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Old 04-17-2012, 01:12 PM   #29
Fourdy
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Default Re: Drop Staight Axle vs IFS

When I was building my 40 I sought out every 40 ford sedan I could find at our Goodguys show. I asked everyone that would talk to me what they used, and would they use it again.

Generally, anyone with a straight axle said they were "ok". Most told me, I believe because they could see I was not judging their choice but sincerely trying to obtain real info, that for longer distance driving they would like the ifs. While one guy was telling me it was okay, his wife was standing behind him making motions like really bumpy.

I did end up installing a stock Mll front end. While at it I installed a 67 vette rear with monospring. The ride is fantastic. Several fellow car clubbers have told me that while following me on some of our very curvy roads they didn't see me lean at all.

Sway bars front and back most likely help.

I did build a sbc 327 for it but it sits on a stand in my garage while a blown flatty 276 rests in the engine bay.

I do not purport this to be "THE" way but just the way I chose.

Good luck with however you choose to go.

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