) I've thought about doing it in a duece, because it is a little stronger. Now if it was done like bebe's, front and rear, it would be really capable. Other than that I haven't thought about much.:emb:
Yes, I have thought about doing and full independent suspension. I haven't completely given up on the idea just yet either. It would require ALOT of R&D and even more down time for the truck. I have sourced enough parts to make it fairly inexpensive by usingnoff the shelf production items. one thought included using GM 2500 IFS for the front and the rear. Basically turning the front axle around and placing it in the rear of the truck. The other thought was to use all H1 parts, including the geared hubs. the H1 set up, the drivetrain is designed to rotated in the opposite direction that the stock H3 drivtrain turns in. But by reversing the front and rear diffs, to opposite locations, it should rotate correctly, at least in my mind. LOL. The cost difference between and H1 drivetrain and a GM drivetrain are close enough to call it a wash. My cost for a GM set up would be about $1000 per corner. That's upper and lower control arms, springs, shocks, CV axle, knuckle,etc. Then figure about $1500 for each axle with gears. With that you would need a new transfer case, since the 2500 is a drivers side drop not a passenger side drop. And that's just parts. Don't forget the fab time for the mounting brackets, and all the necessary hookup points for the suspension. Not to mention the computer programming needed to make it all workWhile a great idea, in my opinion. It is not an easy task. I have not abandoned the idea just yet. There is a lot of research to do before putting the truck on the lift.
