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tfeverfred
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I have seen IFS on buckets, but somehow it doesn't look right. I have seen for links and coil springs too. I guess there are quite a few different ways to do it, but the spring and solid or "I" beam axles just look "right" for the kind of rod a bucket is. This is strictly my opinion.
tfeverfred
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Here is a link to photos of hundreds of buckets. There are some good shots of front ends. Sorry, you'll have to look for them, but there are a lot of good ideas in these pics. I got my idea for my T in here.
http://www.tbucket.com/gallery32.html
You'll see that there are a lot of different and clever ways to do a T and it's front suspension. This may be the worst.
While it may work, it's WAAAAY to big for the small bucket! There's a saying on the NTBA site when it comes to comfort. "If you wanted a Cadillac, you should have bought one.":lol:
On a serious note, there are kits to add four links and regular shocks to a T Bucket. They don't look that out of place and would probably be just as easy to do as the conventional method. I have often thought that a Heidts setup would work, but I just like the simplicity of a buggy spring and radius rods.
http://www.tbucket.com/gallery32.html
You'll see that there are a lot of different and clever ways to do a T and it's front suspension. This may be the worst.
While it may work, it's WAAAAY to big for the small bucket! There's a saying on the NTBA site when it comes to comfort. "If you wanted a Cadillac, you should have bought one.":lol:
On a serious note, there are kits to add four links and regular shocks to a T Bucket. They don't look that out of place and would probably be just as easy to do as the conventional method. I have often thought that a Heidts setup would work, but I just like the simplicity of a buggy spring and radius rods.
lanceks1
New Member
I have the traditional spring behind dropped tube axle. I removed the top leaf for a better ride, and what a difference. Not real happy with the friction shocks though. A fellow BH here in Phoenix has a very trick setup, I'd never seen before.
Below, and behind the front crossmember, parrallel to the frame, are tube shocks. They hook up to the bottom of the friction ear plates, which allows the normal linkage setup. This looks traditional, plus greatly improved dampening according to the builder. I was looking for a better way, now I've found it. I"ll get pics. if needed.
Below, and behind the front crossmember, parrallel to the frame, are tube shocks. They hook up to the bottom of the friction ear plates, which allows the normal linkage setup. This looks traditional, plus greatly improved dampening according to the builder. I was looking for a better way, now I've found it. I"ll get pics. if needed.
lanceks1
New Member
As far as I know, the placement direction is not a concern. I've seen tons of cars with remote shocks, ie; Formula One, GT Cars, Custom cars with hidden shocks. As the shock is sealed, the only thing that might need thought is the leverage on the bellcrank that works the shock. A fellow BH here has his shocks laid down just in front of the lower radiator tank, attached to a mount dead center on the front crossmember. And uses a kinda knee action linkage. I'll be seeing the bucket Weds. morning, and get some pics.:neutral:
lanceks1
New Member
As far as I know, the placement direction is not a concern. I've seen tons of cars with remote shocks, ie; Formula One, GT Cars, Custom cars with hidden shocks. As the shock is sealed, the only thing that might need thought is the leverage on the bellcrank that works the shock. A fellow BH here has his shocks laid down just in front of the lower radiator tank, attached to a mount dead center on the front crossmember. And uses a kinda knee action linkage. I'll be seeing the bucket Weds. morning, and get some pics.:neutral:
Bill Pedersen
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Here are a couple of examples of an IFS on a T-bucket
Bill Pedersen
Member
And here are some pictures of a half rack on a t-bucket
lanceks1
New Member
VERY INTERESTING!!!! IFS
Thomas,
Surely I lived on the left coast until I got fogged out, and smart enough to "GO TO THE SUN, MY BOY". I'm in the north west corner of the valley in SURPRISE,AZ. Phoenix is like 60 miles east/west, and 35 miles north/south. So I'm lost in Paradise with some great "T" people. DARN IT!!!!!
Thomas,
Surely I lived on the left coast until I got fogged out, and smart enough to "GO TO THE SUN, MY BOY". I'm in the north west corner of the valley in SURPRISE,AZ. Phoenix is like 60 miles east/west, and 35 miles north/south. So I'm lost in Paradise with some great "T" people. DARN IT!!!!!
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