1963 Ford truck suspension
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1963 Ford truck suspension
I am currently thinking of upgrading the suspension on the front of my 63 ford truck. I know Fatmans fabrications makes a kit for this and was wondering if any one here has any knowledge about this subject. I also will probably be adding a 302v8 to the setup.
I have no desire in keeping the truck original. I know this breaks the hearts of some of you out there but this is a project that my 15 year old daughter and I will be undertaking together as she will be the driver.
I have no desire in keeping the truck original. I know this breaks the hearts of some of you out there but this is a project that my 15 year old daughter and I will be undertaking together as she will be the driver.
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Give the search function a try. There are probably several hundred threads on this very subject already.
If the Fatman is based on Mustang II parts, it's not recommended. Too light duty. Better choices are Dodge Dakota, Dodge Diplomat or Ford Aerostar. You can also sit the body on a Crown Vic frame but that's a different kind of fabrication job.
Search this section for those choices and you'll get results.
If the Fatman is based on Mustang II parts, it's not recommended. Too light duty. Better choices are Dodge Dakota, Dodge Diplomat or Ford Aerostar. You can also sit the body on a Crown Vic frame but that's a different kind of fabrication job.
Search this section for those choices and you'll get results.
#4
Give the search function a try. There are probably several hundred threads on this very subject already.
If the Fatman is based on Mustang II parts, it's not recommended. Too light duty. Better choices are Dodge Dakota, Dodge Diplomat or Ford Aerostar. You can also sit the body on a Crown Vic frame but that's a different kind of fabrication job.
Search this section for those choices and you'll get results.
If the Fatman is based on Mustang II parts, it's not recommended. Too light duty. Better choices are Dodge Dakota, Dodge Diplomat or Ford Aerostar. You can also sit the body on a Crown Vic frame but that's a different kind of fabrication job.
Search this section for those choices and you'll get results.
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Not sure if the link will work but check out the 67-72 forum. A front end from a 03-07 may bolt into your truck with only slight modification. It appears it will drop the front about 5 inches. Its a neat idea and great thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...o-67-f100.html
Nick
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...o-67-f100.html
Nick
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Can't wait to see some pics.
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Garbz
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I thought about it but the track width is all wrong. It's waaaayyyy too wide and you have to run big wheels with goofy offsets to make it fit under the fenders. If you want to run "hot wheels" looking tires and wheels than it will work. If you want to run tires that have sidewalls and actually look like they belong on the truck, no way.
Still shopping here,
SPark
Still shopping here,
SPark
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I have read all the pages, Enlightment i do not need. A stock 63 Slick is a 60" track. CVs are at 68". A lot of people are following this thread in the suspension world. If it was a correct track width and geometery unit for a truck everyone would be touting the horns and it would be catz azz.... and creating an aftermarket for big brakes, drop spindles and the like.. There is ZERO aftermarket support out there for the CV.. its a luxo barge cop car suspension.....if you install one you are stuck at what ever height it is installed at with almost no adjustability.
And none of the posted trucks are operational in any real world enviorment, IE driven like they are stolen. Show me one that is cornering, drag racing, or doing any real world testing.
663006 go get us the Utube evidence....
If i wanted a truck that looks like a 88 up GM i would buy one....
If the track width was narrower it would be a simple answer.
Garbz
And none of the posted trucks are operational in any real world enviorment, IE driven like they are stolen. Show me one that is cornering, drag racing, or doing any real world testing.
663006 go get us the Utube evidence....
If i wanted a truck that looks like a 88 up GM i would buy one....
If the track width was narrower it would be a simple answer.
Garbz