i need new front end
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i need new front end
hey i was wondering what front end would go best in a 62 unibody i want power steering and breaks?---- i heard a mustang ll would work but i dont know and also i found a front end in jegs magazine its the "jegster" would it go --- i want the best
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hav, Unfortunatly the truck is pre modern. I would suggest that you look at a newer model truck and put your uni sheetmetal on that chassis. A mid 70s truck would have disc brakes and power steering. Upgrading engines and trannys would be much easier also. There are a lot of those trucks available cheep, with bad sheetmetal.
If you start with a newly painty chassis, new engine & tranny you will have the basics. Prepping the sheetmetal and installing it is the easy way.
Figure 2 to 3 years to do the project and you will have some truck when finished.
If you start with a newly painty chassis, new engine & tranny you will have the basics. Prepping the sheetmetal and installing it is the easy way.
Figure 2 to 3 years to do the project and you will have some truck when finished.
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i need new front end
Originally posted by haveauni
hey i was wondering what front end would go best in a 62 unibody i want power steering and breaks?---- i heard a mustang ll would work but i dont know and also i found a front end in jegs magazine its the "jegster" would it go --- i want the best
hey i was wondering what front end would go best in a 62 unibody i want power steering and breaks?---- i heard a mustang ll would work but i dont know and also i found a front end in jegs magazine its the "jegster" would it go --- i want the best
There are several options available.
1. Mustang II
2. Frame swap
3. Volare splice
4. Dakota kit
5. Corvette kit
6. Aerostar splice
You need to decide what it is you want to do with your truck. All of the above will get you disc brakes and power steering (rack and pinion). You can lower your I-beam, add power discs and make your steering as good as power steering.
Before I installed an IFS, I replace the kingpins, lubed the joints and corrected my tire pressure. It made a world of difference in the handling and steering effort. I still had to start the truck moving forward before i could turn the wheels with little or no effert but it's better on the tire wear anyway.
Give us an Idea of what you have to spend and your abilities and we can help out.
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There is a drop straight axle, but I think we all agree that a different suspension will make a great driver out of it. I grafted a '77 F-150 front chassis on a '55 once. It's hard work & has to be done on a level ground, but was it neat! Remember, anyone can restore a classic, it takes a real man to cut one up 
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Your right John, I did say lower the Ibeam, I meant to add: by using mono leaves, reverse eye leaves. Sorry for the confusion.
Again, a decision as to what the truck is to be used for would be essential in deciding what type of conversion is needed.
Again, a decision as to what the truck is to be used for would be essential in deciding what type of conversion is needed.
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