Hi there, I am new to the site but a long time ford truck owner & driver. I have a 1977 F100 2X2 long bed that I have had since 1987. I got the truck when I was 15 and could never part with it. Its been setting since 2005 when I blew the motor up. Well its time to give her a rebirth. I have always wanted a 3/4 ton so I have decided to upgrade the one that I already have.

So I wanted to see if I could get some friendly advise before I tore into it. I have already purchased a 3/4 ton rearend with the springs as well as the complete 3/4 ton front end. The calipers are a single piston. So here come the questions & concerns.

Are the front spindles that I currently have on the truck ( 5 lug ) the same as the 3/4 ton (8 lug) If so can I use the 3/4 rotor & caliper. I have not measured or put the micromete on anything to check this. This would save me a lot of R & R.

Can I upgrade the singel piston calipers to the dual piston & still use the caliper mounts and 8 hole rotors?

Will the rearend slip right in or will I have to cut & reweld the spring mounts on the axle. I heard that the F100 had a narrower frame then a 3/4 ton.

I think this is it for now... but I am sure I will have a lot more when its all said and done...

I will also get some pics on the work in progress on here for you all to see the rebirth of my favorite old truck

Thanks again

Trav

 

the rearend will bolt right up

 

You can bolt the suspension under there, but it won't be legal to work like a 3/4 ton if you get caught.

I would just make it a heavy 1/2 ton so it handle the legal weight better.