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StangItMan
07-21-2007, 05:24 PM
Lowering '66 F100 ... need help with front I-Beams.

Anyone successfully lower an I-Beam setup without Dream Beams or the equivalent in any other brand?

Changing over to disc brakes and wish to lower this short bed as we do the job. Rear spring flip is easy, just wondering about the front suspension options.
1BADP71
07-21-2007, 06:06 PM
dont they have a bolt on mustangII front disc conversion ? all in one.
StangItMan
07-21-2007, 06:28 PM
Not up on that. We have purchased all the mid-70's parts to do OE brake upgrade.

Wondering how to get around buying I-Beam upgrade ... Dream Beams are too pricey, IMO.
jabtay
07-21-2007, 07:40 PM
cant get around buying the beams, unless you want to keep buying tires. you can get a mustang II front kit and put that on
StangItMan
07-21-2007, 11:54 PM
Mustang II kit? How so? Purchase as a kit or a gather this and that project?
1BADP71
07-22-2007, 12:04 AM
Mustang II kit? How so? Purchase as a kit or a gather this and that project?

this is what i said on the second post :lol: it converts you to a coil A arm suspension , and gives you disc brakes .

here . check this link . i know what im doing here. i had a 55 chevy truck with a 73 nova subframe for this exact reason ;)

Comparing Front Suspensions For A Ford F-100 Pickup - Custom Classic Trucks (http://www.customclassictrucks.com/howto/ford_f100_front_suspension_comparisons/)
DANGERANGER
07-25-2007, 12:28 AM
Dream beams are the way to go if wanting to drop a beamed Ford. Done tons, no real competition for the older ones. Newer ones Belltech makes them but they are more money.
MII is really the way to go, honestly. I have done these on numerous vehicles with awesome results. Better handling, steering, more brake options, manual or power, etc.
I am a DJM dealer/installer, also a TCI dealer manufacturer of MII clips. Have used other companys, alot are very similar.
LMK if I can help or answer any questions
StangItMan
07-30-2007, 10:23 PM
Thanks guys ... this 66 is soon to be back on the front burner --- busy with Fox bodies for my boys currently.

Danger, you sell DJM? Keep in touch!
DANGERANGER
08-04-2007, 11:00 AM
Hey Stagit
Yes I am a DJM dealer, LMK when you need something. Contact info below.
thanx
StangItMan
08-04-2007, 11:42 PM
Will do ... thanks!
DANGERANGER
08-07-2007, 12:16 AM
Thank You!