I've got a '67 F100 2WD that I'm starting to do research on and getting ready to restore. I plan on taking it all the way down to the frame and building it back up in to a restomod daily driver. One of the biggest hurdles I'm having is trying to figure out the best way to improve the suspension. I've read and watched videos about how to do a Crown Vic swap, and I've seen some other alternatives but I'm not exactly sure what the best way is or what the easiest way is. I was hoping I could hear some opinions on the best options available for improving the suspension, i.e., ride, handling, height, (not sure that I want to really lower it all that much) dependability etc. Thanks for any help you can give me. I appreciate it.

 

• All new steering linkages and maybe a rebuilt steering gear from Redhead
• All new bushings. . .rubber or poly, your call.
• New progressive front coil springs.
• Quality shock absorbers. I prefer Bilsteins. Monroe Gasmatics or KYBs are also decent.
• New radial tires... a wider footprint also helps.
• A front swaybar off a 75-79 Dentside.

 

If you aren't wanting to lower the truck that much, that would pretty much count the Crown Vic swap out. That modification would drop the truck roughly 5" to 6" in the front.

DJM drop beams and shackles would lower the truck 3" in the front and 4" in the rear (the rear normally tends to sit higher than the front).

If it's going to be essentially a daily driver, an overdrive transmission would be a very good asset. The reliability of fuel injection would be good too.

Of course, the direction of the truck is going to hinge primarily on budget and time. You'll have to decide what all exactly do you want to add/change, how much budget do you have for these things and how long is it going to take to make these changes before the truck is complete and finally driveable again?

 

Welcome to the Bumpside Kingdom.
Not too long ago someone posted a thread on lowering the front 2" via installing Explorer (SUV) springs. TRW part number CC870. You might investigate this.

 

Thanks for the input.

What should I do on the rear? Do I need to do anything to the leaf springs or the rear end housing? I guess what I'm asking is what needs to be replaced before I put the bed back on.

 

The only issue with lowering a 2wd is (If you have a long bed) Getting the right angle with that intermediate drive shaft. Lowering it just a couple inches shouldnt cause a problem

 

I suggest you read this thread.

2+" drop using explorer springs ( 1 2)
CraigerF100

 

I think the suspension on these old trucks rides great. Mine has a smoother ride than my 06 F150.
A sway bar would be nice though