Massive project underway..IRS/IFS install

ROBSLXTASY · 02-16-2009, 01:55 AM

Well the project has officially begun.. Yes i know it is not a lightning but a lot of what I am doing can be aplied to the Gen one lightnings especially the front IFS swap..Plus is is just a cool swap..

Plan is to swap an 03 Crown Vic front ifs into the bronco fromae for the front and a 94 cougar irs into the rear and adding a bunch of other stuff along the way..
Got along way to go but made some decent progress worth showing today..

Started off with this two weeks ago..

This is how it ended up last weekend..

And how it sit as of now..

Heres the rest..
Bronco Build pictures by ROBSLXTASY - Photobucket

giddyup · 02-16-2009, 02:00 AM

awesome....keep us updated on the build!

MJ351 · 02-16-2009, 09:01 AM

Yes, Keep us informed.

justindwright · 02-16-2009, 09:34 AM

What a sweet project!

johnnynumber5 · 02-16-2009, 09:34 AM

i have been waiting for someone on here to do the crown vic swap.

mike460 · 02-16-2009, 11:36 AM

Wow, lookie there, thread got moved.....

Keep the pics a comin! I dig it!

Copperhead · 02-16-2009, 12:04 PM

This thread REALLY needs put back in the Gen. 1 section to get the attention it deserves. I know this is a Bronco, but give me (us) a break. EVERYTHING on this applies to the 93-95 L's,........ not just random project for any old vehicle.

FWIW,......there's several guys on here that post things (builds & projects) with their F-150 (not an L) and I don't see any problem with those.

All of these trucks are a dying breed,......and I really don't think we need to be splitting hairs keeping things that are related,..... segregated.

ROBSLXTASY · 02-16-2009, 12:17 PM

Oh well i figured it might get moved.. Will still keep updating as I go thought..

my94lightning · 02-16-2009, 12:50 PM

Moved or not, super cool build, trust me alot of us will be following this thread.
Good luck.

strokin95 · 02-16-2009, 03:29 PM

hmmmm interesting any idea on how much it weighs vs stock susp.?

DallasGT01 · 02-16-2009, 03:51 PM

why the couger rear???

ROBSLXTASY · 02-16-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strokin95

hmmmm interesting any idea on how much it weighs vs stock susp.?

The rear is probly 20 pounds less due to lack of leaf springs. The front im sure is at least 50 or more pounds..I did the cougar rearend because it has disk brakes and 8.8 diff and trac lock.. i am also going to look into using a truck 31 spline trac lock and 03/04 cobra 31 spline axles which are a lot beefier..

RED93#3324 · 02-16-2009, 06:12 PM

Pretty cool build

....with that set up you'll have alot more wheels options.

Chuck

Guitarbuddy · 02-16-2009, 10:21 PM

Subscribing. I saw this done to an earlier model (79) Ford PU and was wondering how it would fit the Lightning frame.

On the 79, the CV cradle lined up with frame rails and he just had to drill holes and weld in tubing for the big bolts. Interested to see how you will fabricate mounting plates to line up with bolt holes on cradle.

Also, do you have an idea how low it will sit? Good luck and have fun with the build.

Red 93 L1 #3383 · 02-17-2009, 12:28 AM

Keep a detailed parts / cost list & post it up. This is one cool build you have going on.

02-16-2009, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
ROBSLXTASY Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 45 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Massive project underway..IRS/IFS install(updated 7/25/09) Well the project has officially begun.. Yes i know it is not a lightning but a lot of what I am doing can be aplied to the Gen one lightnings especially the front IFS swap..Plus is is just a cool swap.. Plan is to swap an 03 Crown Vic front ifs into the bronco fromae for the front and a 94 cougar irs into the rear and adding a bunch of other stuff along the way.. Got along way to go but made some decent progress worth showing today.. Started off with this two weeks ago.. This is how it ended up last weekend.. And how it sit as of now.. Heres the rest.. Bronco Build pictures by ROBSLXTASY - Photobucket Last edited by ROBSLXTASY; 07-25-2009 at 02:57 PM.. Reason: update

02-16-2009, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
ROBSLXTASY Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 45 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	meh Oh well i figured it might get moved.. Will still keep updating as I go thought..

