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Old 03-04-2012, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 1ntCobra View Post
Where did you hear that? I always thought, that the billet suspension bolted directly onto the original style frame. Take a look at the pictures that I mentioned above. Do you see a difference in the frame on either side?
I'm only basing on that when I ordered my Kirkham 289 fia, I later called back and upgraded to the stainless frame. I asked Tom if that was a problem and he said no, but then added if I later wanted to change to the original style suspension it would be a problem as there are frame differences.

Now it's possible he was referring to the 289 leaf spring upper control arms. Kirkham still refers to my car as a hybrid as it is a 289 with a 427 frame, although interestingly, when you order a ss frame, the main rails are only 3.6" in diameter.

Perhaps the best bet is to call Kirkham and stop the speculation.
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