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Kush
06-15-2013, 07:46 PM
Just running this through my head while I wait to actually pick up this car I just bought (link in my signature). Right now it has a 5.3 LS motor, 700R4, disk brakes all around, 22" rear and 18" front wheels. For suspension it has late model Wrangler springs and Lincoln shocks in the rear, late model Suburban coils and new shocks in the front. What are my options for stiffening up this car a bit, short of making my own setup from scratch? This car will be a cruiser that I'd like to handle decent (as in, not a boat). It won't be a track car. Anyone know if there's anything out there for these cars?
rjsjea
06-16-2013, 11:31 AM
Morrison, TCI, Heidts, Scotts, Fatman, Jim Meyer all make IFS's that can all be adapted to work after you figure out the width you want. Just depends on how much $$ ya want to throw at it.

I bought an odd ball wagon a few months ago too I'm starting on it soon. LS1, ifs, tri 4 link etc..

Wagons are cool, not sure about the F150 looking rims though.
Spiffav8
06-16-2013, 11:36 AM
For that bad boy....I'd have to say AME. They make crazy nice stuff.

http://www.artmorrison.com/homepage2.php
Kush
06-16-2013, 07:32 PM
Awesome, thanks guys. AME makes some cool stuff - looking at their catalog, they'll make an entire frame including almost any sort of suspension setup you're looking for, to fit perfectly for your exact make and model. It's not cheap, but it's damn nice.
FETorino
06-16-2013, 08:58 PM
Heck if you are up for spending all AME money take a trip to IL and visit the Roadster Shop. They will set you up with what you "need"
Rick D
06-17-2013, 03:39 AM
Heck if you are up for spending all AME money take a trip to IL and visit the Roadster Shop. They will set you up with what you "need"

What Rob said Roadster Shop. By the cool looking truck or wagon!!!
Schwartz Perf
06-18-2013, 09:39 PM
Dude! Sweet ride!

Send the car on over & we'll build you one! :)

-Dale
Kush
06-19-2013, 07:28 PM
Thanks! Cool site, I'll poke around. Probably going to be a few months before I even start thinking about a whole new frame, but it's good to know the options are out there.

Flying out tomorrow to go pick it up! Then it's a 1000 mile drive to bring it home.

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RS-Chris
06-21-2013, 11:55 AM
Heck if you are up for spending all AME money take a trip to IL and visit the Roadster Shop. They will set you up with what you "need"

What Rob said Roadster Shop. By the cool looking truck or wagon!!!

Kush - we might just have what you need! :thumbsup:

Check out our new REVO IFS setup ! - http://roadstershop.com/suspension/revo-ifs-crossmember/