F-superduty 2wd front axle questions

[rat49f6]

Check town and country auto in amanda ohio?

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[BWCbuilt]

nothing there last I checked, after doing a little more thinking, I might just make my own tubular a-arm suspension for the front, It would probably wind up being cheaper, and less of a hassle.

 

[rat49f6]

basic mustang 2 set up with chevy spindles
I'm trying to remember y I used 01 -07 set up ... Can't remember y it was better than earlier

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[BWCbuilt]

didn't you come to the conclusion that the chevy a-arms you had would not work for whatever reason?

 

[rat49f6]

reason they wont work as is is because of limit in range of motion
i can only get 8" of flex out of the top arm before it bottoms out the ball joint... and i need atleast 10

the F-Superduty wasnt in the yard when i got back ill try again tomorrow

 

[BWCbuilt]

So rather than buy a clip I should probably just buy spindles and make my own A-arms? sucks to have to do, but if its the only way......

 

[rat49f6]

Plenty of companies make arms
Check out michigan metal works
Thats who I will be using

Without factory mounting points on the frame it makes it difficult to keep the wheels true thru the entire cycle of a bag...just something to think about

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[BWCbuilt]

I have more time than money, and I also have a full machine shop at my disposal..... I would rather build than buy. I don't see what would be so difficult about fabbing up mounting points?

 

[rat49f6]

The problem is at certian points of the rotation the wheel will actually toe in/out ... 2000ish rangers are famous for this

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[BWCbuilt]

I guess I am not seeing the logic in what you are saying, can you provide a link to some relevant information? I dont see how a correctly engineered custom A-arm suspension would be any less effective than a factory one

 

[BWCbuilt]

any info rat? pretty sure I have my rear suspension drawn out (cantilever four link) still trying to decide the best way to do the front

 

[rat49f6]

Can't find any write ups on what I'm talking about
Ill keeping looking

Are you doing the rear with a triangulated 4 link or paralell?

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[rat49f6]

Seems like it is totally possible to lay frame on beams

Google... Bagged 96 f150

Djm dream beams seam to work best and I loved mine

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[BWCbuilt]

Triangulated.
I have seen them slammed with beams, but I dont like how bad they camber in when slammed, you also have to notch the frame to account for the tie rods, and it puts them in a hell of a bind from what I can tell.... but I am no expert either....

 

[rat49f6]

take notice which brand each truck has ... some brand beams camber less than others

I did paralell with cantilever and im very happy with how it worked out
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[BWCbuilt]

Why did you choose a-arms over drop beams?

 

[rat49f6]

Sd don't lay on beams
I would have done a chevy clip but felt better about making arms work because I'll be running a 500 hp engine ...hence why I asked what you are rubbing engine wise
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[BWCbuilt]

moar reading time for me.... I want to get this thing moving before I get stale on the project