Bisquik1959 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Two things, I like your Dodge, brings back memories of one I helped a friend with. He kept it in the family too, 360 Mopar with a Torqueflite 727. Used a Mustang II front suspension kit and a Ford 9" in the rear. We nearly went crazy trying to find a 12V wiper motor and linkage for it. He actually bought a Mopar Performance ignition kit and we hid the box and starter relay under a nice stainless steel cover. Second, I like your old reliable 83 F100, is it 4WD or was that when Ford went to the stamped twin I beams? I found on my 1986 F350 that the sway bar attaching points were stamped pieces that went under the spring seats. Thanks for the comments on the Dodge. I hid my ignition module in the cab. I am trying to keep all that stuff hidden. I might even hide the coil in the cab too. As for the F100, its a 2wd with the stamped beams. The 83 had very similar sway bar mounts, but I couldn't find any so I just fabbed up a set. Same as I will do in the rear. I am not paying 100 on eBay for a bolt on bracket. Gary, Not sure yet. I have been busy servicing buggy CV's all day and haven't had a chance to drive it yet. But it has to make a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Did you notice a change with just the front? Yes do report how it works with just the front. Being I have cast beams there is no welding to them like that. There was someone that made them that was pretty cool just cant remember where I seen it? I do have an extra set of spring cups and guess I could use them to make something that would work. First I need to come up with a bar and front & rear would be even better. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Thanks for the comments on the Dodge. I hid my ignition module in the cab. I am trying to keep all that stuff hidden. I might even hide the coil in the cab too. As for the F100, its a 2wd with the stamped beams. The 83 had very similar sway bar mounts, but I couldn't find any so I just fabbed up a set. Same as I will do in the rear. I am not paying 100 on eBay for a bolt on bracket. Gary, Not sure yet. I have been busy servicing buggy CV's all day and haven't had a chance to drive it yet. But it has to make a difference! You might try Green Sales, but you need the Ford PN to search their site. That's where I got mine from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisquik1959 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Did you notice a change with just the front? Yes do report how it works with just the front. Being I have cast beams there is no welding to them like that. There was someone that made them that was pretty cool just cant remember where I seen it? I do have an extra set of spring cups and guess I could use them to make something that would work. First I need to come up with a bar and front & rear would be even better. Dave ---- Dave, The cast beams can be welded to, you just need to preheat and use the right rod. We weld steel core plugs into cast engine blocks at work with the stuff. I would have to check what rod we use, because the number is escaping me at the minute. But I would agree if the correct parts are easily available, thats the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisquik1959 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Dave, The cast beams can be welded to, you just need to preheat and use the right rod. We weld steel core plugs into cast engine blocks at work with the stuff. I would have to check what rod we use, because the number is escaping me at the minute. But I would agree if the correct parts are easily available, thats the way to go! Gary, Just took her for a spin. Not ready for road racing, but noticeable over stock with no bar! Less body roll. Now to get the rear fabbed up. And here is the stuff we use for welding cast to steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Dave, The cast beams can be welded to, you just need to preheat and use the right rod. We weld steel core plugs into cast engine blocks at work with the stuff. I would have to check what rod we use, because the number is escaping me at the minute. But I would agree if the correct parts are easily available, thats the way to go! I knew you could weld cast and it needed to be heated and that is where the trouble is. I don't have a torch other than MAP gas and no stick welder. With my MIG I could make up something that would use the extra lower spring plates but I need to get a bar before I can even try to make something. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Gary, Just took her for a spin. Not ready for road racing, but noticeable over stock with no bar! Less body roll. Now to get the rear fabbed up. And here is the stuff we use for welding cast to steel. Good to know! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisquik1959 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Good to know! Thanks. With smaller diameter steering wheel comes the need for a shorter turn signal lever to be more comfy. Took off about 1 1/2" and rethreaded. 10 minute job that feels better and was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 With smaller diameter steering wheel comes the need for a shorter turn signal lever to be more comfy. Took off about 1 1/2" and rethreaded. 10 minute job that feels better and was free. Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Nicely done! Yes, nicely done! It looks perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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