Suspension components
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Suspension components
Anyone know of upgraded suspension components that might be available?
Most interested in tubular control arms
Most interested in tubular control arms
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Never heard of any being offered - just not enough interest in them compared to Mustangs which have heaps of after market support.
Check the Galaxie that Jay Leno has - special control arms built for it but they were a once off.
Graeme
Check the Galaxie that Jay Leno has - special control arms built for it but they were a once off.
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
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I don't know if these would work on Tbirds because of the amount of weight over the front wheels but they seem to be made for every other make of Ford.
http://www.rrs-online.com.au/au/ho2-coi ... strut.html
http://www.rrs-online.com.au/au/ho2-coi ... strut.html
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Good find Stubbie, that might be a good starting point too at least ask questions.
Graeme
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
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Cool product but I don't think our strut towers were designed to take that strain.
I've heard people comment about them moving if you remove the brace so I imagine this would be an issue long term with out some serious restructuring.
My issues is I bought some rims used that are spot of for the car in terms of look and with a spacer they fit however at full lock there are only about 1/8 inch from the edge of the rim to the side of the upper control arm. I'm worried this is not enough clearence.
Trying to decide if I modify the upper control arm.
I've heard people comment about them moving if you remove the brace so I imagine this would be an issue long term with out some serious restructuring.
My issues is I bought some rims used that are spot of for the car in terms of look and with a spacer they fit however at full lock there are only about 1/8 inch from the edge of the rim to the side of the upper control arm. I'm worried this is not enough clearence.
Trying to decide if I modify the upper control arm.
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1/4" sounds ok.
And did some research on those parts - not 'over engineered' enough for my liking.
Graee
And did some research on those parts - not 'over engineered' enough for my liking.
Graee
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
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Yeah good idea but I'd prefer something designed as a kit specific to the car in question.
When fitting the rims I removed the spring so I could test the full tuck and was surprised how much tension just the control arms will hold. Granted I have the motor out but the front would come off the jack stands just on the bushing flex.
Defiantly would concern me going from 5 load points down to three
When fitting the rims I removed the spring so I could test the full tuck and was surprised how much tension just the control arms will hold. Granted I have the motor out but the front would come off the jack stands just on the bushing flex.
Defiantly would concern me going from 5 load points down to three
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I think if you just focussed on the comfort level for straight roads and install disc brakes and a heavy duty sway bar on the front that should keep you happy. Save the fancy stuff for cars that are designed to go around corners.
Graeme
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
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I see they sell a strut brace kit as well for body flex.
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I'm working on the rear leaf springs and upgrading the bushings. But I can't find a universal kit for the car anywhere. I'm looking for poly bushings. Does anyone know which car the Thunderbird shared/borrowed/whatever it's rear leafs from? F-100? Galaxie? It would really help my build. Thanks
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Polybushings.com has bushings by size if you first know the dimensions of the bushings you need. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
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Did Ford change anything to the rear leafs from the 3rd generation to the fourth? I don't see why?
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I went to PolyBushings.com and only found bushings for 1960-64. So I'm wondering If I could use those for my car/