TECH...well sorta... JAG IFS into mid fifties F100

Sure looks like it in the second picture.

 

The front is a 80 XJ6 and the rear is a 94 Lincoln Mark VIII IRS. I haven't modified the lower control arms on the Jag yet but will probably add a 1" spacer to lower the front. Below is a link to my build gallery on FTE if you want some build pics.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displaygallery.php?userid=368269

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46 Ford Tudor - Street Rod
48 Ford F1 - Darkside

 

I went with 3/4" square tube and longer grade 8 bolts. I had a hell of a time getting it back in, If I could do it over, I'd use some cheaper bolts and nuts to lower the plate, squeeze the new spacer in, then tighten up and replace them one at a time with bolts. my spring compressors didn't fit in the pocket.

 

46Steel, the rear rubber mount pads for the Jag you have bolted to the frame, are those pulled from the Jag as well? I assume by bending the frame down like that, it raised the truck a tiny bit? Could you have snugged the Jag Xmember closer to the frame to get the truck a bit lower or is it pretty much as close as it can get to keep it level to the frame/ground? Thanks for the pics, I like the idea of the box tubing for the front mounts. Not sure it will work for my frame but gives me some ideas. Curious why you just didn't use a Jag IRS???

 

Just got back home after buying the Jag. It's a 1987, not an 86' like he told me. Looking back at the thread, it shows the XJ6 up to 87' so this should be good. Odometer reads "033746" I find it hard to believe it only has 34K miles. Should I even bother replacing any bushings? I know the rubber bushings will go bad with age as well as mileage.
So, for those that have stripped one of these down before, what tools will I need? It's gonna be at my friends tow yard. All gravel! : (
not looking forward to that part. Being there, I won't have all my tools at my disposal. I'm gonna have to pack up what I think I might need. I plan on grabbing the front and rear ends. Driveline to sell with the rear. Power Steering Pump. Steering shaft. I will look at the wiper system as well. I'm gonna try to get the brake MC/Booster as well. If not too much trouble, I may grab the transmission to try to sell as it only has 34K on it. It wouldn't be an issue if I had the car here to strip down, but being in a remote location..... When I ripped the Ford 8.8 out of the Explorer on his lot, I rushed myself and forgot to grab the driveline for the UJoint flange that bolts to my rearend. Gonna try not to make mistakes like that on the Jag.

 

Do I need standard or metric tools to start tearing this down? Or both? I'm gonna get over there tomorrow to pull the front subframe, power steering pump, and maybe the brake master.

 

A quick look at my frame rails shows 28" where the front mounts will be and 30" for the back mounts. I measured the rails about 16" in front of the axle and 2" behind. They might not sit exactly under the center of the rails but close enough. I should have the front end hopefully tomorrow so I will position it under the frame and post up some pics.

 

Just dropped mine on to it's wheels. I am very pleased with the stance! Don'nt want it too low. Check it out http://1948fordpickup.blogspot.com/
Rolling it around gave me a chance to sweep the floor!
Tom

 

Looks sweet. I may hit you up about your brake system. Really like the frame too. I'm sure all that work wasn't in a day.

 

will this setup work on a 1957 ford? if so are there any tips or tricks to have the body sit as low as possible? thanks in advance

 

And for those of you that have installed one of these knows they weigh a little bit. Next time I'm bringing a friend to help me lift it in the back of the truck! Rear end next.



What's the best way to get the Jag Rag Joint off? Someone said cut the shaft??? With what?


And what's the best way to remove the brake setup and wiper system?

 

The steering joint is easy to undo the bolt and just slide off the column. The pedalbox has to come out to get the booster - unbolt from under the dash. Its a real PITA!
Don't even think about loading the diff by hand, you'll need an engine crane or better.

Nice score with the car too, that's about the cleanest front end I've seen.

 

Is it in the cab where I unbolt it from the column? I'll take a look at it next time I'm over there. I need to get the sway bar as well. Although I'm not sure how I will adapt it.

 

If your going to mount the front as it should be on the rubber mounts make sure you grab the unusual steering uj as it is designed to absorb movement, Its a very well made joint.

 

When you get a chance, can you confirm some of those measurements Iron Maiden? The measurements between the subframe mounts, and the total length front to back?

 

That's why I posted by the picture asking how to remove it. Does the whole shaft unhook from the column from inside the cab?

Sure will. I cleaned it up a bit and will have it under my frame today. I will post pictures and detailed measurements for everyone. Check back later.

 

I just cut them off with a thin disc in a grinder leaving as much shaft on as possible.

 

Well, you see in the pictures where I'm working on it. No power so I need to figure out how to remove it. It has to unhook from the column somewhere. I will get in under the dash to remove the brake assembly and look up at the column and see if I can unhook it. Won't be over there til maybe Monday so we shall see.

 

The front and rear are 28.5" apart, center to center.

 

I think I have a winner. Im at at estimated axle centerline position, but it's close. The back mounts will bolt right to the frame. Front mounts should be easy. I was hoping the rack pinion would be closer to the frame but it's not too bad. No room for the sway bar as it sits. The front crossmember if in the way. I need to get back over there and get the rag joint and swaybar. I can always box the nose of the frame and cut half the front crossmember out. Half of it is the radiator support and the other half, that dips down below the frame and is in the way, is the motor mount. I won't need the motor mount so if I have to nip it a bit....

 

The mileage may be true.
That is one tidy looking front end.
Looks like an easy fit as well.

 

Wow, your lucky you started with a clean front end to begin with, paint intact and all.

Nice swap!