I just found on www.f150lightning.com an Independent Rear Suspension system. Has anyone tried this?

 

It looks like they are using whimpy CV joints and half-shafts. In that case, I wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole. If Cobra owners are breaking those things off, I can't imagine these half-shafts holding up under our trucks.

 

I remember hearing some of the details on his IRS. It had the drive shaft parts from a supercharged Thunderbird... 8.something rear instead of our solid 9.75.

He's been using it for his land speed racing.

Daniel

 

Did ya see the price on that? Geez!

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I guess you guys have X-ray vision... cuz I cant see how beefy (or not) the half-shafts are from those pics.

Mike what's the F150online discount?!

 

This topic and product has been passed around for about 1 1/2 years now. If I remember the original price was around $4700?

I'm not saying to do a search; I just find it somewhat humorous that this is approached as something new. Search around and you’ll find some specifics if you are interested to know more.

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/004609.html

1 or 2 others also had this idea modeled in a CAD environment.


[This message has been edited by lgogether (edited 04-10-2001).]

 

i would build my own for that much with a jaguar rear end

 

Some of us can't build our own.

Daniel

 

You want to talk to Mike at Lightning Performance. He goes by Top Speed.

 

I don't know. I'm kinda thinking...BOOM!

 

Gotta admit, it looks Cool! I know I would not plunk down 6 grand for one.

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Dreamin,

In the first picture you can see the CV joint boot between the coil over and the caliper. With a CV joint that size, it's unlikely they are using a very beefy half-shaft. Vettes uses U-Joints and short (but large) driveshafts for their IRS and should holds up better.