The computerdrawn plans, which do not require blueprint reading skills, permit. Widely recognized forms and designs like the mustang ii front end are. I made this an educational section of the build so i bought some books, did tons of research and learned much about suspensions. Speedway 196470 mustang weldon mustang ii suspension. Had anyone grafted original musatng ii pinto front suspension in a. Mustang ii front suspension in a 65 mustang vintage. I need new springs that will carry the weight and restore the correct geometry to the suspension. The geometry of chassis design and suspension movement dictate the.
This misunderstood mustang also left a surprising legacy on the hot rodding world. I know i would not be disappointed with either the hds or alter i was just trying to save a bit of money. The car has a big block in it and the front springs are sagging, throwing off the geometry. Brian defords reverse trike adventure chapter 6 front. Fat man fabrication is probably best known for its mustang ii type front suspension systems. This premium setup will delete the shock towers, clearing up space in your engine compartment for a 5.
The kit is supplied with two 34 spacers which must be. Mustang ii front suspension build your own for a fraction of the. But most of these better handling cars are wider than your studebaker. Vsusp no longer supports any version of internet explorer. For over 2 decades, airbagit has been helping the aftermarket suspension industry save money on air suspension kits, air bag suspension, and air kit suspension parts and much more. Installing a mustang ii front end will lower your cartruck 2 3 inches. Street rod engineering mustang ii independent front suspensions are some of the strongest in the industry. Peruse magazine articles about hotrods or modified muscle cars, and inevitably youll see mustang ii front suspension mentioned. The frame rails on the opel are about 20 appart and the m ii rack mounting points are 21 therefore you would have to make l brackets to hold the rack in place. Autoware autoware inc front suspension geometry software. Helix suspension brakes and steering hexshx3spr sku. Mustang ii front suspension build your own, fraction the cost. How the mustang ii left a lasting mark on hot rodding hagerty media.
Mustang ii front end for a bodies only mopar forum. The front wheel track of the rt is much wider in stance than the mustang ii so using standard aarms would not provide the correct geometry for the suspension travel. Suspension geometry part 1 camber, toe, caster, kpi, scrub radius sk8215. While others have chosen to keep the same antiquated suspension geometry and. Just cut the crossmember to fit the frame rail distance. The company now offers a front strut kit for select shocktowerequipped ford models from 1964 to 1973. The front suspension was definately the best part of that car. Step by step instructions on how to install ridetech mustang ii controls arms onto an original or aftermarket mustang ii crossmember. Mustang ii suspension 68 galaxie ford muscle cars tech.
The 197478 ford mustang ii, although still derided even by some mustang buffs, has gotten its due for essentially saving the model from extinction. Helix nitrogen gas charged shocks are precision engineered for long life and improve. There are a number of aftermarket front end conversions for older cars out there. To make things last we need to push the rack and pinion forward for better clearance against that bushing. Keeping this in mind i chose to purchase a suspension design software that i could.
Cleansheet design, not mustang ii or revised oem geometry. You best know how the geometry works and have some fab skills. Autowares racing and performance tech site software for auto racing and high performance cars data acquisition systems new and used engineering services and live seminars on performance and racing technology all types of tech info on racecar engines, chassis and suspension setup for road. I dont know the distance across the frame rails yet, but i know you are going to. This rack can be used on any of our front suspension crossmembers that have the slotted rack mount on the passenger side. My front suspension is a tubular double aarm and uses a wilwood. I have an after market martz chassis for my 70 camaro should have bought a different one with mustang suspension, the lower control arm is 15 from bolt center to middle of the ball joint. Heidts basic mustang ii front suspension kit can give a 196570. If you want your classic stude to drive like a modern sport sedan, this is not going to be achieved by bolting on a mustang ii front end, as others have suggested.
I have a 1941 chevy coupe with a mustang ii front suspension. Locate and mark centerline of front axle on top, sides and bottom of both frame rails with a scribe. Ford mustang wheel alignment specifications, suspension adjustability information, and recommended alignment type. Unfollow mustang 2 front suspension to stop getting updates on. We adjust the front suspension geometry in our 2001 ford mustang gt 3g gt project car with steedas x2 ball joints and bumpsteer kit 5. Ok, i really dont want to start an argument but you are full of siht. Modern mustang ii suspension systems reinforce the frame rails with steel plate, and then tie the two sides together with a very substantial crossmember. Most of the mustang ii swap that i see on the web are the aftermarket type.
The rack and pinion center is going to be 3 forward drawing 2, dim. Universal mustang ii ifs kits johnny law is the leader in front suspension systems, air bag suspension kits, control arms, steering columns, and brake parts. Heidts mustang ii complete front suspension kits are everything you need to get the handling and stopping power that you have been looking for. Mustang ii style suspension system install project. The mustang ii isnt the best handling suspension out there, but imo it is decent. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1965 ford mustang parts, including 1965 ford mustang interior parts and soft trim, 1965 ford mustang exterior sheet metal, 1965 ford mustang moldings, 1965 ford mustang emblems, 1965 ford mustang weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Problem solving hot rod chassis parts for 40 years. During the 60s and 70s the design of the mopar front suspension was a better design than any of the other big 3. As used on the 2015 mustang and other ford platforms. You can also use this function to compare front and rear suspension although be careful as only the model at the front of the drawing is saved within the url.
