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Suspensions
I am really trying to educate myself as much as possible as a formulate a plan on how to set up my truck. The previous owner simply moved the leaf spring from above the axle to below the axles; front and rear. I liked the idea of using the CV front end, so I could get disc brakes and had planned to just purchase a used CV (police interceptor). Then I was told about "narrow" kits for the CV front cross member. Regular front or narrow?
For the rear, I have heard about using Thunderbird, Cougar, Mark VIII, and Explorer rear ends. No one has mentioned using the rear from a. CV. Is this possible? If I decide to purchase a used CV and can repurpose parts, I should try to repurpose as many parts as possible...right? Here again, there are "narrow" kits which can be purchased.
I say purchased, because I know I am not skilled enough (right now) to section out a cross member.
I am open to suggestions. Where should I look for more information? Maybe all of these questions have been asked and answered. I just have not found them here on the forum (yet).
For the rear, I have heard about using Thunderbird, Cougar, Mark VIII, and Explorer rear ends. No one has mentioned using the rear from a. CV. Is this possible? If I decide to purchase a used CV and can repurpose parts, I should try to repurpose as many parts as possible...right? Here again, there are "narrow" kits which can be purchased.
I say purchased, because I know I am not skilled enough (right now) to section out a cross member.
I am open to suggestions. Where should I look for more information? Maybe all of these questions have been asked and answered. I just have not found them here on the forum (yet).
Tuned
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From: Bandera, /texas
I bought a 2009 CV PI. Installed the IFS in a 1958 F100. It fit fine. The width was perfect. I also used the 4.6 SOHC and transmission. I also used the CV power steering. I also used the CV master cylinder and brake booster. I installed a rear end from a 2000 Ford Explorer. I had to get 2" spacers for the hubs so that the tires would not rub the bed. I also used the CV exhaust manifolds, H pipe and mufflers. I used the Ron Francis wiring kit for the CV 4.6 engine and transmission. There are supposedly other ways to do the wiring but the kit came with the car and worked out very well. Good luck. It is a lot of work but is not really that difficult.
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[QUOTE=Ibex;20156706] I installed a rear end from a 2000 Ford Explorer. I had to get 2" spacers for the hubs so that the tires would not rub the bed.
If you used the rear end from a 2000 Explorer and it actually needed to be a bit wider, then there should be no need for me to order a narrower set up. I wanted to use the CV master cylinder, but was not thinking about the power steering or the mufflers. Thank you.
If you used the rear end from a 2000 Explorer and it actually needed to be a bit wider, then there should be no need for me to order a narrower set up. I wanted to use the CV master cylinder, but was not thinking about the power steering or the mufflers. Thank you.
Tuned
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From: Bandera, /texas
[QUOTE=BuckeyeDetective;20156757]
You were asking about a narrower CV IFS. The standard one is good. The CV rear end is too wide that is why I did not use it and opted for the Explorer. The Explorer third member is not in the center. Some cut the housing and center it but you have to cut and lengthen axles. I left it offset.
I installed a rear end from a 2000 Ford Explorer. I had to get 2" spacers for the hubs so that the tires would not rub the bed.
If you used the rear end from a 2000 Explorer and it actually needed to be a bit wider, then there should be no need for me to order a narrower set up. I wanted to use the CV master cylinder, but was not thinking about the power steering or the mufflers. Thank you.
If you used the rear end from a 2000 Explorer and it actually needed to be a bit wider, then there should be no need for me to order a narrower set up. I wanted to use the CV master cylinder, but was not thinking about the power steering or the mufflers. Thank you.
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I'm so glad to have found this post. Finally seeing some straight answers on whether or not the CV front end will actually work or not.
@Ibex do you have any pics of your truck set up using the CV front end and motor?
Thanks!
@Ibex do you have any pics of your truck set up using the CV front end and motor?
Thanks!
Tuned
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From: Bandera, /texas
I'm so glad to have found this post. Finally seeing some straight answers on whether or not the CV front end will actually work or not.
@Ibex do you have any pics of your truck set up using the CV front end and motor?
Thanks!
@Ibex do you have any pics of your truck set up using the CV front end and motor?
Thanks!
CV IFS, engine and transmission on 1958 F100 frame.
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