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Introducing the New 1965 – 1979 Ford F-100 Suspension System
The classic Ford F-100 and F-150 platform presents some unique challenges, but our newest system completely revamps every aspect of the truck’s suspension.
Ford built this truck for a different era, back when the speed limit was 55 and trucks were meant to work hard. While the original twin I-beam front suspension was certainly built “Ford Tough,” it wasn’t exactly built to carve corners.
Our complete bolt-in suspension system for classic Ford trucks removes the entire factory front crossmember in favor of our bolt-on front crossmember. It also replaces the old leaf spring rear with a four-link. This package can be ordered with either Shockwaves or coil-overs, both of which will help get your truck sitting—and performing—better than ever.
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The Details
1965-1979 Front Suspension:
- Removes bulky, heavy, poor handling twin I-beam suspension
- Bolt-in cradle is super strong and strengthens the front of the truck while providing structural mounts front control arms – utilizes substantial “H” style design compared to other “I” style crossmembers.
- Superb suspension geometry, built without compromise – vastly superior to adapted salvage yard “Crown-Vic suspension swaps” or “street rod style” / Mustang II front systems with optimized roll centers and anti-dive.
- Delrin bushings on upper and lower control arms provide smooth, squeak-free long life
- Upper control arm cross shaft allows for easy alignment and use of caster slugs
- Adjustable steering stop on lower control arm
- Utilizes Ridetech tall spindle which uses “AFX brake kits” – many of the kits (Willwood) are dual drilled for 4.5 x 5 or 5 x 5 bolt pattern
- Increased camber gain with tall spindle, 5-8 degree’s caster for improved high speed stability
- 63.5” in front track width (wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface) – provides options for traditional offset wheel choices
- Fits 14 inch and larger wheels. If using more than 4.5″ of backspacing,18″ wheels are required.
- Motor mount “loops” connect cradle to frame rails to reinforce frame
- Motor mounts options for Modular Ford, Ford FE, and Small Block Ford, Chevy LS / Small Block / Big Block
- Front sway bar measures 1.5″ x .250 wall and provides confident cornering and smooth ride
- Adjustable bump stops
- Rack and pinion steering conversion with 15.5” center to center bushing mounts for ’79-’93 Mustang style steering rack
- Includes billet adjustable tie rods
- Bump steer has been virtually eliminated
- Adaptable to stock steering column using kit 12319505, includes column adapter, U-Joint and shaft.
- High quality satin black powder coat finish
- Entire system saves approximately 130 lbs. from the front of the truck.
Rear 4-Link Suspension:
- Removes factory leaf spring suspension and bracketry
- Complete parallel 4-link with Panhard and c-notches
- Works with Coil-over or Shockwaves Air Suspension
- Includes R-Joints on all links for smooth, bind free, quite operation and long life
- Optimized roll center and anti-squat (60% anti-dive) for amazing traction and elimination of wheel hop
- High quality satin black powder coat finish
- Reduces rear weight by 50 lbs.
- 1965-1972 – No bed modification needed
- 1973-1979 – Slight bed support rail modification needed (not visible from the top side of the truck
A True Bolt-On Installation
Click the video above to watch us transform this F-100 into a corner-carving street machine.
Can this be used to lower and convert a 79 bronco to 2wd?
We have not tested the system on any Broncos… Not sure what shape the frame rails are or the original frame width.
Looking to get pricing on full suspension system for 71 F100
https://www.ridetech.com/product-category/applications/trucks/1965-1979-ford-truck-f-100-and-f-150/
I have a 1966 F100 custom cab. I would like to se front and rear kits with prices.
Thank you,
Jim
https://www.ridetech.com/product-category/applications/trucks/1965-1979-ford-truck-f-100-and-f-150/
looking for an air ride suspension Front and rear , to work for a 1957 Ford ranchero what would be my best application
Sorry, currently dont offer anything pre-made for this application, universal bag kit and 4=links are available for a custom build.
Just getting ready to do up a 1948 ford f1! Would like it to be on full air ride! Would you have a complete set up that will fork
sorry sure dont.
Hi will this kit fit a 78 f250 right hand drive for Australia I am building a izuzu diesel daily driver , I love the f100 you have done cheers Warwick
possibly, never tried, let us know what you find, Thanks
Has this system been tried on a 1967-1972 F250 chassis?
not that we are aware of….
What front hubs do you use for this kit?
Utilizes Ridetech tall spindle which uses “AFX brake kits” – many of the kits (Willwood) are dual-drilled for 4.5 x 5 or 5 x 5 bolt pattern
Will this work on a 1960 F100?
no, this kit only fits 65-79
Hi. I am looking at your front and rear kits for a 65 F100. Do you have the feont to suit a 385 series(460)?
So nice
Wanting to air ride my 2011 gmc savana explorer conversion van. I think 1500 . Is this at all possible through you guys?
Currently nothing is available for those, are you looking for load support?
how much can i lower my 1971 f-100 with this kit,thanks.
this kit is a 4-6 drop