relocating twin i beams
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relocating twin i beams
I'm a new member and was wondering if anyone had info on lowering a twin i beam truck. I have a 1965 f100. I have installed djm drop beams in the front of the truck to lower it but i would like to go about 3-4 inches lower. i was wondering if anyone had info or pics on relocating i beams. I want to move them up in the frame to lower the ride height an additional 3-4 inches. I realize it will require some serious modification / fabrication (will probably need to remove and fabricate a new engine crossmember, motor mounts, will need to alter the steering etc). I know it won't be easy and will be pretty involved but i beleive i have the fab skills and tools needed to do it. was just wondering if anyone out there had seen this done. I realize a mustang II, dakota, or crown vic front end etc would be easier, but i would like to retain the trucks i beams suspension set up. anyone out there done this? have any pics? Thanks in advance.
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Do you plan on driving it when you are done?
You could take a look at this handy work.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...new-build.html
You could take a look at this handy work.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...new-build.html
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Z'ing a twin I beam f100...
Thanks for the advice and link to the z'ing photos. z'ing the front of the frame is probably the smarter and easier way to achieve more drop on my 65. I will definitely look into this. If anyone has done a front z on a twin I beam and has info or any photos I would be very interested in talking to them and or seeing some photos. i imagine the Z would need to be placed behind the motor and in front of the firewall? I would also need to Z the front of the frame to get the frame back to original height for the radiator core support...correct? I might also need fabricate some new engine mounts to lower the engine back down?? Thanks again guys.
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