Re: f/m/j sub frame
[Re: stevieh]
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05/20/10 07:28 PM
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There is no problem with parts availability for the F/M/J suspension.
They made it till 89 and to be honest I'd use as late a version as you can get. They were beefed up over the years and the last few years are the best.
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Re: f/m/j sub frame
[Re: RodStRace]
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05/20/10 09:00 PM
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I didnt even read that part, but in the past couple years alot of companies have stepped up and made the parts, the most recent, the t-bars and cost the most $$$. Whats up with the crown vic front ends being swapped as well??? Quote:
Thanks guys, sorry for the bad info. I sure hope the OP doesn't think the subframe will bolt in to the other frame....
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Re: f/m/j sub frame
[Re: stevieh]
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05/20/10 09:19 PM
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hello, i know i will have to weld in and fit, i didn't want to destroy my frame, i thought about camaro but i would rather keep it mopar, i like the idea of dakota sub, i know i sound like a idiot, but will a 5 speed from a v6 bolt to a 440? and does anyone know the width of the sub and rear end? sorry i am new to this, my son is the welder and fabicator, thanks in advance, steve
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Re: f/m/j sub frame
[Re: RodStRace]
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05/21/10 11:27 PM
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the dakota trannys bolt to the bell housing from inside the bell housing not from the out side like a 1950s 60s 70s trans we are all use to,,,
some guys on other mopar boards are using toyota supra 5 speed boxes,,both made by new process and the toyota from what i have read bolts up to the dakota bell housing,, the supra tranny is stronger,, but if your not ram rodding it,,the dakota tranny may be ok,,,for a cruiser,,
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Re: f/m/j sub frame
[Re: Greg55_99]
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05/23/10 09:43 AM
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IIRC, it's a bit wide, someone posted the specs at one time, was thinking about a certain 65 Cuda I have.
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Re: f/m/j sub frame
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Care to give any more reasons on the Crown Vic swap? Is the Crown Vic front end a drop out assembly like the F/M/J? Obviously from that photo you have the advantage of rack and pinion and coil springs, but what are the other benefits.
Not trying to slam you, just looking for more information about the pros and cons of the Crown Vic front end. I drove a 2006 Crown Vic last week, and I thought it rode and handled very good, but the steering was VERY light.
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Re: f/m/j sub frame
[Re: 57Plymouth]
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05/24/10 04:22 PM
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Advantages are that it's 1-piece, they are available in the JY, possibly from a lower-mileage vehicle and needing little repair. Another advantage is decent-sized disc brakes. If my research is correct (Rock Auto), the 2003-2010 Vic has 12.01" rotors, while the 1998-2002 has 12.42" discs. Brakes got smaller as the cars got newer. The 2003+ Vic copcars have the very flat-looking wheels, and possibly there was a wider track integrated into the design. There may be other changes in the overall brake system to compensate for the now-smaller rotors, or the vehicle may have gotten lighter and not needed as much braking. As always, don't just take my word for it. Take my word and then dig deeper to verify for yourself.
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driver doorpanel, 65 Sport Fury, prefer black, needs to be 7-8 on 10 scale, might buy set
16" x 6" Dodge truck wheel(s), from early 70s?, takes 9" dogdish - need for a research job so cheaper is better.
69-73 C-body caliper brackets and/or splashields
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