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MII brand recommendations

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by brandokust, Oct 29, 2009.

  1. brandokust
    Joined: Dec 15, 2004
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    I just picked up a '52 chevy coupe, the whole car is gonna be gone through and i want to swap out the front suspension for a mustang II but im not entirely sure what brand to go with. The usual factors apply, i need something cheap, but of good quality.
    Work is not an issue, im a mechanic, but havent done one of these swaps before, so im just looking for advice and personal experiences with different brands.

    Thank you
     
  2. cretin
    Joined: Oct 10, 2006
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    Did you search? There have been a bunch of threads about this. I would go with fatman.
     
  3. hotdamn
    Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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    for the price Fatmans is gonna be your best bet.

    yes you can buy them cheaper else where but they are not as nice quality wise.

    if you get a fatmans you get a crossmember that is made out of 5/16 steel tubing as apposed to some cheaper ones that will send you a box full of flat stock for you to weld together...

    also one other thing that is nice about the fatmans is that you can order it as an ultra low for no extra money and have it 2" lower right out the gate.

    upgrade to 2" drop spindle with a coil off of your springs and you are in the dirt...

    I have a fatmans with a flamming river manual rack and I am very happy with it.

    also you get stainless arms included.

    it's a pretty deacent set up IMO.
     
  4. Toner283
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  5. oldspert
    Joined: Sep 10, 2006
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    from Texas

    Whatever brand you buy, don't base it on price. At least search for others that have bought the complete setup and base your decision on their experience. Wouldn't recommend Helix. Looked at their setup at the Ft Worth GG show. Looked great, but have direct experience that what they show and what they sell isn't the same quality.
     
  6. Weasel
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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    Ask Elpolacko here on the HAMB - he's the guru on M II.

    For my money it's Spartan Rod Works in Sparta, WI - top notch, industrial strength A-arms and crossmembers which actually work for heavier cars - unlike many.

    Google 'Mustang II suspension failure' and you'll find that two well known names come up all the time with a bunch of horror stories.

    www.spartanrodworks.com
     
  7. Abone29
    Joined: Mar 20, 2007
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    Try this site.www.jimweimerrodgarage.com.
     
  8. Belchfire8
    Joined: Sep 18, 2005
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    Ford made a good one too. I've had one of theirs under my '46 Chevy for about 15 yrs. Lotsa people will tell you it's not strong enough, but the truth is it will carry less weight than a V-8 Must II due to engine setback. I don't know about '52 frames, but on my '46 it looked like it was designed to go in that car. Price was right too! ;)
     

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