59 F100 build
#122
Good eye.
Yep, I build my own 4 Link and leaf spring brackets and hangers.
I will run off a batch of them at a time and then build like mad...
I also sell them.
Five or Six years ago,I had originally thought of "marketing" a DIY kit to install the Crown Vic suspension with motor mount kits etc..
I didn't like it then, I don't like it now.
No offence to anyone, but many truck builders don't have enough fabrications skills to correctly do this type of install.
There will always be welding involved.
The frame rails need to be boxed. At least at the front.
I usually do a step box and I box the whole frame.
Some basic knowledge of driveline angles, alignment spec's and proceedures,
safe steering shaft connections, brake line flaring, etc.,etc...
I have helped some locals.
Walked them through step by step.
They could come and see one fully installed, take it for a drive, I'd build them a "kit".
I'd stop by their garage and give them advice.
Then, they'd use some flimsy angle iron from an old bed frame and bolt my brackets to their truck frame.
They'd try using 3 u-joints in the steering shaft without a support bearing.
They'd try stopping this front end with a manual brakes.
It goes on and on...
You can lead a horse to water.....
I want to help people, I really do, but I can't afford to have someone build something unsafe using my parts.
This is an excellent front suspension, but it's just one piece of the puzzle.
Some people expect to install this in a weekend and hit the road.
When it should only be considered as part of a full chassis build.
Again, this isn't aimed at you, or anyone in particular.
You've got the skills to do a nice job.
Oh..
I build mostly '53-56's, when you run out of 9" diff's, the 8.8" from an Explorer is a nice fit for them.
Yep, I build my own 4 Link and leaf spring brackets and hangers.
I will run off a batch of them at a time and then build like mad...
I also sell them.
Five or Six years ago,I had originally thought of "marketing" a DIY kit to install the Crown Vic suspension with motor mount kits etc..
I didn't like it then, I don't like it now.
No offence to anyone, but many truck builders don't have enough fabrications skills to correctly do this type of install.
There will always be welding involved.
The frame rails need to be boxed. At least at the front.
I usually do a step box and I box the whole frame.
Some basic knowledge of driveline angles, alignment spec's and proceedures,
safe steering shaft connections, brake line flaring, etc.,etc...
I have helped some locals.
Walked them through step by step.
They could come and see one fully installed, take it for a drive, I'd build them a "kit".
I'd stop by their garage and give them advice.
Then, they'd use some flimsy angle iron from an old bed frame and bolt my brackets to their truck frame.
They'd try using 3 u-joints in the steering shaft without a support bearing.
They'd try stopping this front end with a manual brakes.
It goes on and on...
You can lead a horse to water.....
I want to help people, I really do, but I can't afford to have someone build something unsafe using my parts.
This is an excellent front suspension, but it's just one piece of the puzzle.
Some people expect to install this in a weekend and hit the road.
When it should only be considered as part of a full chassis build.
Again, this isn't aimed at you, or anyone in particular.
You've got the skills to do a nice job.
Oh..
I build mostly '53-56's, when you run out of 9" diff's, the 8.8" from an Explorer is a nice fit for them.
#123
#124
Here were my thoughts based upon another good build.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...pension-3.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...pension-3.html
#125
Good eye.
Yep, I build my own 4 Link and leaf spring brackets and hangers.
I will run off a batch of them at a time and then build like mad...
I also sell them.
Five or Six years ago,I had originally thought of "marketing" a DIY kit to install the Crown Vic suspension with motor mount kits etc..
I didn't like it then, I don't like it now.
No offence to anyone, but many truck builders don't have enough fabrications skills to correctly do this type of install.
There will always be welding involved.
The frame rails need to be boxed. At least at the front.
I usually do a step box and I box the whole frame.
Some basic knowledge of driveline angles, alignment spec's and proceedures,
safe steering shaft connections, brake line flaring, etc.,etc...
I have helped some locals.
Walked them through step by step.
They could come and see one fully installed, take it for a drive, I'd build them a "kit".
I'd stop by their garage and give them advice.
Then, they'd use some flimsy angle iron from an old bed frame and bolt my brackets to their truck frame.
They'd try using 3 u-joints in the steering shaft without a support bearing.
They'd try stopping this front end with a manual brakes.
It goes on and on...
