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Hello all,
Heres my question. I own a "65 s/b 2wd Custom Cab, and am in the process of making it into a street rod. However, I am confused about a few things. It is my understanding that 65-79, the front suspension (I-beam, spindles, etc.) are universal. However, some websites that sell lowered I-beams list beams for truck years 65-74, then 75-79, others list 65-79 as the same. Also, I read the excellent article by Ken Payne regarding drum to disk swap in 65-72 vehicles. He lists in there for 65-66, to use spindles, rotors and calipers from a '74 model. With this in mind, if I lower the truck with an aftermarket 65-79 I-beam, then the year issue would be mute as long as I use disk components within those years. Correct???? If anyone has any input or can set me straight, I will surely appreciate it. (Sorry if I am rambling)
Don
Hello all,
Heres my question. I own a "65 s/b 2wd Custom Cab, and am in the process of making it into a street rod. However, I am confused about a few things. It is my understanding that 65-79, the front suspension (I-beam, spindles, etc.) are universal. However, some websites that sell lowered I-beams list beams for truck years 65-74, then 75-79, others list 65-79 as the same. Also, I read the excellent article by Ken Payne regarding drum to disk swap in 65-72 vehicles. He lists in there for 65-66, to use spindles, rotors and calipers from a '74 model. With this in mind, if I lower the truck with an aftermarket 65-79 I-beam, then the year issue would be mute as long as I use disk components within those years. Correct???? If anyone has any input or can set me straight, I will surely appreciate it. (Sorry if I am rambling)
Don
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bolo, that is correct. All 65-79 Ford 1/2 ton I-beam setups are bolt up interchangeable. Purchase your mid to late 70s parts first so if you need to be year specific with your order, you will have a proper year to give. I don't know that it would matter, I have never done this.
John
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