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    Posted: Dec/16/2014 at 2:12pm
Does anyone in the Chicago area Have a IFS That I could see in person? I'm ready to pull the trigger on my builld, but want to see one in a car. I'm in the Far NW Burbs.






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Don't all Javelins have independent front suspension?? 
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I think he's referring to the Control Freak updated front suspension.
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Try Nick Alfano just over the border in pleasant prairie WI. He has a an IFS system with customers in the area and usually a customer car in the shop. 262-942-8271
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Originally posted by scott scott wrote:

Don't all Javelins have independent front suspension?? 


Yes but wanting a modern type suspension, upper & lower A arms.
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I have Nicks suspension on my javelin. My car is at his shop in Kenosha, i'm sure he would be open to having you come up and look at it. 

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Originally posted by sleekcrafter sleekcrafter wrote:

Originally posted by scott scott wrote:

Don't all Javelins have independent front suspension?? 


Yes but wanting a modern type suspension, upper & lower A arms.
ControlFreak has a front suspension that includes replacing the lower control arm and strut rod with a lower "A" arm and looking up their web site will show it to you.  I am not sure about the other options mentioned.
If I were budgeting a complete front suspension change I would at least contact FATMAN Fabrication who specialises suspension changes including things like flaming river steering with power.
FATMAN Fabrication advertises fit for early Nashes and Metropolitans and a multitude of others and as their ad says, "And many more every day" and are at least worth contacting as their stage 2 through stage 5 options range between $1800 through $3000
 
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That would be nice to see, got to get my truck back on the road first. Ouch
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Originally posted by uncljohn uncljohn wrote:

Originally posted by sleekcrafter sleekcrafter wrote:

Originally posted by scott scott wrote:

Don't all Javelins have independent front suspension?? 


Yes but wanting a modern type suspension, upper & lower A arms.


ControlFreak has a front suspension that includes replacing the lower control arm and strut rod with a lower "A" arm and looking up their web site will show it to you.  I am not sure about the other options mentioned.
If I were budgeting a complete front suspension change I would at least contact FATMAN Fabrication who specialises suspension changes including things like flaming river steering with power.

FATMAN Fabrication advertises fit for early Nashes and Metropolitans and a multitude of others and as their ad says, "And many more every day" and are at least worth contacting as their stage 2 through stage 5 options range between $1800 through $3000


 
I looked. nothing for AMC. For Nash, and Hudson......maybe. Id go control freak as their suspension has everything to fit and upgrade your AMC.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BADJAV390 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Dec/17/2014 at 11:01pm
Nick Alfano's suspension has everything to go complete also.  I have heard good things from Control Freak and talked to Al at the shows before as well.  I personally am not the biggest fan of the tubular style cross member compared to Nicks, but that's my opinion.  Both units are great options and i am glad each offer these setups to the hobby
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