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Title: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: 76LQ9TA on March 30, 2021, 04:37:50 PM: Some pictures of the new Independent Rear Suspension for the Trans Am.
Fully bolt in, no welding.
Fabricated Ford 9" housing
DOM tubular control arms
33 spline CV shafts
Bilstein shocks
Up to 2 degrees negative camber
Easy toe adjustment
Adjustable sway bar
Fits 335 width tires with the mini-tub kit
Wilwood brakes

I'm working on the 3" exhaust that will exit through the rear with factory style splitters.
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: Nexus on March 30, 2021, 07:14:06 PM: That's cool!!!

likely out of the budget for most folks but a very cool option indeed!!
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: 737driver on March 30, 2021, 11:50:00 PM: That does look really cool! Looking forward to see more pics and info!!
Jim
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: 76LQ9TA on March 31, 2021, 09:26:17 AM: Some pictures of the front suspension.
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: roadking77 on March 31, 2021, 10:14:41 AM: Those both look pretty awsome. I would like to drive that car to see how it feels. Is this a product you are making for yourself, having it made, or planning on marketing? I would think there def would be a call for something like this. I am with Charlie though, it looks like it would be beyond my budget, but great for someone building something for autocross.
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Post by: firebirdparts on March 31, 2021, 12:07:12 PM: Boy, that looks great.
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Post by: hakitup on March 31, 2021, 05:02:21 PM: Nice work look forward to reading driving impressions

Tom H
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Post by: kentucky yeti on April 01, 2021, 06:43:25 AM: I’m in love! That IRS along with a Ford 9” is going to be a terror on the track!
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: EscapeRacing on April 01, 2021, 01:45:49 PM: Wow, that is very cool. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: nas t eh on April 03, 2021, 01:22:11 PM: Looking forward to seeing the exhaust routing and pricing on packages. Might be too rich for me but I’d like to know
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: 76LQ9TA on April 29, 2021, 07:25:56 AM: Easy part of the exhaust is done. I'm using the original type splitters for the exit. Should be finished this weekend. The subframe connectors are the lowest part on the car. I'm planning to be at Firebird Fest in St Louis in May.
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: kentucky yeti on April 29, 2021, 11:36:01 AM: Quote from: 76LQ9TA on April 29, 2021, 07:25:56 AM
Easy part of the exhaust is done. I'm using the original type splitters for the exit. Should be finished this weekend. The subframe connectors are the lowest part on the car. I'm planning to be at Firebird Fest in St Louis in May.

See you there!
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: Jack on May 01, 2021, 05:36:24 AM: That must drive and handle nice and like a modern sports car. Looking forwards to seeing/ hearing how the cars performance.
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: LeighP on May 06, 2021, 01:52:53 AM: Man, that is some sweet work! :cool:
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: 76LQ9TA on May 09, 2021, 11:37:07 AM: Exhaust is routed. Full 3" stainless steel. Just over 4" of ground clearance. The subframe connectors are the lowest point on the car. I'm extremely happy with the sound.
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: Nexus on April 17, 2022, 06:44:27 AM: Well, is there anything new to add to this post?

Was it completed?

Thoughts on it's new handling?

Just curious!!
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: nUcLeArEnVoY on April 17, 2022, 07:11:09 AM: I have future plans for a Roadster Shop chassis, but I may go this route. Pricing?
Title: Re: New IRS for 70-81 F-bodies
Post by: 5th T/A on April 17, 2022, 08:56:24 AM: I don’t know how I missed this. Very impressive and expensive looking suspension and subframe setup. I too would like to hear driving improvements?