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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 07:45 PM
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New front end suspension

I have a nice F100 truck with a solid front axle. I’d like to change to independent front suspension but I really don’t know which front end would fit the 64. I’m looking for suggestions.
thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 13, 2020 | 03:01 PM
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There are enough choices to make your head spin, all depends on what your and goal is, and what your budget is.........

In no particular order, and by no means comprehensive......

QA1
T.C.I. Engineering
Fat Man Fabrication
No Limit Engineering
Flatout Engineering
Scott's Hotrods
Heidt's



and there is plenty of coverage here on FTE, as well as other channels of the CV swap......

And here's a link to a Jag IFS swap, the control arms are very robust forgings, the brakes are a decent size, and the cars they came in weigh more than a slick (the only negative I can think of is the 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern hubs)
Slick 60's ? View topic - -TECH- Jag XJ6 IFS into F100


 
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Old Feb 13, 2020 | 08:51 PM
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I think the straight axle suspension is what I love the most about my 63 Unibody. However, if I was going to install IFS, I’d go with No Limit Wide Ride.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 11:58 AM
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For what its worth, I'm in the (slow) process of swapping in the IFS from a mustang foxbody. I can't recommend it yet, but I'm working on it!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunderkiss1965
For what its worth, I'm in the (slow) process of swapping in the IFS from a mustang foxbody. I can't recommend it yet, but I'm working on it!
Does this include the MacPherson struts with towers?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 06:58 PM
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Does this include the MacPherson struts with towers?
Yes Sir! I have a buddy that builds off-road racing buggies, as in fabricates frames. Just have to get a weekend when we both have spare time.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 05:40 AM
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Easiest is to swap in a twin I-beam frame, 1965 to 1979. Quick and painless.
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I have had a Fatman under mine with a 460 for 10 plus years and I can highly recommend it!
 
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