What steering/suspension/brakes options are available for 1946?

[Cool32]

I'm looking for steering/suspension upgrade options for a '46 Ford truck. I'm not interested in lowering the front end, just adding normal upgrades such as discs and power steering. I did some searches, but only found info on post-'48 models.

[loholland]

I know what you are going through trying to find suspension parts for your truck, I had the same problem with mine, however after some research I found the frame width on both ends are the same as the 48, the 48 is longer in the front past the core support. So, I purchased a IFS MII for a 48 and it fit my 46 ok. also a suspension kit for the rear that fit also, you need to set the front cross member on the centerline of the front axle. There also are disc brake upgrades for the straight axle for the 48 that will also fit the 46-47. Look at some of the hot rod shops on the net. Go down to the news stand and purchase a copy of Classic Trucks Mag. Its full of ads for such things.

[wangshowz]

For the straight axle. front disc brakes got Engineered Components, Inc. - Hot Rod Brakes and Brackets - Your One Stop Brake Shop!

[46yblock]

I used single leaf springs for the front from Sacramento Vintage Ford. They said the springs were for 48-52 F-1s, but like Loholland indicated, fit the 46 fine.

There are quite a few options on front brakes. Mine are discs by Wilwood purchased from Speedway.

[COMPLIT1107]

I installed a Fatman Fabrications IFS in a 47 jbar. It worked out really well, however just a little pricey (~ $2k drum to drum with MII Power rack) I have pics of the install at if you have any interest.