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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 09:01 PM
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1968 ifs conversion question

The skinny.
The the truck is a 68 F100 ranger.
It it has a 69 Lincoln 7.5 liter 460
It's had a front end conversion and is dropped pretty low but I can't figure out what front end was used.
It's not from a crown Vic. It doesn't seem to be from a mustang 2.
The frame was cut and welded that's easy to spot.
The upper control arms are the stamped variety and look just like mustang Mark II control arms, but they are larger. The mounting bolt spacing is 6 inch on center vs 5 inches on center for the mustang 2.
I I look for part numbers on anything I could. Spindles calipers control arms dot-dot-dot I couldn't find anything stamped anywhere. The rotors on the spindle are 12 in


Any ideas?

And I'm new here. Hi
Thanks for any responses in advance.
Let's see if I can get a photo of the truck posted as well. I'll go out and get a photo of the upper control arms in a minute too.


Mounting bolts are 6in on center. I have no idea what these control arms are off of.
 

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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 09:23 PM
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The why

I would like to replace them with tubular control arms but I don't know what to buy!! 😂😢
 
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Maybe it's a FatMan Company setup.? Send them some pictures to see if they can help you.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2020 | 09:30 AM
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Maybe it's a FatMan Company setup.? Send them some pictures to see if they can help you.
Thank you I'll look into it after I get out of work today! Previous owner didn't know anything about the truck
 
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Looks like 69-70 LTD
 
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Ltd

It does look like an LTD. Thank you! and with that part number I will hopefully be able to find some measurement specs
 
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I've heard of people using Jag front suspensions as well....
 
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Figured it out. It's a 1969 Lincoln Mark III front end. Which kind of makes sense since it's a 1969 Mark 3 460 engine.
Thanks thanks for the replies. Working on restorations as we speak
 
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