F-100 Front Suspension Swap

you DO either have to mod the crossmember, switch oil pans, or raise the motor though.

Originally posted by Gump1986



i think it is an interesting idea. i would be curious to see how different the track width is. there are alot of these available in my area, it would be easy especially if you were stock flooring it at the same time and used the chevy rear to keep the bolt pattern the same all the way around.

or if your shortening the rear, or have a little extra cash, have new axles or whatever made with the chevy pattern.

I kinda thought there would be some oil pan issues. It seems as though since I mentioned this idea to a few friends of mine that now I'm just a cheap bastard who wants the easy way out instead of spending 2000 on a front clip or 7000 on a new chassis. What ever happened to just building them to enjoy and not with every penny you have???

it's a pretty basic swap from my understanding. i was looking into an MII front, but people have had loads of problems with the arms ripping out of the hats on just static suspension, I wouldn't test it on adjustable.

I am going to use an s10 clip more than likely, but if need be, I can always use a FSC clip so I can lay a taller tire. I want to lay a 30 inch right now, thats a 22 with a somewhat decent tire.

it's a pretty basic swap from my understanding. i was looking into an MII front, but people have had loads of problems with the arms ripping out of the hats on just static suspension, I wouldn't test it on adjustable.

I am going to use an s10 clip more than likely, but if need be, I can always use a FSC clip so I can lay a taller tire. I want to lay a 30 inch right now, thats a 22 with a somewhat decent tire.

34" just like I hoped it would be. Now I just gotta get my hands on the clip.

i think the chevy would give you alot more lift and strength than the m2 sus. I think it would be nice to keep it all ford and try the new ford a-arm suspention. I havent ever tried any cause i started with my s10 and i was more willing to mess that one up learnin how to build one than to mess up my old truck lol.

fords are terrible to bag. rangers and 150's both are a pain. a chevy on the other hand...

Do a search for crown vic swap on the '64 ford... there's a site out there that details it a little and looks like a great way to go on those trucks....

wish i could still find it, but i can't!!!

Thanks for all the help guys. I never figured a thread I posted on here would actually yield so much useful info.