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May 15, 2017 | 03:51 PM

Bobonk

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Crown Vic front end

hey wondering what years of crown Vic front ends work for my 65 F-100 found a 1993 for cheap but everything I read about is 03 or newer is the rack and pinion steering the only difference

May 15, 2017 | 05:37 PM

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At the beginning of this page where all questions are asked, you'll see a box that says "Search this Forum" Type in what your wanting to know.
For instance, "What year crown vic for a 65 f100" Then be prepared to do some reading.
Here's a link that I found by typing in crown vic for a 65 f100
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-lowering.html

May 15, 2017 | 08:11 PM

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03 and up are made out of alum. and are one piece makes it a lot easier to put under the truck don't forget to bolt the bumper back on or weld a brace to keep the frame rails from moving

May 16, 2017 | 12:08 PM

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'02 and older are basically the same design Ford has had in the Panther platform since '79. These front suspensions are not removable as a unit unless one is skilled with a cutting torch.
The currently popular front end swap uses the aluminum crossmember and suspension pieces from an '03 and newer front suspension. The newer suspension in most opinions is far superior to the older design. The newer suspensions are entirely different from and not compatible with the older Crown Vic's.

Check out this video: