4 link rear suspension question

[1972_f100_hammond]

yes im interested in going w/ a 4 link coilover rear suspension on my 72 swb f100 is there a place i can get one for our trucks? or is there just a universal kit...also what would be better for traction a 4 link coil over or a 4 link w/ airbags in the back....

[customcrewcab]

i would prob get a kit from summitracing.com. they all work pretty much the same. you just need to the the angle and weld them in. overcoils work better becuase they can be ajusted but air bags should work fine. not sure what your runing for a motor. you plan on lowering it and doing somthing with the front.

[1972_f100_hammond]

w/ the front i plan on going w/ drop i beams and 6 cyl. coils...the motor...now this should be fun....i havent decided yet its not gonna be an everyday truck that is for dang sure but WHEN im done w/ it i want it to be nice and fast...it had a 302 out of a 82 mustang but blew the whole motor shattered the block....everything.....i was thinking about a 351w stroked out to a 393 or 408/418....or go w/ FE w/ 390 stroked or something like that...i live in el paso and there isa good engine shop here called THR (texas hot rods) they are some good people when it come to building a motor!....but id like to be able to run 12's when im done....so any help thanks

[marz68]

This is a universal kit from Total cost, I had this kit in my truck for a long time until I decided to build my own. Works great never had problems with it, the only thing I would change if using air bags is to run a longer
pan hard bar to reduce the amount of side to side movement when airing up and down you air bags.

[gonzalo medina]

Hey mars do you have the link or web site. That set up looks wicked.

[1972_f100_hammond]

www.totalcostinvolved.com i found several 4 link setups but not the one for universal like marz said

[gonzalo medina]

Mad buddy thats a huge variety. Where or how do I start??? Some part numbers would be appreciated.

[LOWERED 69]

Heres one thats made for our trucks from Fat Man Fabrications.......
http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AI ... =16&CID=11

[gonzalo medina]

How much does that kit run.

[marz68]

Mad buddy thats a huge variety. Where or how do I start??? Some part numbers would be appreciated.

the kit that I had was actually for a 56 F100, I just got mine without
the cross member or coilovers. They pretymuch fit any truck that has a
straight frame section were the link brackets mount, it also includes a bracket that bolts on to a ford 9" wich will let you mounts the panhard bar. I don't know the price any more since I bought mine 7 years ago.
If you give them a call and tell them what truck it's going on they can help you get what you need. If you get the tryangulated kit it will require more welding than the one in the picture above. If I get enough people that want a four link setup then I can build some to our truck specks and make them a true bolt on kit.

[neoxman]

How much could you put that kit together for? I would definitely be interested ... looking to drop the front also ... any suggestions would be appreciated

[1972_f100_hammond]

i would be interested in one to

[marz68]

How much could you put that kit together for? I would definitely be interested ... looking to drop the front also ... any suggestions would be appreciated

Ok give me a few days cause I need to find a stock short bed bump side
to take measurements from and prices for materials.

[marz68]

hey neoxman were do you live mabe I can get those measurements from your truck?

[neoxman]

I'm up in the san francisco bay area. If you're in the area feel free to swing by.