What IFS to Use?
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Olive Branch,Ms
I've been eying a bolt in ifs from Bob's F100's for about a year. It seems a little more pricey, but I'm drawn to the bolt in feature. Since it doesn't seem to use backing plates, I wonder if it won't twist the frame. So far I don't know if it has failed in use yet or not. I do a search from time to time, but I haven't gotten any new results. Here is a link to a magazine article:
1953 Ford F100 Bolt On IFS - Custom Classic Trucks Magazine
1953 Ford F100 Bolt On IFS - Custom Classic Trucks Magazine
You may want to check this link about Bob's F100
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...obs-f100s.html
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Colorado Springs /Mesa AZ
More like an English second. Those of us that installed the Jag IFS are quick to respond. Lots of info. here on the Jag and these have been installed in cars as well ( check out the H.A.M.B.) I also put a Jag IFS in my 48 F1.
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If you do the jag install take a look at 48steel he did a very indepth install .I am going to do the jag looks pretty straight forward especially when you have tech build like 48 steel did, and he is not paying me to say this.LoL
Laughing Gas
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From: Colorado Springs /Mesa AZ
Thanks for the plug, Barnfind51. The guys on this fourm are great about sharing information. I just figured I should pay it forward.
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Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Pekin, IL
Hey you other Jag IFS guys,
I want to use a shock mount that bolts or welds to the side of the frame, both in front of the jag and behind it. but I am struggling with it a bit. I want to use tubing and bend it to what I need. then weld a plate on the inner top of the tubing to mount the top of the shocks. It seems to me very difficult to fab in my garage with the tooling I have available. I have seen 49willard's shock mount, and I have no issue with that, but I can't get this idea out of my head. I need to draw up my design idea and post it here but haven't yet. maybe this will help me get goin! I need a fab shop friend!
I want to use a shock mount that bolts or welds to the side of the frame, both in front of the jag and behind it. but I am struggling with it a bit. I want to use tubing and bend it to what I need. then weld a plate on the inner top of the tubing to mount the top of the shocks. It seems to me very difficult to fab in my garage with the tooling I have available. I have seen 49willard's shock mount, and I have no issue with that, but I can't get this idea out of my head. I need to draw up my design idea and post it here but haven't yet. maybe this will help me get goin! I need a fab shop friend!
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Qualicum Beach BC
Front shock mount
Hi I just finished my front mounts,painted them and installed yesterday.
I made them to bolt on the jag crossmember,a bit of hammer work with the inner fenders and they clear.
I will take some photos and add them to the blog. I have had them off and on three times once for fit then some gusset welding then the final paint.
Don'nt know how it happened but I lost the two wing pieces that attach to the rad support and hold the fenders,now I have to scrounge some more!
Thomas
I made them to bolt on the jag crossmember,a bit of hammer work with the inner fenders and they clear.
I will take some photos and add them to the blog. I have had them off and on three times once for fit then some gusset welding then the final paint.
Don'nt know how it happened but I lost the two wing pieces that attach to the rad support and hold the fenders,now I have to scrounge some more!
Thomas
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Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Pekin, IL
Oh heck yeah! please do! or even email to me! filson@comcast.net
I am gonna post my sketch in a few mins.
I am gonna post my sketch in a few mins.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Pekin, IL
lol not really! its a picture taken with my wife's phone and it has this special effect thing that makes it look like a sketch. then I printed it, used some white out and some penciling in my idea of the shock mount. then scanned it as a jpeg file, and posted it. pictures are worth a thousand words. and the special effects thing is a big help! LOL I am definately not an artist! but I hope you can see what I am trying to achieve!
Cargo Master
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From: Harpswell Maine
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