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  1. 06-29-2004 04:02 PM #1
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    Question Must. II on 29 Ford

     



    Today's ? is anyone on this forum used a complete Mustang II front susp. on a 29 Ford? including the subframe? reason I ask I hit a few cruises last 2 weeks & have seen a couple 28-29's with MII frontends,crossmember & all. but the car owners were not around to ask for how to info. their chairs were there but not them I have found a MII for $150 so I figured what the hey,throw out the ? here. if that isnt feasible or smart, any suggestions on whose subframe to go with using all the other parts from the II? thanks in advance.& yes I did a search but didnt find a specific answer to using the whole MII under a 28-29
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  3. 06-29-2004 05:06 PM #2
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    Heidts has a universal M2 kit that will work however, you must put bublles in the fenders for the upper control arms to clear.
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  4. 06-29-2004 05:36 PM #3
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    i'll check heidts out. I know fatman makes an ifs for 28-34 fords,too. Ive been searching ifs fabricators & seems all the ones that fit under 28 fenders also require the tubular upper & lower arms that they sell w/crossmember.
    the fenders on the cars I saw last 2 wknds didnt appear to have bubbled fenders. I suppose if neccessary I could bubble mine but I would like to keep em orig. they're all steel front to back.
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  5. 06-30-2004 05:39 AM #4
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    What frame are you using??? I've put a couple of Heidt's Superride IFS on A's, but they were on Deuce rails. Great set up, looks good, rides good, handles good.
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    the 29 model a frame rails, they have been boxed.while i'm here what are your thoughts on power steering vs manual on this car .I guesstimate finished weight to be 2500 lbs.+/- originally thought about rebuilding the jag front susp, but if Ihave to take it apart anyway, I figured just take more time & redo front w/an MII setup:ez-er parts avail,(try finding upper ball joints for the jag 61-64) just seems best use of time, ahhh so I won't drive it this summer maybe next spring.
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    I personally don't think the power steering is necessary on an A with MII suspension. They steer plenty easy enough yet at low speed, and I would not want to sacrifice any of the road feel of the manual unit at high speed or put any power steering "twitchiness" into the car at cruising speed.
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  8. 07-01-2004 08:31 AM #7
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    cant turn any harder than my old beepbeep w/manual steering. I figure start w/manual & if I get too lazy switch it later.ohh boy more cutting
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