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tufcj
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Al (the owner) is a member of this forum. He stops by from time to time. I bought one of his first batch of small body kits, and I did a rack/pinion delete because I wanted to use a power rack, which he didn't offer at the time. He and I talked several times before and after I ordered the kit. He always has time to talk cars. He truly is interested in the hobby. Bob tufcj
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74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
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dapalong
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Those who have installed the CF IFS and rear suspensions - can you post some pictures of your cars? I'm wanting to see what the stance looks like, and haven't seen many pics out there.
Thanks! Mike 69 Javelin
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Scrapdaddy Sr.
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/05/2007 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 941 |
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I have both the front and rear Control Freaks set up on my 73 Hornet X.
I will attempt to post a few pics on here. Ok, cannot post to this thread at this time. I will try from my computer at home later today. Been driving with CF suspension for at least 5 years now and NO Issues so far. The suspension parts are well built a I recently hit a deer laying in the road recently. The Hornet has been daily driven for a year now with no issues with the suspension. I'm running the manual steering rack in IFS front and four link in the rear with a modded 8.8 Explorer rear. Currently running a 425 hp 4.8 with 6speed. No issues with the motor mounts and/or crossmember. We run the Hornet hard and the suspension has taken all of the abuse. Will get you some pictures soon. |
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dapalong
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Would love to see those pics, and thanks for the feedback. My CF stuff should be here in a few weeks, then it'll be on to wheel fitment, and spec'ing a rear end. Are you running a T-56?
Mike
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Scrapdaddy Sr.
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I have a build thread in the Frankenrambler section. "LSX install in 73 Hornet" With several photos
of the build with the Control Freaks front IFS and 4 link rear set up.
My Hornet is my Daily Driver and the CF suspensions are tough and hold
up well. Ran over a dear laying in the road recently and no issues with
the suspension with exception of a wheel bearing failing on the
Stainless Steel hubs. I'm currently running an iron block 5.3 with a T56
transmission. also running a Ford Explorer 8.8 rear end assembly. We
have the Flaming River "manual" steering rack currently. If you do go
with the IFS set up i would suggest a power assist rack system. Daily
with a manual rack is a work out to say the least.
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InRogue
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Getting ready to install my coil over package from Michael @ Dairyland Fabrication, I'll let you all know how it works out.
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Always roll with the correct damper crown, a generous helping of flex tandems and a pocket full of brass fitting nickel slits.
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motorhead_1
AMC Addicted Joined: Apr/16/2014 Location: AZ Status: Offline Points: 1000 |
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control freak front and rear. the front sits lower now ride height is adjustable. i'm looking for a newer pic.
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69 SC/Rambler tribute 401/th400, 68 Rebel SST LSA, 66 F100 460/c6, 88 Merkur Xr4Ti, 71 Jaguar XJ6 LS1, 08 Supercharged Tundra
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motorhead_1
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found this. wouldn't let me add more pics
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69 SC/Rambler tribute 401/th400, 68 Rebel SST LSA, 66 F100 460/c6, 88 Merkur Xr4Ti, 71 Jaguar XJ6 LS1, 08 Supercharged Tundra
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