02-16-2009, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
DallasGT01 ALL TALK NO WALK!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FRISCO TEXAS!!!! Posts: 2,005 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	why the couger rear??? __________________ NO SIG...

02-16-2009, 06:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
RED93#3324 Chuck Green Paid Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Marrero, Louisiana Posts: 3,796 NLOC member #: 1790 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	Pretty cool build....with that set up you'll have alot more wheels options. Chuck __________________ Red '93 Lightning #3324 R.I.P. @ 201,000 miles (2-25-07) Best Time: 13.94 @ 99.25 New 357ci...It's alive!

02-17-2009, 12:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Red 93 L1 #3383 2 boys 2 rough house with Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Burlington, ND Posts: 2,805 NLOC member #: 1265 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Keep a detailed parts / cost list & post it up. This is one cool build you have going on. __________________ L1 Mods: Born on 6/01/93 157k miles w/ stock trans & FTVB & 4x4 pan, stock long block w/ 5.0 HO roller cam, Crane 1.7's roller rockers, Jacobs Ignition, Bassani headers, off-road X-pipe, Flowmasters w/ rear exit, K&N Cone, Flexlite 210 electric fans, Rancho torque arms, ART rotors, Aeromotive adj. FPR, 6 UltraLite guages, 12" Vega between the seats in a custom box & Gen 2 wheels w/ Nitto 404's. Crac-Loc R.I.P. 123.5k miles 5-7-05, Eaton, FR 4.10's, & alum. cover installed.




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02-16-2009, 02:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
giddyup Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gatesville tx Posts: 5,206 NLOC member #: 2230 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	awesome....keep us updated on the build!

02-16-2009, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
MJ351 L Fest 5 Cost $ 62,189.02 Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: California(A Littile Place In the Middle Of Nowhere) Posts: 2,518 NLOC member #: 1174 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yes, Keep us informed.

02-16-2009, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
justindwright 93 RED L #1693 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Allen Park, MI (Detroit) Posts: 95 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	What a sweet project!

02-16-2009, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnnynumber5 PoorMoFoRacing Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Wild Posts: 1,423 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	i have been waiting for someone on here to do the crown vic swap.

02-16-2009, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
mike460 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Acworth, Ga Posts: 617 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow, lookie there, thread got moved..... Keep the pics a comin! I dig it!

02-16-2009, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Copperhead Keith Blackburn Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pikeville , Ky. Posts: 3,325 View this user's gallery iTrader: 15 / 100%	This thread REALLY needs put back in the Gen. 1 section to get the attention it deserves. I know this is a Bronco, but give me (us) a break. EVERYTHING on this applies to the 93-95 L's,........ not just random project for any old vehicle. FWIW,......there's several guys on here that post things (builds & projects) with their F-150 (not an L) and I don't see any problem with those. All of these trucks are a dying breed,......and I really don't think we need to be splitting hairs keeping things that are related,..... segregated.

02-16-2009, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
my94lightning wallet hit by lightnings Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 962 NLOC member #: 2485 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Moved or not, super cool build, trust me alot of us will be following this thread. Good luck.

02-16-2009, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
strokin95 Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Smyrna,Tennessee Posts: 974 NLOC member #: 2059 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	hmmmm interesting any idea on how much it weighs vs stock susp.?

02-16-2009, 10:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Guitarbuddy Guitarbuddy Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 299 NLOC member #: 2159 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Subscribing. I saw this done to an earlier model (79) Ford PU and was wondering how it would fit the Lightning frame. On the 79, the CV cradle lined up with frame rails and he just had to drill holes and weld in tubing for the big bolts. Interested to see how you will fabricate mounting plates to line up with bolt holes on cradle. Also, do you have an idea how low it will sit? Good luck and have fun with the build.

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