Will a disc brake conversion kit for a 1952 ford f1 fit f2. Seems to me I read somewhere it would . Anyone know for sure?

 

I'm pretty sure it does, but it will knock you down to 5 lugs. (here comes the F250 bias) any particular reason why your putting an F1 kit on an F2? ihere is a kit for the F2/F250 1853

 

Yea I went and changed out the rearend to a ford 9in.It had a 14 bolt corperate that needed some work, plus I am pulling the 239 flat head out and putting in a 351c and I have to change the front axle.I had the 351 built and we just dyno test and it is awsome. Can't wait to get it going Kodiak14

 

Why do you have to change the front axle? It's the same axle and spindles for F1 to F3, and the engine swap shouldn't necessitate any changes, either. The F1 disc brake conversion kits will bolt to your current assembly just fine.

 

I was told that the steering box would be in the way of the exaust on the 351c. I used a borgenson steering kit on a jeep I had but on my 52 f2 I don't know what to do with the steering box. Is it possible to relocate? I know speedway has a setup I could use that is a rack and pinion and a crossmember and everything I need to up grade the front end. Any thoughts? Kodiak14

 

You really can't move the steering box. It's kind of a vital link and built into the column. You can't relocate it without changing the entire workings of the steering system. My advice would be to stay far, far away from any rack and pinion setup that works with the original straight axle suspension. They are designed for independent front suspension. Making a rack work with a straight axle is frought with more problems than you can imagine, none of which are safe, imho.

351C engines have been adapted into these trucks for years, so I'm sure the exhaust routing has a workable solution without major surgery or resorting to unsafe steering methods. If the stock manifolds won't work for you, look into Sanderson headers.

 

I guess I will wait on tearing anything out untill I get ready to install engine. It sure would be cheaper if I don't have to do all that cause everything is new up front. Thanx for the feedback, will let u know how it turns out

 

Consider offsetting the engine as much as two inches to the passenger side. This may give you enough room to use the original steering box. I have offset engines in two F-1 trucks with Volare suspensions due to the big steering box.

 

Thats a thought. I will try that when I start the install. Thanks for the info, kodiak14