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flatmotor40 · 10-27-2013, 04:39 AM

Seems to me that Posie had one at sometime ago

Ol' Ron · 10-27-2013, 10:44 AM

Thank you very much. What some people don't realize is: Having a camber change is a good thing when racing, (Think motorcycle). However this is an engeering experiment in ride quality. Over the past 50 or 60 years (Yes I'm old) I've had the opertunity to ride in many Hot Rods and found them to have a harsh ride at best. The biggest problem is un sprung weight. The aftermarket has come upp with many products to improve ride form air bags to indepent suspension systems. Unfortunately they don't LOOK like the traditional street rod. I may fail in my efforts, but you learn by your mistakes.

Tony, NY · 10-27-2013, 01:17 PM

This is the write-up I remember. Uses a tube axle.
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/...ntage_ifs_kit/

barnfind · 10-27-2013, 03:30 PM

There's a thread on the HAMB about this:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=268919

The Lotus 11 picture is interesting.

Ol' Ron · 10-27-2013, 04:00 PM

Thanks, that's the article I remember. What I'm planing is quite similar, except coil overs and sway bar. I have a 39 Front axle that will donate.

10-27-2013, 04:39 AM	#21
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 611	Re: Fatmans fron axle modification. Seems to me that Posie had one at sometime ago

10-27-2013, 10:44 AM	#22
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Fatmans fron axle modification. Thank you very much. What some people don't realize is: Having a camber change is a good thing when racing, (Think motorcycle). However this is an engeering experiment in ride quality. Over the past 50 or 60 years (Yes I'm old) I've had the opertunity to ride in many Hot Rods and found them to have a harsh ride at best. The biggest problem is un sprung weight. The aftermarket has come upp with many products to improve ride form air bags to indepent suspension systems. Unfortunately they don't LOOK like the traditional street rod. I may fail in my efforts, but you learn by your mistakes.

10-27-2013, 01:17 PM	#23
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Fatmans fron axle modification. This is the write-up I remember. Uses a tube axle. http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/...ntage_ifs_kit/

10-27-2013, 03:30 PM	#24
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 426	Re: Fatmans fron axle modification. There's a thread on the HAMB about this: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=268919 The Lotus 11 picture is interesting.

10-27-2013, 04:00 PM	#25
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Fatmans fron axle modification. Thanks, that's the article I remember. What I'm planing is quite similar, except coil overs and sway bar. I have a 39 Front axle that will donate.