Need help in making IFS Decision
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Need help in making IFS Decision
Carl
I have only worked on a couple Jags but would concur they are undoubtedly heavy enough. Can they be rebuilt without mortgaging the farm? I expected your response on the stock MII. The aftermarket MII stuff is clearly top shelf but I would be surprised if you could truly install one for the $2000.
You lost me on the sprung vs. unsprung weight and how it is different for the Aerostar from any other typical swap. I have time so I can wait for more info too. I am hoping Greg hasn't lost track of the one he installed. Real world feedback is the only thing that really counts. If I see him hauling a load of gravel I'll be sure and get a PIC for you.
Dewayne
I have only worked on a couple Jags but would concur they are undoubtedly heavy enough. Can they be rebuilt without mortgaging the farm? I expected your response on the stock MII. The aftermarket MII stuff is clearly top shelf but I would be surprised if you could truly install one for the $2000.
You lost me on the sprung vs. unsprung weight and how it is different for the Aerostar from any other typical swap. I have time so I can wait for more info too. I am hoping Greg hasn't lost track of the one he installed. Real world feedback is the only thing that really counts. If I see him hauling a load of gravel I'll be sure and get a PIC for you.
Dewayne
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thanks bememe. I am wondering if this 5-6 inch drop impairs your turn radius? Also, what did you have to do to sort of level off the rear end to the front? I like what I have read about Fatman's MII kit. It appears to be heavier than most. But I am having that problem of drop. An inch or two maybe. But 5-6 inches of drop?? I don't know if I would like that. Do you have any pics of your truck completed? Thanks
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Check out a AMC Pacer dics, rack& pinion,coil springs,(airbags)
Installed 15 yrs ago works great ride like a Cadillac (sorry I mean a Lincoln)
check my 1959 M100 in gallery
Installed 15 yrs ago works great ride like a Cadillac (sorry I mean a Lincoln)
check my 1959 M100 in gallery
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Dewayne, almost forgot.
This is right out of a textbook so we should be dancing to the same beat.
Speaking of beat, Im off to bed, its been a long day.
See ya
Sprung and Unsprung Weight
"Sprung" weight is a term used to describe the parts of an automobile that are supported by the front and rear springs. They suspend the vehicle's frame, body, engine, and the power train above the wheels. These are quite heavy assemblies. The "unsprung" weight includes wheels and tires, brake assemblies, the rear axle assembly, and other structural members not supported by the springs.
This is right out of a textbook so we should be dancing to the same beat.
Speaking of beat, Im off to bed, its been a long day.
See ya
Sprung and Unsprung Weight
"Sprung" weight is a term used to describe the parts of an automobile that are supported by the front and rear springs. They suspend the vehicle's frame, body, engine, and the power train above the wheels. These are quite heavy assemblies. The "unsprung" weight includes wheels and tires, brake assemblies, the rear axle assembly, and other structural members not supported by the springs.
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Sorry but the truck sits at the stage shown in the pictures. Next time I throw the front clip back on I will post new pictures. I don't think that turning radius will be affected. I had 2 leaves removed from the rear pack on each side but 1 of those leaves wasn't factory. Then had them de-arch the springs for a total of 3.5 inches of drop. I went with Fatman cuz they offer 4 different styles of MII so I hope they have done their homework. Couldn't find anything bad written about them either.
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rears are 295-60-15 on 10" wide
fronts are 255-70-15 on 8" wide wheels
The rear suspenion has only 3 leafs with air bags
and traction bars to stop the springs from winding up
air pressure for the front and rear is controld from the cab!
:P
fronts are 255-70-15 on 8" wide wheels
The rear suspenion has only 3 leafs with air bags
and traction bars to stop the springs from winding up
air pressure for the front and rear is controld from the cab!
:P
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