The IFS is here!!!

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » December 31, 2008, 1:04 am

Nice-I see you etch primed it already- keeps it looking good.

Garbz · Post by **Garbz** » December 31, 2008, 9:36 am

Nice to see my chicken scratch still on the hats. Looks pretty beefy, not your typical MII fare. All you need to do is install the bump stops.

Here is the new GENIII Dakota rated for up to one ton suspensions.

This is the front end of a custom Chassis Built by Steve for Dynacorn for their 1 ton 53 Chevy tow rig. Has all the tricks but in a one ton package.

Garbz

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » December 31, 2008, 9:43 am

I kind of like the look of the GENII myself. Like you said, looks beefy.

I am going to put the bumpstops on when I get the suspention parts.

I now have a "clean" shop so I can start my search for the parts.

Garbz · Post by **Garbz** » December 31, 2008, 10:07 am

Steve went all out on the design with all new fixtures and tooling to build the upper and lower a arms. Only thing is you must use coil overs with the suspension. No stock parts work...And targeted to compete with the MII kits currently on the market.

All premium parts in the ball joints, and uses stock rubbers in the a arms for a better ride.

Any one who went to SEMA would have seen this truck finished in Dynacorns display. 100 percent new truck built with aftermarket parts.

Garbz

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » December 31, 2008, 12:05 pm

Dave, is that a mock-up shock with multiple eyes on it for different lengths? Neat idea.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » December 31, 2008, 2:31 pm

nice, quality looking stuff.

Garbz · Post by **Garbz** » December 31, 2008, 2:50 pm

Yep Shock and coil over mock ups. They have since been powder coated.

Steve does exceptional chassis work. Some stuff is way beyond the curve..

Garbz

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » January 1, 2009, 12:02 am

He's MY new hero.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 18, 2009, 9:48 pm

Donor Parts are here.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 18, 2009, 9:54 pm

Questions for Garbz;

1) 460 Oil pan that works with the crossmember? I have a Rear sump from Ford Racing and there is a bump on the front that hits the P/S lines before the engine sits low enough.

2) 460 Headers. Have a set of '79 truck headers that don't look like they will work.

3) I got the 80s motor mounts to make my own, but they don't match the block??

All my suspention parts came off a '96

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » February 18, 2009, 10:15 pm

I know I'm not Garbz but I can help answer some of those questions. One fitting on the power steering rack needs to be moved. Steve can get this done for you, back when I bought mine he did it for free (cost me shipping there). I do not know if he still does that or not. I am running a stock rear sump 4x4 pan it has I think the same bump as your pan but with that fitting moved out of the way it cleared. Had a little extra room also.

I did not find headers that fit my truck but then again I gave up and just went with stock manifolds. At the time I just wanted my truck back up and running. I did buy a disassemble header kit from L&L but did not go far with it. If you want I will sell it to you $100 it was a $250+ kit and all the parts are there even the collectors. Send me a pm and I can give you some pics.

I can't help on the mounts I had Steve build me some tube style mounts that turned out great.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 18, 2009, 10:21 pm

PFM-64f100 wrote:I know I'm not Garbz but I can help answer some of those questions. One fitting on the power steering rack needs to be moved. Steve can get this done for you, back when I bought mine he did it for free (cost me shipping there). I do not know if he still does that or not. I am running a stock rear sump 4x4 pan it has I think the same bump as your pan but with that fitting moved out of the way it cleared. Had a little extra room also.

I did not find headers that fit my truck but then again I gave up and just went with stock manifolds. At the time I just wanted my truck back up and running. I did buy a disassemble header kit from L&L but did not go far with it. If you want I will sell it to you $100 it was a $250+ kit and all the parts are there even the collectors. Send me a pm and I can give you some pics.

I can't help on the mounts I had Steve build me some tube style mounts that turned out great.

Ca you take a picture of the fitting that needs to move as well as the Mounts and Pan?

PM sent about the headers.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » February 18, 2009, 11:09 pm

The 80's engine mounts will fit with the stock factory adapter to go between the block & the mount.

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » February 19, 2009, 10:04 am

Here is a picture of the fitting that was moved. The fitting in the center is the one that got moved. You can see the gold spot where it was, it didn't move far but mainly changed the angle so it doesn't interfer with the oil pan. Hope this helps.

Garbz · Post by **Garbz** » February 19, 2009, 10:46 am

Yep I even welded it..LOL

Steve offers the free rack relocation still if you bought a kit.

The Pic you sent me on the mounts dont look kosher.

Dave

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » February 19, 2009, 11:14 am

Garbz wrote:Yep I even welded it..LOL

Dave

Yes you did...

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » February 19, 2009, 11:30 am

Looking good!

Here is a shot of what It looks like with the truck pan. Had to tweak the lines a tad but fits. Too close for me tho and headers are a pain because of motor mount design.

For this particular truck I built a 700HP 385 motor with a CJ C-6

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 19, 2009, 1:02 pm

Garbz wrote:Yep I even welded it..LOL

Steve offers the free rack relocation still if you bought a kit.

The Pic you sent me on the mounts dont look kosher.

Dave

I will call and ask him about it.

Thanks,

ELpolacko · Post by **ELpolacko** » February 19, 2009, 9:29 pm

Engine mounts with a LIMA have always been a bit of a bitch with anything other than stock manifolds. So I came up with these:

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » February 19, 2009, 9:38 pm

Steve,

How do those hold up? Looks like a lot of stress on that one weld.
How much are they?

PM sent on the rack.