I have an 04 cv irs in my 55 f100. Check out my project thread where I have the install shown.

 

is there a list anywhere that shows the ifs widths as a reference to let people work out which width is best for the wheel option they want, i am looking for the norrowest front irs i can get so as to have a nice deep dish front as well as rear

 

Hey what's the best way of getting the axle center line of old solid axle and the cv ifs center line ? Just tryn to get dead nutz on my mark on frame so I can move it forward the 1.5 inches !

 

Crown vic frame is 36" wide at front axle. 1953-60 F100s frames are 34" wide at front axle. What do you have to do to make the CV IFS fit the narrower F100 frame?

 

From the F100s I have seen, they pretty much bolt in. If you want to go thru the extra work, others have been narrowing the CV IFS up to 5 inches and narrowing the frame as well to have a better wheel selection.

I have an F1 which is narrower than the F100s and I took out about 2.75" of the cradle, welded the cradle and Im in the process of narrowing the rack. The only frame mod was to cut the bottom of the rail to level it out to retain the flat surface so the CV IFS retains the proper caster angle.

 

mustangmike,

I am really interested in using a CV on my 1952 F-1, I see you have a thread for your build and I will follow.

 

You mention modular spindles to gain 1.5 inches.. what exactly did you use? Part number or where can I find them?
I'm in the process of ordering wheels from Detroit steel but they need at least 4.5 clearance from hub to fender. Im a bit shy of 4 inches right now with the cv ifs on my 54 f100

 

I do, normally I dont make any progress Fri-Sunday due to work.

 

The 1 1/2" should have been corrected to say 1 1/8" per side. I bought them from CPP and not to be confused I built my panel on a Chev frame and had to also used narrowed control arms. Sometimes when you jump in the fire you have to look for your own bucket of water,lol

 

How can I contact this person. Need advise

thank you

 

Hows your build coming along, I'm new to this forum and i'm looking for some direction with my restoration that's starting in a couple weeks!

 

If you assembled her back together, what was your static ride height? I spoke to a guy, that steered me away from using the CV IFS for my build. SYT