Anyone out there installed a Mustang 2 IFS in their 1948-'52 F1 pickup , using the crossmember and front suspension while still keeping the Flathead V8 ? This would be the kit /parts from Speedway Motors. After reading the instruction, it says I may have to modify my Motor Mounts, my Oil Pan, and/ or my Floor Pan. I have a rear sump pan, what about this other stuff ? I hardly think modifying a Floor Pan and Motor Mounts is not even close to fitting my F1. Thank you ahead of time for ANY help. Oh yeah, the salesman at Speedway offered no help except for what I was reading from the same "notes for installation. "
Moving this to the off topic forum, The Hamb is a traditional hot rod forum focusing on 1965 and older build styles. Modern IFS is strictly off topic. you can read the rules for the site here https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-h-a-m-b-rules-guidelines.44274/
they mean "fitting" as fitting your framerails. Depending on 1000 different factors you MAY have to do any or all of that stuff. In my opinion, if your not ready to possibly do any or all of those things, you shouldn't be looking at putting a new front crossmember in. A drop axle is a much easier less-invasive way to lower it.
A drop axle and nice springs will lower it and give you a better ride quality than a suspension system designed for a lightweight economy car, for much less cash layout and labor. I have ridden in and driven many cars with both M2 suspension and solid axles, I honestly could not tell if the change was worth all of the effort to install the M2 setup. Best riding car I have ever driven was a '41 Lincoln Zephyr on stock leaf sprung, solid front axle suspension and it floated down the freeways.
Appreciate your reply. I will check into this. Thanks again. Only concern, I really want Power Steering.
I am not afraid to tackle anything automotive if that's what you're hinting at, but that's NOT what I asked .
There was another thread about early Mustang steering gears and I believe you could use the powered version in a cross steer arrangement like your truck has. That poor flathead will be robbed of even more power driving the pump though, lol. Correction: I the 48-52 F1 pick ups still used side steering and not cross. The Mustang boxes can be adapted to this configuration however the pitman will point at 12 o'clock and that can cause a little bit of bump steer due to the altered geometry, just be aware of that.
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