Is there anyone out there that would be interested in an Independent Front supsension that would keep there trucks at the stock height. Were tossing around the Idea of making a bolt in front suspension that keeps the vehicle at the factory height. If its stock height it looks original but has all the driving characteristics of a brand new truck or car. 12 inch disc brakes, Big GM calipers, Power steering.

Im looking for feed back from you guys. Please chime in and tell me what you think about a stock height IFS. Are you with it or against it? good idea or bad idea. Tell me how you feel.

Thanks in advance everybody.

 

Sounds like a good idea on the surface but here's the rub. IMHO, anyone who want's an IFS (most likely a darksider) is much more likely to want the truck lowered also. Anyone wanting to keep the stock height (probably a restorer) is probably not interested in an IFS...

On the other hand, I'd love to see a BOLT-IN IFS that lowers the truck by the amount you choose...say 2 inches, 4 inches, more?

 

I agree with Vern to an extent. Hardly anybody who is truly trying to restore one of these trucks is gonna want to change to an IFS, especially if they still have the original drivetrain and flathead. For a lack of better words, it's just not necessary IMHO for the amount of horsepower you'd have. However, I do think that a bolt-in that maintains a relative stock height has its place. Take me for instance. I am just beginning to customize my 1950 F1 which has the original leaf springs. and straight axle under a 302 and a C6. I'm going to switch to a bolt-in crossmember and mustang II package (and as a matter of fact, I've already ordered it from who would obviously be your competitor--chassis engineering). I picked their product because it has some ride height adjustments. Obviously I'm gonna have some degree of drop, but it won't be down into the ground like a lot of the customs. I just want a daily driver, and I live in a pretty rural area. I prefer the stock height look considering the terrain my truck will have to put up with on a daily basis (including my long gravel driveway, railroad crossings, etc.), and I just like that look (kind of like how kids swapped out the tires and rims on their dad's old truck years ago before things like dropped spindles, axles, and IFS crossmembers were ever thought about). So, I think your product could have its place.

EDIT: This is my truck before I tore it down (trust me, it had to be done). It has the original front axle and leaf springs under it in this picture. I'm sure I'll lose some of that height on the front, but my relative goal is to keep the nose up out of personal preference. I'm kind of interested in the opinions of others on this who are shooting for a customized daily driver.

 

I wouldn't mind one if it was cheaper then the IFS's that are already out there. I dont want to lower my truck but if I had to I'd only want to go 2 inches...

 

I am at the beginnings of a resto on a 59. PS and front discs are something I'd like; if I could get improved driving characteristics by adding a IFS in one fail swoop; I'd probably do it.

But I said '59; meaning probably not viable for your outfit to offer.

Jon

 

I have an after market IFS MII in my '50 and the only drawback to me is the fact that it lowered the front end by 3"; I want a stock stance so I think it is a good idea. Would it be a large market, can't say.

 

The most sensible IFS for a truck that I have seen is under a friend's 50 panel truck. He installed a twin I beam suspension from a 70s F100. Stock ride height, tough suspension, all Ford parts, and good ride. Disk brakes too.