03-18-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lo1dakota

I wish there was an easy iron to retain a 6 bolt.

Take a look at the 90 or 91 Dakota's 6 bolt and rack and pinion

Root2812 · 03-18-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

i will say this... when you call tech support for fatman fab, you usually talk to the owner

+1 for Fatman. I sent them an email with a question and within an hour I had a reply with pictures. All the parts are quality too. I also liked that they provided a list of what vehicle the different parts came from so you can go to any parts store for spares.

Lo1dakota · 03-18-2015, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Take a look at the 90 or 91 Dakota's 6 bolt and rack and pinion

Same factory pattern?

T Hilde · 03-19-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lo1dakota

Same factory pattern?

nope.

T Hilde · 03-19-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

The Danforth cross member is also a great option if you have access to a good junkyard.

http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...338344&fpart=1

Stay away. One of the biggest wastes of money and time I did.

Coach529 · 03-19-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by T Hilde

Stay away. One of the biggest wastes of money and time I did.

You can't just leave it at that.

Explain the issues you had?

T Hilde · 03-20-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

You can't just leave it at that.

Explain the issues you had?

You need to severely notch into the frame for the rear of the upper control arm. Or buy tubular units and still have to do some kind of notch. The steering wasn't completed at the time I did mine, he gives you ideas on what to use. One guy that I know of that actually drove his, had the turning radius of a semi. He also was using a camaro rack & pinion.

This kit has been around for a while and not got any buzz for a reason. Nice idea, very incomplete.

This is why I dumped mine and put it on a dakota chassis. At the time industrial chassis wasn't doing the the dakota thing anymore, they are back at it. One guy in South Dakota has purchased one and ready for the install.

**mr48chev** · 03-20-2015, 12:19 PM

It looks like you did your research pretty well from looking at your original list. The only one I'd add to the original list is The No limit setup. weld in only but they have been around building quality suspension setups for a long time and are very accessible when you have questions . Rob is over on the 67/72 section of the board quite a bit. http://nolimit.net/products#!/Road-G...tegory=6257097 for the coil over setup. They also have a bag setup.

Sethmark · 03-20-2015, 01:24 PM

Don't forget heidts. They've been around for a long time.

Www.heidts.com

crossfire84 · 03-20-2015, 04:58 PM

Nobody said PORTERBUILT yet?

**youngrodder** · 03-20-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

Nobody said PORTERBUILT yet?

I was getting there. I just talked to Nate this afternoon about the their AD kits. I will have one of their first AD kits

Marc

FamilyBowTie · 03-20-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

I was getting there. I just talked to Nate this afternoon about the their AD kits. I will have one of their first AD kits

Marc

I just checked their site and did not see any for the AD trucks.

Must be real new, I'd like to see more on this one.

03-17-2015, 03:51 PM	#1
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	AD IFS...........options available..... Lets chat about options. IFS in AD's. Bolt in or weld in. No clips......I am not interested in doing that. Would prefer Coil Overs with the option of air later on. http://www.fatmanfabrications.co/ http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/ http://www.scottshotrods.com/ http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/p/1...-plain-package http://www.progressiveautomotive.com...spensions.html I am sure I am missing a couple options........whatcha got?? __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

03-17-2015, 04:03 PM	#2
Iceburgh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Bloomfield pa. Posts: 644	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... The top 4 you can't go wrong with. I have used them all except Scott's but I have seen them and they are great. All are quality companies that stand behind what they sell __________________ 1953 suburban build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=621331

03-17-2015, 06:32 PM	#3
50 Chevy LS3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 40	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... Coach, I just finished my Fatman stage three, coil over kit. Very nice kit, with no problems. They are very accessable via telephone, if you have questions. The kit is not cheap, about $2800, shipped to Indiana. That included optional sway bar and power rack and pinion. You can see my build thread over at the other forum. __________________ Steve. 1950 Chevy, 3100, built in Norwood Ohio, USA. My build thread, http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=19110

03-17-2015, 06:45 PM	#4
curmudgeon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 83	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... I believe that Scott's IFS is the only one listed that offers the bolt in or weld in options.

03-17-2015, 08:22 PM	#6
biorn123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Crescent iowa Posts: 13	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... i just posted a bunch of pics of mine it is all total cost involved there are more of the build in this forum Attached Images

03-17-2015, 09:14 PM	#7
PurdueSD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the middle Posts: 296	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... Sent ya a pm __________________ My Lost and Forgotten build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442712

03-18-2015, 12:05 AM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... I think Steve is still building I F S for AD's and other trucks I have one of his Dodge Dakota cross members in my 53 and I like better than the other three I have put in Take a look at Industrial Chassis Inc. in Phoenix Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-18-2015, 12:40 AM	#9
Lo1dakota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Woodland, Wa Posts: 161	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... I wish there was an easy iron to retain a 6 bolt.

03-18-2015, 10:02 AM	#10
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... I bought a Scott's, weld in or bolt in, they are a nice one piece crossmember that does not require cutting the inner fenders. I didn't even remove my engine or fenders to put put it on. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-18-2015, 10:13 AM	#11
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... The Danforth cross member is also a great option if you have access to a good junkyard. http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...338344&fpart=1 __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

03-18-2015, 11:14 AM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... i will say this... when you call tech support for fatman fab, you usually talk to the owner __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-20-2015, 12:19 PM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... It looks like you did your research pretty well from looking at your original list. The only one I'd add to the original list is The No limit setup. weld in only but they have been around building quality suspension setups for a long time and are very accessible when you have questions . Rob is over on the 67/72 section of the board quite a bit. http://nolimit.net/products#!/Road-G...tegory=6257097 for the coil over setup. They also have a bag setup. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-20-2015, 01:24 PM	#22
Sethmark Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SC Posts: 47	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... Don't forget heidts. They've been around for a long time. Www.heidts.com

03-20-2015, 04:58 PM	#23
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: AD IFS...........options available..... Nobody said PORTERBUILT yet? __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

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