32 Ford "tweaks" and a few mods - Lateral-g Forums

**GregWeld** · #1 12-14-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

I have a black truck that you could redo and change to your hearts content. No greater satisfaction then fixing something that was not broke.

I don't think it runs or drives.

**waynieZ** · #2 12-14-2010, 10:20 AM

Very nice Greg.

ironworks · #3 12-14-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

I don't think it runs or drives.

So you want me to do it all.... GEEZ

**GregWeld** · #4 12-14-2010, 10:31 AM

Trying to get the stance right -- and the front just won't come down with the IFS in there as it is -- so it gets whacked... will also try a smaller dia tire up front and a larger dia in back -- STANCE IS JUST TOO CRITICAL to not get it right now!

The front needs to come down at least an inch more....

**GregWeld** · #5 12-14-2010, 10:38 AM

Just a learning curve item for you guys that haven't done this before -- or are planning on installing a cross member front end some time....

As you jack the back up (or drop it) and or drop or raise the nose... that will change the caster! So make sure you have the stance set up before you weld all this stuff in! Right now - with this stance - my caster is at about 0*.... and these little POS drive like crap as it is -- let alone being at 0*. So you have to whack it and change it no matter what if you want it right.

That little statement doesn't make me a suspension guru.... I'm just saying - to those that read these threads etc... I'm trying to help someone that isn't aware of this stuff just to think about it.

96z28ss · #6 12-14-2010, 10:46 AM

looking at those pics, I don't think I like high boys.

Even with the front lowered. You won't need to put it on the lift to work underneath it.

**GregWeld** · #7 12-14-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 96z28ss

looking at those pics, I don't think I like high boys.

Even with the front lowered. You won't need to put it on the lift to work underneath it.

Gee Bob... maybe there's a clue in that name.... What'ya think?

Trying to get the front down 1 1/2" or so. We have to be careful in the rear because of the body lines/exposed tire radius... you can mess that relationship up real easy.

I'm a thinkin' that SAR has done this before.... and will be able to tune in on it.

**GregWeld** · #8 12-14-2010, 02:18 PM

This is the stance I'm looking for - but it's far easier to get here with a dropped straight axle! I have the Kugel IFS.... and that creates it's own issues. This is a buddies '32 and I love the color and stance of the build.

**GregWeld** · #9 12-14-2010, 02:19 PM

That was a photo I did in iPhone ColorSplash.... here's the color.