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Old 08-30-2013, 06:34 AM
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'56 F100 Suspension Upgrade

No reply in Suspension Section hoped try here for responce. Appologize for repost.
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Finally suspension time may I ask for recent threads & opinions?

Sending the '56 F100 Panel off for updating suspension. Goal is daily driver transporting the motorcycle. Ride quality & turning radius is important in/out city. Homework leads me to .. .

Front:
No Limit powered Wide Ride with Shock Waves & Wilwood 4-piston

Rear:
No Limit Fat Bar with added Shock Waves.

Air System:
RideTech AirPod RidePRO with added 5gal tank, BigRed valve upgrade, sensors & Smart phone app.

Name is Brian. Many Thx for any help you can give!
 
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Old 08-30-2013, 08:56 AM
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Brian...sounds like you have it all dialed in. You should be able to load your motorcycle in that slammed panel without the need for ramps. I am not sure that the average FTE guy in this particular forum would know about most of the equipment you have cited so I am not sure how much more meaningful input you will get. I was a project manager in a past life so I am a little more sensitive to "stated requirements" and "proposed solutions"...nothing in your requirements statement indicate that your panel be bagged. Lots of added complexity to meet an undefined requirement. Don't get me wrong, I love slammed vehicles and use bags on my 50 Merc coupe...but I know up front that laying frame is one of my requirements.
Good luck with your panel, I hope you have deep pockets!
 
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Hi, I have the exact setup. What questions can I answer for you? Other than some minor issues with the correct bearings for the F-Body spindles and rotors the No Limit went in easily.
 
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Originally Posted by rzns60
Hi, I have the exact setup. What questions can I answer for you? Other than some minor issues with the correct bearings for the F-Body spindles and rotors the No Limit went in easily.
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Personal opinion is best question. Are you satisfied or would you have done different? Not dug deep into thread archives here but would really appreciate a thread if you made one or pictures to look thru for reference.

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suspension

It is nice to be able to send the project of that magnitude out to be done. I had to work on my own and try and keep motivated along the way. I went with a 71 Camaro sub frame and added a 350 4 bolt main engine with a turbo 400 automatic. The rear end is a posi-traction 81 Trans Am, makes disc brakes all the way around. I work as a tool builder so I was able to make the brackets for the air bags and the four link rear end as well. Good luck on your build it sounds like its going to be a great truck.

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Still hunting for build threads & positive/neg on these kits.

Has anyone seen a build thread for this older video?

Enjoy Holiday!
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 06:24 PM
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Anyone recognize this build?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/56173600@N06/9668971812/
 
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Originally Posted by 1LIFE
Anyone recognize this build?

Foose's truck
 
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That's not Foose' truck, here is his...
 
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Yep your right. I give up then, who's is it?
 
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Hasn't Tim Allen got a killer truck ?
 
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Anyone recognize this build?

this a fiberglass cab truck that was on sale on ebay a few years back , I asked many questions to the owner .
 
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Originally Posted by 1LIFE
Still hunting for build threads & positive/neg on these kits.

Has anyone seen a build thread for this older video?
1956 Ford F100 Show Truck FOR SALE - YouTube

Enjoy Holiday!
this truck was built by no limit and the owner was selling it for $250,000 . I wonder if he sold it .
 
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Originally Posted by craftsmangary
Foose's truck
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Watched Foose's surprise build before finding this one. Fiberglass build?
The stance & what looks like 20's caught my eye. Would like to know more.
 
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Originally Posted by HEAVY100
this truck was built by no limit and the owner was selling it for $250,000 . I wonder if he sold it .
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Read most of the remarks. Even though seems to be jaw drop build just don't see someone forking that amount.
 


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