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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mercury_kid
All I can say is don't put a 350 C**** in it. There is way to many very nice looking Ford trucks around that got 350's shoved in 'em.

Nope .... no 350's or 396's for me. Wiped too many of them off the .25 mile strip (with another off brand).

SD .... I'll put the frame suggestion in the Thanks but No Thanks file.

Cmoritz .... I'll keep my eyes open for a Jag. What's the mertz in you signature?

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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You GO Mercury KID.....eee ha!

I'm with you Don...I really like that 351 W. Lots of parts/ Lots of options, light and strong.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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FWIW, Steering and Suspension .: Articles Here's a list of articles that explain the front suspension options. Knowledge is power, and ya may as well as get all that ya can so you can make the right decision for yourself. I forgot to mention, welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Tried many combos over the years. In short just go with Havi's opine. Really,
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Tried many combos over the years. In short just go with Havi's opine. Really,
Jon

Thanks again fellers. I sure appreciate the comraderie and willingly given great information. I've already learned a bunch here.

Don
 
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