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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 01:00 PM
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I'm in the process of converting a 1979 F100 for street/strip use and wonder if anyone out there has any experience with converting I-Beam suspension to A-arm (mustang II type) style. I know there are kits offered by several companies for $2000 plus but I was thinking more allong the line of using salvage yard parts to keep costs down. Any suggestions welcome. Thx
 
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 02:18 AM
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From everything I have read(I have a '71 that I want to do that to). From what I have read it ends up being about he same price to get the KIT. That is mainly becuase the M II front end has to be widened. The M II A-arms are fairly weak also and must use the supports. I am not sure where you have checked but check out FATMAN FAB. http://www.fatmanfab.com/

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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