55.2-59 powered lowered I beam question

[Kevin_C]

So I'm starting to prep for the Flat-out IFS install. The previous owner installed a lowered power I beam with a 5 lug disc brake conversion. Its a nice clean setup but I have no idea what to do with it. Any guess as to how much I should throw it on craigslist for? I know it has a really limited market but I hate to just trash it.

[nvrdone]

id figure out what the cost of parts is & then put it up for about half that cost. should move quick.
Is that a power rack on that I beam? Ive wondered how they are set up and how they drive.How does the steering shaft expand and contract with the axle moving up and down?

[Kevin_C]

the shaft telescopes but I agree its a bit interesting. the engine was leaking oil pretty bad when I bought it so I just drove it around the neighborhood a couple of times. the power steering worked good but I never hit any real road bumps to see how the suspension worked.

[mr48chev]

That is a tube axle rather than an I beam. Still a guy is looking at some serous coin there with all that setup. I don't know how many guys we have within driving distance of you but I'd think there will be someone look at that and make you an honest offer in a PM. I won't post my opinion on price here but you can pm me if you want to know if you are in the ballpark with what I think.

[1project2many]

That's a neice setup. If there's no interest from the truck or hotrod crowd then you may have good luck selling that setup to the vintage racers. There's a big meet in June at NHMS.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

That is a tube axle rather than an I beam. Still a guy is looking at some serous coin there with all that setup. I don't know how many guys we have within driving distance of you but I'd think there will be someone look at that and make you an honest offer in a PM. I won't post my opinion on price here but you can pm me if you want to know if you are in the ballpark with what I think.

Yep, that's one of those dropped tube axles with the forged ends that they sell on Speedway and others.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...Axle,5842.html

HONESTLY, Kevin, why change it? That is a great setup, what are your expectations of the truck, autocrossing? Really, that is a great setup! If you find there are some issues, it could simply be alignment or something. I would SERIOUSLY think about spending some time on that front end if there was an issue and running the wheels off that truck with a smile on your face just the say it is!


Brian

[Kevin_C]

Thanks Martinsr. when I bought the truck I was looking for a project that I could make my own. I never like to start with anything to original that would be a shame to cut up and this truck was already heavily modified. My original plan was for IFS and a 4 bar rear but along the way I switched to full C4 suspension using the Flat-out Engineering. The IRS is already installed and I have already purchased the IFS kit and components. Hopefully this front suspension can find a good home somewhere

[regan56]

Originally Posted by Kevin_C

Thanks Martinsr. when I bought the truck I was looking for a project that I could make my own. I never like to start with anything to original that would be a shame to cut up and this truck was already heavily modified. My original plan was for IFS and a 4 bar rear but along the way I switched to full C4 suspension using the Flat-out Engineering. The IRS is already installed and I have already purchased the IFS kit and components. Hopefully this front suspension can find a good home somewhere

what lug pattern you have on there? im looking to get to somethin similar to what you have there but finding difficulties finding a 5x5 pattern for my orig spindles and disc brakes

[Kevin_C]

its a 4&3/4 bolt pattern.