Suspension ideas

[bshore4]

Starting to work on my 69 f250 this winter and need some suggestions regarding suspension. I wouls like to lower a bit and make it ride smoother and handle better. Any ideas. I have disc brakes in the front and would like to put some in the back? Good or bad idea?

[fordman]

you wont gain anything with discs on the back the front brakes do most of the stopping.

[fuzzier1]

Read this http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... vic+diesel and I think you will get the idea and the bug to do it. I have been planning to put a Mustang II and a 4-link rear under mine for years until I read the above link. I have most everything to do mine now with the CV and the Lincoln rear end. I am planning on getting a Flaming River or a Ididit steering colmun in the next few weeks and then I can start on my project. Carcrafter has done a very cool project and has spurred many of us to do the same or similar.

Fuzz

[fuzzier1]

Oh and welcome.

[ForingaMex]

A CV front crossmember is great (from what I've seen) on an F100 but I don't think it's a good idea for an F250. bshore4 has an F250.

[marz68]

You can do a ibeam drop in the front and 2x3x1/4 wall links in the back for strength just in case you want to tow or carry heavy loads, with bags of course.
I've seen a black f250 thats lowered on 20" low pros and it looks really good!

[bshore4]

I bought the f250 because it was the cleanest truck i could find after looking for two years. I do not plan on towing ar hauling anything. I plan on driving it everyday in the summer. I would like a hwy cruiser that is lower and rides a little nicer. So many option though

[fencepost0_1]

I haven't done it but if you just want to build a good cruiser then the CV swap is the best thing going IMO so far.