Buildup!! 06 crown vic front suspension into 67 F100
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01-14-2014, 08:34 PM
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01-18-2014, 10:15 PM
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haha an award!! Thats funny. I am by far not the first to attempt this guys I am just one of the very very few to make a build up article for the public. Thanks for all the compliments though. I would highly recomend this project to anyone, let me restate my reasoning for this swap.
1. cost I paid $350 for the whole setup including bolts.
2. rack & pinion
3. 12" disc brakes
4. light weight heavy duty parts
5. ease of install, I only have a few hours of time in the install and now I can take the entire front suspension and crossmember out in 15 minutes. The problem was cutting the old suspension crossmember out.
6. lowers the truck about 5" ( very rough estimate)
I cant wait to post some more pics when I get back home for everyone, this things looks totally differnt now that I have everything por-15'd.
I wanted to post this for those that want the people that want the modern suspensioin and steering and brakes but cant afford the roughly $2500 or so for a mustang 2 susupension, remember I paid $350 for it all. WoW it doesnt get any cheaper than that.
oh yeah I also wanted to let everyone know I just ordered some wheels online so they should be there when I get home. I will need to go buy the rear axle but I already have the spring perches so all I will have to do is weld them on and I should have pics of the final stance of the truck. WOOO HOOOO!!!!!
1. cost I paid $350 for the whole setup including bolts.
2. rack & pinion
3. 12" disc brakes
4. light weight heavy duty parts
5. ease of install, I only have a few hours of time in the install and now I can take the entire front suspension and crossmember out in 15 minutes. The problem was cutting the old suspension crossmember out.
6. lowers the truck about 5" ( very rough estimate)
I cant wait to post some more pics when I get back home for everyone, this things looks totally differnt now that I have everything por-15'd.
I wanted to post this for those that want the people that want the modern suspensioin and steering and brakes but cant afford the roughly $2500 or so for a mustang 2 susupension, remember I paid $350 for it all. WoW it doesnt get any cheaper than that.
oh yeah I also wanted to let everyone know I just ordered some wheels online so they should be there when I get home. I will need to go buy the rear axle but I already have the spring perches so all I will have to do is weld them on and I should have pics of the final stance of the truck. WOOO HOOOO!!!!!
#1519
01-19-2014, 10:57 AM
Carcrafter22, I have a 2004 Lincoln Towncar front suspension already under my 1960 F100. I am a bit confused about how to hookup my power steering. My 302 has the old fan belt and the front end has the serpentine hook up. I am struggling with how to mate up my power steering. Any help or suggestions you have give me would be appreciated. Thank you for your reply. 1960skid, Jackie Davis
Your old pump, or one that bolts to the 302 and has v-belt, can be adapted to the new steering setup.
If you're trying to use the modern pump, the pulley does come off, and more than likely the old v-belt one will press back on.
Or switch the old vbelt to serp setup.
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01-19-2014, 02:15 PM
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03-24-2014, 04:53 PM
I'll help you out here, that way your first post doesn't get overlooked and your answer doesn't get lost in this thread.
Here is rcuevas55 original thread...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14195016
I'll reply in that thread for you and it will bump it back to the top
Here is rcuevas55 original thread...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14195016
I'll reply in that thread for you and it will bump it back to the top
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05-06-2014, 02:38 PM
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#1525
05-06-2014, 06:28 PM
He has not been on since February and there have been many request for the pics since last year.
#1526
05-16-2014, 08:55 PM
i am a little behind the times. I just signed up so i can be a member of this forum. was originally thinking of 3" drop i-beams for my 69 f100 but reconsidered at the urging of my brother as he heard that crown vic suspensions fit!
is it only crown vics and merauders? what about grand marqis?
i also read that the stock crown vic sus. is rated at 400# and police interceptor is rated at 700#. what is this measuring? my 69 has a 360 (390 block).. would it be better to go with police interceptor due to engine weight?
man, so many questions!
is it only crown vics and merauders? what about grand marqis?
i also read that the stock crown vic sus. is rated at 400# and police interceptor is rated at 700#. what is this measuring? my 69 has a 360 (390 block).. would it be better to go with police interceptor due to engine weight?
man, so many questions!
#1527
05-16-2014, 09:15 PM
The 400/700 is spring rate. Research it a little. It's basically saying it takes 400 pounds to compress it an inch... And so on.
Grand marquis is the same chassis, it's correct as well.
Police cars are .75-1" higher than the other cars as well.
A 360/390 with aluminum intake isn't much heavier than a 4.6. Maybe 100 pounds. The 400lb spring will be fine I'm sure.
Grand marquis is the same chassis, it's correct as well.
Police cars are .75-1" higher than the other cars as well.
A 360/390 with aluminum intake isn't much heavier than a 4.6. Maybe 100 pounds. The 400lb spring will be fine I'm sure.
#1528
05-21-2014, 05:54 PM
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i make a kit to install the CV suspension price is $219.50 shipping free i don,t know how to load picture here so here is my email address Rodder44@aol.com and i can show you a picture of the kit
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Interesting that you've come up with a kit. Let me make a couple suggestions.
1st. You ought to put something in this Forum's Marketplace if you haven't already.
2nd. PM Tigerdan,our moderator, and ask him to put your advertisement on our Forum as a sticky.
You're not really supposed to sell your product on threads.
Good Luck!
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06-11-2014, 11:42 AM
