is that a Dakota clip will have better parts availability in the next 10 years. It also is a newer design with more aftermarket (spindles, big brakes, etc.) support than the FMJ.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....
440-727 combo as well. You may just decide to use all dak frame , depending on how you want the bed floor to look.
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.
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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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i have a 47 desoto and a 88 dakota frame that i`m grafting together. i remember measuring a few years ago and the dakota frame was 1" wider per side than the desoto frame. the v6 5speed will not bolt to the 440, it would bolt to a small block though. i THINK the 5 speeds were a one piece trans, as in the bell doesn`t seperate from the trans. like the 833`s.
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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.
As has been stated, the Crown Vic front end is a complete drop out piece. The most critical width is the outside tire to outside tire distance which is 72" with the stock steel Vic Cop car wheels. If you can get that under your fenders, it can be made to work.
Lots of theads on the Ford truck board on how it's done:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/934493-rusty-63s-f100-2004-cv-pi.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/756556-2007-mercury-grand-marquis-suspension-into-a-72-f100.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/716058-buildup-06-crown-vic-front-suspension-into-67-f100.html
It's a real neat piece...
Greg
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Actually, the hot ticket these days is the 2004-2010 Ford Crown Victoria front suspension:
Greg
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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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You may only want the K=frame..from the volere..I put it in my 1956 and it was the best think I did to the car..Four bolts and a few hoses and its out ..ALL THE PARTS ARE AVALIBLE..It gives you the disc brakes and p/s,and torsion bars...If you can ,get the whole car..I bought a 1986 Chrysler 5th ave for $ 250.00 with a blown motor and got the steering colume and master cylinder and anything else I could use..Simple install,and drives straight and smooth..