i am getting ready to install the mustang II front end in my 59, and was wondering if i should go for stock spindles or dropped ones... how much of a drop should i expect to get from just putting the m-II front end on if any over the stock height?
adam

 

I'm doing the same think on a 50 F-1 frame ,need to know how low will it go

 

I think it depends on the mfgr of your kit's crossmember. When I ordered the MII setup for my '51 F1 from TCI last month, I asked the same question, and they reported a 2"drop from stock height. But I suppose the crossmember could be built differently by different mfgrs, which may change the location of the suspension parts on your frame. I was fretting over this myself, wondering if I should order the stock or dropped MII spindels, so TCI (via Tim's Hot Rods) said to try the stock, and if I want the truck lower I could trade them in for dropped spindles at no charge. They're good to work with.

Gary

 

It will drop 2 inches and if you go with drop spindles expect 4 to 4.5 inch drop this is according to the hot rod shop that will install my ifs (heidts)

 

I installed a heidts kit along with 2"droped spindles and airbags and mine drops as low as wanted. I don't have it on the road yet but have a few friends that run air bags and its like riding in by parents navigator. Plus its adjustable.

Eddie

 

I used the TCI package and recommend the 2" drop. You can always play with the springs.

 

Check out my gallery. The last picture is with the lower A-arms level which is where they recommend final ride height to be. My kit is the Fatman Stage II and the tires are 15". One thing I like with the Fatman is a low appearance but approx 5 or 6 inches between crossmember and ground.