Okay so its been awhile since I last posted. I currently have a crown vic front end under my 66 and looking to freshen up the rear. I have done a axle flip and the truck sits low but I plan on going slightly lower in the rear but I want to retain the leaf springs. Does anyone know a decent place to get some leafsprings with all the advantages of new tech on them I.E like Teflon sliders ? Also if any of the other CV front guys want to chime in on lowering the front I ordered some springs from Detroit springs and they keep screwing up to big not the right ones and so forth. I plan on bags in the future but right now im to the point I might just get some Civilian springs and cut them.... ( my front rides to hard right now). Any advice is appreciated.

 

No advice on some leaf springs ? I just found out that if I swap my CVPI struts to civilian struts and springs my front end should come down and 1 1/2 to 2 inches so im going to try that first but really need ideas for the rear. Oh and just got some p71 wheels with caps looks a lot better with some steelies then the aluminum plain mustang wheels

 

Your stock leafs have sliders in them but are probably long gone. Rebuild them with new bushings and sliders. The sliders are not listed for trucks but are the same for mustangs so get them from a mustang supplier.

To get a inch lower in the back use a 1 inch block. Double check the pinion angle and shim accordingly.

And report back after lowering the CV and driving if you ripped up the front fenders while turning in to burger king.

Garbz

 

RGR ill let you guys know or if you see me asking if anyone has fenders for sale youll know lmao. Ive measured twice already should be gtg. I was wondering if a kit like this TCI Engineering ~ 1-800-984-6259 ~ American Made Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Trucks, Ford & Chevy Muscle Cars Suspension and Chassis Parts. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Trucks Pickups is worth modifying for ride and handling purposes

 

Keep us posted on what you find.

I just finished my CV install and rear flip. I am hoping the front end will come down with the weight of the motor. Do you have a picture of your set up?

Also, not to hijack, but what are you doing for shocks in the back with the flip kit? I am kicking around a couple of ideas, but no decisions yet.

 

Juangs cv build is my thread for the cv front end build. As for rear shocks i used the ones recommended from truckirs.com for the irs rears was the perfect length but its to soft. Also do not use 16 inch wheels they will hit the swaybar i have some p71 steelie wheels that i think look great on the truck.

 

Mustang will work, but they have narrower springs than F100's and etc.

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1957/72 F100 2WD / 1959/72 F250 4WD front / 1958/59 Ford Station Wagon & Skyliner (Flip Top) / 1958/60 Thunderbird.
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C0AA-5586-A .. Anti-Squeak-Spring / Obsolete

1960/64 full sized Ford / 1961/66 Thunderbird / 1965/72 Mustang / 1971/72 Pinto and etc.