Hope this is the right place to ask this... Planning on using a Heidts or TCI front crossmember on my 39 Ford frame... Can anyone tell me what years of Mustang II arms, spindles, brakes etc that works with this set up? I have a 1973 302 Maverick for donor parts... I'll use the engine, C4, and the 8 inch rear... Is it possible to use front end parts too? With one exception of course... I won't be using drums on the front. Just a little background... I have a Stock 39 too, I'm putting together this one from several parts I have had laying around.... Found a decent frame close by but all else is shot so figured I'd do something a little different this time. Thanks for the advice
. The mustang II front end is more or less all the same throughout the mustangs short lifespan. Other so called MII front ends are not so desirable as spindles, rotors. calipers and wheel bearings will be to small and/or inadequate for your project. -The pinto "MII" comes to mind. A word of warning. You may spend a good deal of time and money replacing all those donor parts once you find out they are all worn and the car veers to the left or right. - Calipers and rotors should be replaced as pairs otherwise the car may have a tendency to pull even at the slightest hint of braking. Consider the condition of the donor car carefully as well as how long it's been sitting, this will effect the mechanical condition of time sensitive things like calipers. The rack itself came in standard and power steering and just like other things they don't last forever. Most racks are good for 100,000 miles at which point the seals leak and you buy a new one. Also consider the bolt pattern and whether it will fit your rims. The Heidts "package deal" may start to look more affordable once you find that everything from wheel bearing to rack is worn and the rotors 100% useless anyway (4 bolt pattern). jmho
Pitman... I understand what this site is about, I'm sure I am not the only one who has vehicles that fall on both sides of the argument. Moefuz... I completely agree, while my Maverick donor car is a five bolt hub it has only drum brakes so I'll be changing all of that anyway. I only ask so I can order new stock parts instead of going with the all inclusive hub to hub kit... the way I see it, no one will see the tube lowers and uppers so why not go with what was on the front end originally (if its less expensive anyway) If anyone can suggest a more appropriate forum to ask these questions I'm all ears... just figured with all the experience here I could gain a little insight from those who have ventured into the dark side.... LOL
Calipers and rotors should be replaced as pairs otherwise the car may have a tendency to pull even at the slightest hint of braking. Consider the condition of the donor car carefully as well as how long it's been sitting, this will effect the mechanical condition of time sensitive things like calipers. calipers will be 9" diameter and 4 lug. everybody and thier brother makes a disc setup that will accept 11" rotors and 5 lugs using factory chevy or ford parts. pretty sure all MII's are the same as far as stock components. there is nothing wrong with MII discussions on this board unless you have an open wheeled car, or a pre 35, then you will get a HAMB beating. I would spend the big bucks and get the whole setup all in one big box. tubular A-arms, brakes and everything that goes with it. not a Maverick guy, but i wouldn't be suprised to hear that A-arms or something would work.
Sometimes, and especially in this case, the best way to save money is to spend money. Buy the kit, install it right and move on.
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