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Im thinking of droping my 79 shortbed I am one of those if it has a bed lift it kinda guys but ive seen some kits for a 3in front 4in rear drop (dont worrie its not going on 24s) but I think it might help it handle better im planning on a 331 stroker can anybody help give me ideas
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Option 1. DJM drop beams and a shackle kit through Summit Racing
Option 2. Drop beams and an axle flip through Airbagit.com
Alternatives for the above:
1. Rear spring hanger flip and remove a leaf or two - ultra cheap but be wary if at all towing or with a load. C-notch recommended.
2. Rear axle flip through Fatman Fabrication. C-notch required. Bolt-on or weld-on.
Various Mustang II-style IFS on the market like Heidt's, Fatman Fab, Rod & Custom Motorsports, Paul Horton's Builder Series, etc.
Option 3. Crown Vic IFS and an MN-12 (90s T-bird/Cougar) IRS retrofit.
To improve handling, I recommend poly bushings, an OEM front sway bar (1.125-inch) and a 0.75-inch rear sway bar from AddCo. An OEM front sway bar does not require drilling the I-beams but ya gotta get the C-brackets that mount over the radius arms. The easiest donor to source them from are Econolines. Here's a pic of 'em:
Option 2. Drop beams and an axle flip through Airbagit.com
Alternatives for the above:
1. Rear spring hanger flip and remove a leaf or two - ultra cheap but be wary if at all towing or with a load. C-notch recommended.
2. Rear axle flip through Fatman Fabrication. C-notch required. Bolt-on or weld-on.
Various Mustang II-style IFS on the market like Heidt's, Fatman Fab, Rod & Custom Motorsports, Paul Horton's Builder Series, etc.
Option 3. Crown Vic IFS and an MN-12 (90s T-bird/Cougar) IRS retrofit.
To improve handling, I recommend poly bushings, an OEM front sway bar (1.125-inch) and a 0.75-inch rear sway bar from AddCo. An OEM front sway bar does not require drilling the I-beams but ya gotta get the C-brackets that mount over the radius arms. The easiest donor to source them from are Econolines. Here's a pic of 'em:
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