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Thanks Frank for your recommendation. If I do decide to go with an IFS, I'll keep the Jag suspension in mind. I'll be on the lookout for a good donor.
Thanks again,
Ron

Hi 38hauler - Thanks for your input Frank, but I think I'll skip the Jag stuff.
Hi topsterguy - Other rodders have said as you have. Keep the solid axle. Unfortunately, my car is in progress and I have never driven a solid axle car. This is why I am back and forth as to what to do. Maybe I'll run the solid axle after the car is registered and see if I like it.
In case though, I assume you used a five lug spindle. From What?
Thanks every one for all your help. I've never got so many answers in such a short time. This is a great forum.
Ron

It's still in the work in progress stage, so I have not driven the car. I have had other folks tell me to keep the solid axle also. I propably should give it a chance to see if I like the ride. There are many other places on the car I could spend the money on. Thanks for your thoughts Joe,
Ron

Thanks Charlie. Is it better to buy the entire MII kit, spindle to spindle, or just the cross member and but the suspension components from a nice boneyard Mustang?
Ron

Thanks enjenjo. Your response solidifies my not going that way.
Hi Okiedokie - It is a stock 40 solid axle with the bones split at the tranny mount. It has two inch dropped spindles with disks. Everything is satin black powder coated. I live in Methuen, Massachusetts on the New Hampshire border. I have no idea what the shipping cost would be. I have checked into CE. A little too pricey for my budget.
Gerron

Thank you very much for your answer Joe. This saved me time and possibly money down the drain. This is a great forum. I,m glad I joined.
Gerron

Thanks Joe for your response. The link you supplied is for IRS. I'm looking to do my front suspension which is a '40 split wishbone solid axle, with a 1981 Thunderbird cross member and suspension.
Ron

Hello Everyone,
This is my first attempt in a forum. I hope this works. I have been told that a 1981 Thunderbird IFS was a factory bolt-on rather than a welded unit. Can anyone verify that? If so, would it fit, without alterations, on a 1940 Ford frame?
Thanks - Gerron