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Thread: 1967 Dodge D-100 (Isaacs truck)
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05-03-2019 #41Registered User
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I would do the crown vic if I wasnt already in $2k. That would be another $1500.
So I spent a few hours researching, and making phone calls. First, I called Wilwood. They advertise a "mustang II" style dropped spindle. They said it would fit, but would NOT work with any other brakes but theirs. The geometry is the same, but the brake set up is proprietary.
Then I called Helix. I mentioned Uncle Jimmys, and they said he is an employee of theirs and he will be "out of commission for at least a few months". Not really sure why, and I wasnt going to pry. This would explain the total lack of support from him. I hope everything is okay health wise. This led to me asking about the dropped spindles. The picture shows that they look different than the normal spindles. The tech support guy confirmed that this is the case, and that the dropped spindles will indeed fit, and I can order them directly from Helix, as it is in fact their kit. When I order the spindles, Im going to ask for any information they might have as far as replacement parts, or instructions.
As for the sub-standard kit parts, Im going to deal with it in stages I guess. I cant afford another suspension so I have to deal with it. A lot of people are using these kits, so maybe I can get by for awhile. Ill install it as is (with the dropped spindles) and keep an eye on it. I found several forums where people had installed them, and addressed the issues with them. The cross member is weak in a few spots, requiring some additional bracing. The ball joints and tie rods are chinese garbage, so Ill look to get those replaced ASAP. When it comes time for brakes, Ill hopefully be in a position to upgrade the entire spindle/brake combo. Ill be looking for some different a-arms as well, maybe with some additional adjustment for caster. With additional bracing and reinforcement on the cross member I dont see it being an issue. We are going to box it in completely as well.
I might wind up replacing one of the top hats also. Im going to look into it. A few guys have said they had to buy a few extras. The way you have to trim it is just stupid. Ill see if I can get the other side closer. The passenger side has some big gaps. Im not sure about the adjustable coil over upgrade. I would like to at some point, but I dont know if its a viable option.Picture folder for Isaacs truck
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Isaacs truck build thread:
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05-03-2019 #42
I hope it all works out for you.When I ordered my kit from TCI which included GM disc brakes, I was offered a Wilwood upgrade for $200 extra. I wouldn’t be surprised if your kit was the same. Maybe contact TCI about their 2” drop spindle apparently it takes GM brakes. I don’t know if this helps at all.
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05-04-2019 #43Registered User
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Thanks. I think any Mustang II suspension stuff will work, but in most cases, the brakes will have to be changed or maybe the a-arms, as most manufacturers seem to avoid making their stuff work with others. The suspension uses Mustang II geometry like most do. I should be able to replace the questionable parts later with quality aftermarket stuff, and feel better about it. I think with the additional bracing and reinforcements on the cross member, and stronger A-arms, and better spindles, I shouldnt have a problem. Some people even buy just the cross member, and add these parts from other sources.
Picture folder for Isaacs truck
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...aN?usp=sharing
Isaacs truck build thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...(Isaacs-truck)
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05-12-2019 #44Registered User
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So after sulking for a week, I borrowed a MIG welder from work to tackle a few sheet metal repairs. Ill have to get the dropped spindles before finishing the IFS, and Ill get the shocks before finishing the 4-link. But I still have a few things to do. Here are pictures from the work this weekend.
The transmission tunnel and firewall were butchered. It looks better already. The steering column is too close to the frame, but it should be easy to adjust. The frame boxing is almost done. Im not going to go any further back for now. I might put a gas tank there in the future. The suspension will be mounted here, so this should be all thats needed.Picture folder for Isaacs truck
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...aN?usp=sharing
Isaacs truck build thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...(Isaacs-truck)
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05-25-2019 #45Registered User
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After some research and rest, Ive made a few decisions on the truck. I will set the truck back up to the ride height I had it at when it was too high, with the assumption it will get dropped 2 inches next spring with spindles and an adjustment on the 4-link. This will let us continue welding without having to wait on the spindles and shocks for the back.
Moving on, this made us pull the cab again, and we got to finish the transmission tunnel repair and the firewall repair. We also did some welding on the IFS, which showed Ill have to replace the passenger side top hat. The gaps are just too big. The way the instructions tell you to get the cut dimensions is just dumb. So I cut the first one wrong, and nailed the second one.
Stephen also bought another welder. He got a Miller 215 multimatic. Its a MIG/TIG 110/220 welder. This thing works like a champ. We are only setup for MIG right now, but this thing welds.
So, Ill replace the right side top hat, and install the 4-link. Then Im going to POR15 the frame under the cab, set the cab, and start assembly. We still have to fab some motor mounts and figure out the bell housing mounts. No biggie after all this. We are also going to re-enforce the a-arm mounts. After searching on information for this IFS, the biggest complaint was the weak a-arm mounting points. We will brace them up, and finish it off nicely. We also have to add some cross members in the back around the 4-link, but this doesnt need to be done before the cab goes on. We can move on.Picture folder for Isaacs truck
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...aN?usp=sharing
Isaacs truck build thread:
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...(Isaacs-truck)
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05-26-2019 #46Registered User
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