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Lowering my 78' F150 and Crown Vic suspension swap
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Dave was the reason that 78_f800crewcab4x4 and I attempted the CV Swap. His build was flawless. Thank you again Dave.
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Yes very nice. I know someone already asked, but does anyone know of somebody thats done this to a1980 or newer. Really want to do the cv swap to my 80. Read somewhere else that there is some complications with the 80/ newer but no details. Can anyone elaborate? Thx
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Man I just picked up a totaled 92 F150 for a parts truck has 108k miles on the clock 300 I6 5 speed Im going to use the 5 speed and clutch setup from it in my 74 f100 supercab short bed any tips? lol Im actually wondering if I can modify the clutch brake pedal from the 92 cab and use the whole setup in the 74 may even try and adapt the hvac system from the 92
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Just remove the clutch arm from the 92 pedal assembly and bolt it to the older pedal assembly. Add some welds to hold everything together and you are good to go. Just line everything up so the clutch master cylinder travels in as straight a line as possible when you press the pedal and it gets full travel otherwise the clutch won't disengage.
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Have you decided the front sits low enough for you and you will not be dropping it any lower? I am wanting to do the CV front swap with explorer (rear discs) 8.8 rear swap and still be able to tow a gran torino on a trailer, which is why I am happy to see yours towing.
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Glad to hear that.
My 71 still currently has the original suspension (including 1 finger power steering) and I have ran her close to triple digits on the interstate often before parking her. She has always ran very well, tight, and controlled. After reading several posts on here about the planned CV front swap, I am even more excited to do this operation. I am not the greatest of welders, but four miles away is a brother-in-law who is a professional coal miner welder who is more than happy to help me on this. I am stoked!
BTW, I have a close buddy (even though he is anti-Ford) who is a major GM guy. While I can't understand haters, we have been close friends for over 10 years. He has built several old chevy and GMC trucks and usually uses Fatman front ends. We were talking the other day about my bump project and I was talking about the CV swap. He asked about price and when I told him anywhere from $150-$500, I thought he was going to have a coronary. He pays almost two grand for his front ends! While I wont criticize Fatman products because they are awesome, but I was trying to get across to him that there are other options out there.
My 71 still currently has the original suspension (including 1 finger power steering) and I have ran her close to triple digits on the interstate often before parking her. She has always ran very well, tight, and controlled. After reading several posts on here about the planned CV front swap, I am even more excited to do this operation. I am not the greatest of welders, but four miles away is a brother-in-law who is a professional coal miner welder who is more than happy to help me on this. I am stoked!
BTW, I have a close buddy (even though he is anti-Ford) who is a major GM guy. While I can't understand haters, we have been close friends for over 10 years. He has built several old chevy and GMC trucks and usually uses Fatman front ends. We were talking the other day about my bump project and I was talking about the CV swap. He asked about price and when I told him anywhere from $150-$500, I thought he was going to have a coronary. He pays almost two grand for his front ends! While I wont criticize Fatman products because they are awesome, but I was trying to get across to him that there are other options out there.