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Old 09-22-2011, 11:03 AM
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aerostar suspension

does anybody have info on an aerostar suspension swap for my 66F100? Garbz?
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:36 PM
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Why would you want to put an Aerostar under a '65 or '66? That would make sense for a '61 - '64, but the Twin I-beams were the same up to '79. They have a proven track record, and they are easily upgraded to discs and power steering. A lot more easy.
 
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I am looking at a complete rebuild of the front end and I'm weighing options.
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 07:29 AM
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IMHO An Aerostar front end will not be nearly as durable a Twin I Beam, or a Crown Vic.
 
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Thanks. The more I hear, the more I'm leaning to stay with the twin I beam set-up.
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