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Technical Lifting for falcon

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by 63futurafalcon, Sep 6, 2021.

  1. 63futurafalcon
    Joined: Aug 3, 2021
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    63futurafalcon

    Does anyone know how I could lift a Ford falcon without a straight axle I would like to get one but I figured I could save money that could go to the engine or rear end so back to the question how could I raise a falcon front end without the straight axle
     
  2. seb fontana
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    Put 1" spacers between lower spring mount and top A arm. Will get you about 2" with some degree of alignment.
     
  3. Budget36
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    You might be better off getting new and taller springs for it, gotta figure after 60 years the originals has settled a bit;).
    You also (as mentioned above) need to look at alignment and how much adjustment you have to keep it correct. You don’t want that front end looking like the ass end of a Baja Bug.
     
  4. 63futurafalcon
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    63futurafalcon

    Ok I’ll try that what do I just get like 64 stang springs ?
     
  5. Early Mustang springs will work fine.
    If you use V8 springs with a six banger it will be taller, but stiffer.
    Rubber ring spacers will raise it without it getting stiffer.
    Depends on what you want.
     
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  6. Lloyd's paint & glass
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    All Falcons were made to have a straight axle :D they are in my top 5 best looking cars with a straight axle ;) (top 3 actually)
     
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  7. The way we did it back in the 60's was knuckle busters. HRP

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  9. 63futurafalcon
    Joined: Aug 3, 2021
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    63futurafalcon

    Thank you guys for the input I’ll probably use knuckles or v8 springs for now till I get the straight axle thank you!
     
  10. Latigo
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  11. gimpyshotrods
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    Yup. 1964-1/2-1966 springs are "too tall" for a unlifted Falcon. I have a set in my '60, with two coils cut off.

    You can also get taller isolators that go on top of the springs, for even more lift.
     
  12. Probably the cheapest easiest way A59C2931-F937-4B23-B0C3-F5DCEF2905E5.png
     
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