You can lead a horse to water.....
I want to help people, I really do, but I can't afford to have someone build something unsafe using my parts.
This is an excellent front suspension, but it's just one piece of the puzzle.
Some people expect to install this in a weekend and hit the road.
When it should only be considered as part of a full chassis build.
Again, this isn't aimed at you, or anyone in particular.
You've got the skills to do a nice job.
Oh..
I build mostly '53-56's, when you run out of 9" diff's, the 8.8" from an Explorer is a nice fit for them.
Yep, I build my own 4 Link and leaf spring brackets and hangers.
I will run off a batch of them at a time and then build like mad...
I also sell them.
Five or Six years ago,I had originally thought of "marketing" a DIY kit to install the Crown Vic suspension with motor mount kits etc..
I didn't like it then, I don't like it now.
No offence to anyone, but many truck builders don't have enough fabrications skills to correctly do this type of install.
There will always be welding involved.
The frame rails need to be boxed. At least at the front.
I usually do a step box and I box the whole frame.
Some basic knowledge of driveline angles, alignment spec's and proceedures,
safe steering shaft connections, brake line flaring, etc.,etc...
I have helped some locals.
Walked them through step by step.
They could come and see one fully installed, take it for a drive, I'd build them a "kit".
I'd stop by their garage and give them advice.
Then, they'd use some flimsy angle iron from an old bed frame and bolt my brackets to their truck frame.
They'd try using 3 u-joints in the steering shaft without a support bearing.
They'd try stopping this front end with a manual brakes.
It goes on and on...
You can lead a horse to water.....
I want to help people, I really do, but I can't afford to have someone build something unsafe using my parts.
This is an excellent front suspension, but it's just one piece of the puzzle.
Some people expect to install this in a weekend and hit the road.
When it should only be considered as part of a full chassis build.
Again, this isn't aimed at you, or anyone in particular.
You've got the skills to do a nice job.
Oh..
I build mostly '53-56's, when you run out of 9" diff's, the 8.8" from an Explorer is a nice fit for them.
I totally understand what your saying
Do you have a website for the products you sell I always prefer to use small made in the USA business
#126
#127
If I get really rammy and weld both sides of a bushing in less that 30 seconds, you can get a little smoke out of the rubber.
Slow down, do one half of the left side, then one half of the right, then come back to the left, etc...
They are big robust bushings, far superior to any of the aftermarket 4 link bushings or Mustang II control arm bushings.
Good luck on your build.
#128
#129
Roonz '59
rippy154
Just wanted to commend you on a great build. I have been following this thread for a couple of months following your progress. Great build and great pictures. I am picking up a 1959 F100 4x4 next week which will be my first ever project. Keep up the good work your build motivates us all.
Just wanted to commend you on a great build. I have been following this thread for a couple of months following your progress. Great build and great pictures. I am picking up a 1959 F100 4x4 next week which will be my first ever project. Keep up the good work your build motivates us all.
#130
Hey guys just want to apologize for disappearing off the face off the earth but like in an earlier post in this thread I mentioned my Mom was sick and it has turned into something pretty serious. She has full blown althizmers and has deteriorated very rapidly.
I haven't worked on my truck at all but on a positive note my GF did a pin up photo shoot with one of my rim and tires and made a top 8 in a contest so I was hoping for some help to get her some extra votes
Check it out you won't be sorry
I'm so proud of my GF she made the top 8 in a 50's pin up contest PLEASE CLICK ON THE PHOTO WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THE CONTEST HOLDERS PAGE AND PLEASE HIT THE LIKE BUTTON on her Kelly tire ad and help her win
Voting ends 6/20
Thanks so much
https://www.facebook.com/VintageGirl...type=1&theater
I haven't worked on my truck at all but on a positive note my GF did a pin up photo shoot with one of my rim and tires and made a top 8 in a contest so I was hoping for some help to get her some extra votes
Check it out you won't be sorry
I'm so proud of my GF she made the top 8 in a 50's pin up contest PLEASE CLICK ON THE PHOTO WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THE CONTEST HOLDERS PAGE AND PLEASE HIT THE LIKE BUTTON on her Kelly tire ad and help her win
Voting ends 6/20
Thanks so much
https://www.facebook.com/VintageGirl...type=1&theater
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