rear suspension options
rear suspension options
I have a 64 f100 short bed and a Dana 60 with 9 leaf rear springs. What are some options on softening up the ride a bit? I use my truck to haul some light items so it is mostly a cruiser. Every time I go over a big bump, I almost hit my head on the roof. I just pulled my bed off to install my fuel tank so now is a good time to make a change.
1964 F-100 SWB, 292,
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
Re: rear suspension options
1964 F-100 SWB, 292,
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
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Re: rear suspension options
Is your truck a camper special? They were equipped with the dana limited slip and heavier springs. 9 leaves are probably 4 more than a std f100. I'd think about either removing a few leafs or getting a set of std springs.
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Re: rear suspension options
I am considering this kit once I put my 9.75" Expedition rear end in:
http://totalcostinvolved.com/products/1 ... pring-kit/
http://totalcostinvolved.com/products/1 ... pring-kit/
Re: rear suspension options
I am considering the No Limit 3 link or the Fatbar 4 link. The welding part is what I am nervous about.
1964 F-100 SWB, 292,
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
Re: rear suspension options
Has anyone on here used the No limit 3 link setup? There isn't much info out there on the install or the results.
1964 F-100 SWB, 292,
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
Re: rear suspension options
Decided I am going with the mono leafs from POL. I don't really want to go over the top right now on the rear end.
1964 F-100 SWB, 292,
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
Re: rear suspension options
What springs should I use around the new shocks? The mono leafs are a 4" drop and the shocks are lowered too.
1964 F-100 SWB, 292,
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
IC front suspension
No-Limit Fatbar 4 link
full rewire complete
T-5 transmission
Front Tilt Hood
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Re: rear suspension options
With 4" of drop, your shocks won't be doing much, without relocating the brackets. They will be more horizontal than vertical, which means minimal compression and rebound for the same suspension travel, which you won't have much of, without frame modifications. The result is that your ride may be even more harsh now because you will be hitting the bump stops, if you are not riding on them.
Lawrenceville, Ga
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
Re: rear suspension options
On my longbed 64 I had the same problem - lumberwagon ride and the truck sat too high. I just removed 3 or 4 leafs , installed some good shocks and for little money truck now sits right and rides smooth.
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Re: rear suspension options
this is a trick that we and few others did and Like I said I by far do not go by most books/bookworms.. On 53-56 trucks rode rough so we added about 200-300lbs to the rear and that settle these trucks down,, we added it in the tailgate and added it under the bed between frame rails,, NO air shocks, Just a top of the line shock, took springs apart and put liner in between each leaf.. by doing this you will be surprised on a difference
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Lazy FORD Ranch
Where Ford Trucks Rest in Peace
Dakota,,, RIP will never be the same looking for 61-66 trucks again ,, Kathy
Slickstock,,, York, PA
Slickstock,,, Kansas City, MO
Slickstock,,, Altoona, IOWA
Slickstock,,, Salina, KS
Now Cooper will try his best
Cooper now has 2018 Slick Stock,, give him a fair star
Slickstock Kansas City, Mo