Front and rear suspension analysis simulation software program. Because internet explorers maximum url length is shorter than other browsers, your project cannot be saved properly in this browser. These complete front suspension kits are available in prefit kits or universal kits to easily match your vehicle. That being said, i have installed a mustang ii front suspension kit in my brothers previous mustang for the second reason. Requires tubular style control arms which are available in many of our hub to hub suspension kits. Helix mustang ii ifs suspension packages free shipping.
Both of these kits will relocate the forward control arm bushing in front of the main crossmember. Front view suspension geometry calculatorsimulator. Mustang ii suspension for a bodies only mopar forum. Mustang ii front end on a 63 galaxie ford muscle cars. Had anyone grafted original musatng ii pinto front suspension in a mustang. Mustang ii crossmember kits installation instructions. Heavy duty bare bones builder mustang ii ifs kits for the builder or hobbiest who wants to use their own. Mustang suspension geometry lowered mustang suspension. Revolutionize your suspension with helix ifs packages. Suspension geometry part 1 camber, toe, caster, kpi. How does the original mustang ii compare to the after market type in terms of suspension geometry. Ii compare to the after market type in terms of suspension geometry. Mustang ii suspension kits come complete with crossmember, paintable tubular upper and lower full aframe style control arms, 11 five lug rotors, bearings and seals, springs, shocks, stock spindles, gm calipers with brackets and pads, manual rack and pinion with tie rod ends and bushings, rubber spring cushions, spindle nuts wwashers, and all mounting hardware. Not only is the martz setup a huge leap in suspension geometry engineering, it also has a.
Remove all front sheet metal, bumper, radiator, engine and transmission. I use mustang ii components all of the time and no, it does not fit the opel gt. Great geometry corners so well its used on many cobra replicars narrow track width makes it perfect for hot rods and street rods spindles designed to work with more dependable rack and pinion steering. A few, like the jaguar, carry the entire front suspension on a single crossmember. I ended up with some mustang ii parts, that i would like to install in the truck. Independent front suspension mustang ii installation from. Upgrade your 1964 to 1970 mustang front suspension by installing this weld in mustang ii crossmember. Chassisworks new gmachine design, developed with the aid of finite element analysis fea software, is far superior in performance, reliability, and ease of installation than components made to directly replace 40yearold 60s musclecar geometry and variants of the 30yearold mustang ii suspension. Chassisworks g machine front end is a truly versatile highperformance suspension. There is much more load sharing between the two sides than with the stock suspension, and a much more rigid connection between the two sides. Although the mustang ii is not the best layout for competition, it is a tried and true geometry for thousands of street rods and hundreds of thousands of highway miles. While not a true mustang ii spindle geometry, it does accept standard wheel hubs and.
Independent front suspension mustang ii installation from heidts. Build a solid foundation for your 19671970 ford mustang with this total control products tcp kcfa2 2 firewalllength subframe clip. This kit is a complete hub to hub kit and includes the highest quality components for a complete installation. How the mustang ii left a lasting mark on hot rodding. Fomoco, you ask anyone have experience using this or similar conversion package on a 68 galaxie. My question is if i replaced the control arm with one that is 15 34 long and move the inner bolt hole in 34 how much of a difference will there be in geometry. Later, the mustang ii suspension package turned out to be a similarly sized package to the stock mustang components, and the basic frame rail location is adaptable to the mustang rails.
Mustang ii crossmember kits installation instructions 1. Many manufacturers have all of the parts needed spindles, brakes, springs, sway bars, etc. Mustang ii suspension question moved from suspension. Available with either mustang ii, custom ifs, or air. Heidts mustang ii complete front suspension kits jegs. We take this 1968 ford mustang and decide to upgrade the front suspension using the new heidts superride ii suspension kit. Helix mustang ii ifs suspension packages feature all the factory dimensions and mount locations for correct suspension geometry and smooth installation. I am curious if anyone has made the swap to an aftermarket front end on a 63 galaxie. A mustang ii independent front suspension system was purchased from heidts. Design and fabrication of a suspension rig digital commons. Second problem is the lower aarms are mounted too low with respect to the rest of the suspension. If you are in need of air lift suspension, suspension lift kits, lambo doors, train horns or any other suspension components, airbagit is the place. Complete mustang ii front end for hot rod, generic sheet metal that can be trimmed to fit under various old cars. The front panel allows the user to select program for each experiment and log the.
This is a brand new complete mustang ii front end suspension for you 19471954 chevy pickup truck. When i say the geometry is better than a mustang ii front end i am refering to undesirable changes in camber and bump steer as the suspension moves through its travel. Susprog3d suspension by design is a complete software package enabling the design, evaluation and. The mustang ii suspension is not a great handling suspension, hell one of ams the pioneer of the mustang ii clip being used as a donor suspension chief. The revo front end has been designed from scratch using the latest cad development software and design processes. Its ideal to build the whole car at ride height, including setting up the suspension geometry. Among its benefits were compact packaging and good geometry for agile. Hey paul, i have a 1980 chevy luv truck that i want to put a mustang ii front suspension into. They will give your car or truck the excellent handling of independent suspension, along with reliable stopping power. Installation instructions mustang ii ifs complete parts. Alternatively, the executable file is included in the folder and can be run instantly by double clicking. Mustang ii coilover ifs w stock control arms, coilovers. Total control products tcp kcfa22 mustang subframe clip.
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