and what do one of these sell for? I don't want too keep in over my hesd!and why do you use them for and does it mater what years will work? '74-'78?

 

To add an independant front suspension and disc brakes to your vehicle.

The kits start out at around $1600 with new crossmember.

Check out Heidts.com and search your internet for more information.

 

They are used to give you a better ride, power steering (if you want it), and disc brakes. They are usually found on Mustang II's and Pinos, I don't know what years though. My salvage yard told me once that it would cost $125 for a savaged front end, then add about $400 for an aftermarket crossmember, and then the cost of rebuilding it and installing it and you could could have one for under $1000. Or you could go for an all after market chrome suspension with all the exstras and have it for around $5000, just how far you want to go with it. You can try searching the '60-'48 forum for more info on it (although the search option is gone now). They have a better understanding in this subject. Godd luck!

Clayton

 

If you really want a Mustang II front suspension, and don't want to buy an aftermarket kit, then look for '75-'78, try to avoid the '74 since none had a V8, but in '75 Ford put a V8 in the Mustang II. But, you really are better off in the long run to just purchase a kit from somebody like Heidts or something. You'll have all new parts, plus you'll be able to do upgrades to bigger brakes, and better A-arms and springs. PLus, they take all the guesswork out by selling you a kit made specifiaclly for your year truck. Remember, the Mustang II's in the boneyards have 25+ years on their suspensions, and most probably need some new parts.

Gary
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1946 pickup-ongoing project
1947 pickup-waiting for resto.
1957 Ford FL 500 Town Victoria
1970 Mustang FB-daily driver
selling my '88 B2 2.9/AT 2WD

 

I know that some cars had heavier springs, and a sturdier crossmember. Look for a V-6 with air conditioning. A street rod magazine would be a good place to look for information on this.