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Offline drag80

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Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« on: December 31, 2010, 12:38:00 PM »
has anyone here put a scots hot rod bolt in IFS in one of their trucks, just wondering before i buy one, just looking for feedback.

thanks jf

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2010, 03:46:59 PM »
What are you trying to accomplish and what is it going in?
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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2010, 04:05:47 PM »
it's going in an 80 shortbox, i'm just updated the suspension, less weight, way better looking, getting rid of the old and in with new. Have you put one in?

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2011, 10:17:20 AM »
I personally have not used their set up so I can't give you an opinion on how they ride/handle. What's the price on their setup?
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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2011, 10:23:57 AM »
I checked out the web site. They have a lot of pictures of the IFS but personally they don't look very strong. That upper control arm mount seems precariously mounted and flimsy. But hey, I'm now structural engineer. They are running about $2900 for a basic setup with brakes and power steering.
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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2011, 12:36:02 PM »
N2TRUX purchased one for a truck he started on.

I just got a Porterbuilt for mine.

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2011, 04:17:33 PM »
i looked at porterbuilt but they don't have a coilover setup yet, so will see...i'm leaning towards the scotts, but i'm just not sure about the rod ends on the a-arms, they don't look that strong..

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2011, 09:12:00 PM »
just ordered the front end today, so i will let you guys know in couple of weeks.

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2011, 11:13:11 AM »
I'm not sure what you guys are seeing as "weak" in the Scotts IFS. Justin and crew have installed that IFS in hundreds of applications for many years with no concerns. Here is one being installed in an 82 Blazer project that I had a few years back. Unfortunately it was never finished.

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2011, 11:20:53 AM »
Let's see some more pix of installs. Who is Justin? Does he post here?
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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2011, 12:47:04 PM »
Justin owns scotts hot rods.

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2011, 12:44:00 AM »
I know he post a lot on C10 forums, but not sure if he's on here. Justin is awesome to deal with, 2 thumbs up for service....should have the front end in 2 - 3 weeks maybe, so i will post pics when i get it


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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2011, 02:03:22 PM »
Haven't gotten him over here...

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2011, 11:14:44 PM »
Here is the one I'm putting under one of my Burbans.











The crossmember is .25 wall 2x4 tubing. The rod ends are carved from a chunk of stainless steel. Everything is tig welded, chrome molly control arms. The coil over came with 600 pound springs. I have put Justins stuff on alot of cars and trucks I have never had any trouble with them. 

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Re: Scots Hot Rod Bolt in IFS
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2011, 03:27:40 PM »
i can't wait to get mine, anymore pics lou?