Insight
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I am doing a frame off restoration of a 55 f 100 and i am wanting to upgrade to a more modern setup on the chassis all around. I am ordering a mustang II setup for the front doing rear disc brakes and swaying back and forth between a 4 link for the rear or sticking to leafs with caltracs. I am going to be running about 600 horsepower and will definatly need traction. I was thinking about lowering it at least 3 inches. I am unsure if that will acheive the look i am after seeing as i cannot find a definate picture of a 3 inch dropped truck. (anyone have one by chance?). Now for the rapid fire questions..... Will i have to C notch the frame on a 3 inch drop? Whats the easiest way to get the mustang II down to 3" drop from the 2 it already comes with. And the pros and cons of a 4 link compared to a leaf/ traction bar setup. Sorry for the long post but i just wanna make sure im not making this decision harder than it should be. Thanks
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why mustang 2? what kind of budget ? why 3 inches not to be difficult but you seem to have a plan but with 600 hp I would think the best would be how to get this power to the ground is this for street or strip that is the question
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Im building it mainly for street use. Im going with the mustang II just on the ease of the install and the availability. Any other suggestions? Im not sure on a budget but around 15-18 thousand for the whole rebuild sounds about right as of now maybe more maybe less but thats the ballpark . On the 3 inch drop question, i am not set on that yet but i think it will acheive the look i want. And as far as getting the power to the ground from the motor. Well that is one of my main concerns. I know that you can get that power to the ground fairly easy, it's just what the best setup will be i.e. suspension, gearing, tires etc.
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I would like to stick with the 9 inch. i had an 8.8 in a race truck i built and it was a pain in the @$$ when it came time to change gears. As far as airbags go... im not looking for adjustable ride heights or anything like that but ill keep the option open. I am picky i dont really wanna tub my truck if i can help it but it is definatly on my mind if i can't cram the size tire i need under it.