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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Tbird IRS

Any one have one installed and driving? How do you like it? Great Improvement over leafs?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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I have installed a 95 T bird IRS under my 55 but have not driven it yet. You can find the install on my build thread.

I have cycled the gear and fully expect the ride to be great.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Got one and like it very much. Lot of work but worth it. 1995 T-bird LS rear end in 1948 F1
 
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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mytbtruck, is yours a driver? Did you drive it with leafs previously? Whats up with those mufflers, they appear to be different.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Okiedokie
mytbtruck, is yours a driver? Did you drive it with leafs previously? Whats up with those mufflers, they appear to be different.
I drive it anywhere any time I want. Been on several 600 mile trips ,several 200 mile trips and most Sundays when the weather is nice my wife and I drive it to town and have lunch. Those mufflers and the complete exhaust system came from the same T-bird, Also engine transmission and front suspension. Drives very good at 80 or more on the Interstate, lots of fun and also gets about 22 mpg. I cant' say too much about the leaf springs because it was originally an F3 and we all know those suspensions are very stiff. I did drive it before but there is no comparison.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Neat truck. Are the mufflers different from each other, or is that just an illusion. Bet it is quiet.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Okiedokie
Neat truck. Are the mufflers different from each other, or is that just an illusion. Bet it is quiet.
They are the same except there is a right and left. You can hardly hear it running. I like quiet especially on a long trip. Maybe this picture gives a better view.<a href="http://s247.photobucket.com/user/Larry48fi/media/cab061_zpsb127e195.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg131/Larry48fi/cab061_zpsb127e195.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo cab061_zpsb127e195.jpg"/></a>
 
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