Update on the ISIS Power Rear End

Okay Folks,

The install of our Heidts 4-link rear-end is coming along well on the chassis for our 1955 Ford F100 panel truck. 

We removed the old hangers for the original leaf-spring suspension.  After a little grinding and pounding, the rivets came out easily.  Per the Heidts instructions, we opened these holes up to 7/16" for the bolts for the new mounts for the new 4-link.  These mounts bolted directly in place.  Check out this video for more. 



Once that was done, we removed the old cross member from the back of the chassis.  Again, a little persuasion with a grinding wheel and a mallet and the rivets came right out.  These holes were expanded to 1/2" per the Heidts instructions.  From there, the new cross member bolted right into place.  This new member serves as the upper mounting points for the coil-overs for the rear.  Check out this video for more commentary. 



Our next step is to get the 4-link components dry fitted to the chassis.  We'll also mock up the engine and transmission to get the pinion angle and use that to set the angle for the differential.  Watch for that in future videos. 

You can download the instructions for the Heidts 4-link rear-end by clicking this link.  You can also catch our entire install series for our ISIS Intelligent Multiplex System in our 1955 Ford F100 panel truck at our website by clicking www.isispower.com/ISIS-F100. 

Stay tuned for more updates on the F100 project.