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Technical 1952 f1 sway bar options?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Villadog, Jul 22, 2015.

  1. Villadog
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
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    Villadog

    I have a 1952 ford f1 with a mustang II front end. Need some advice on better ride and handling. What sway bar should I put in to increase drivability? What springs? I want to keep it this height. Any ideas guys??[
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  2. Villadog
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    Villadog

    Motor is a 400 modified, just in case it makes a difference....
     
  3. seb fontana
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    seb fontana
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    Is the M2 from a suppler? Like Heits, etc...
     
  4. Villadog
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    Villadog

    No seb, it's out of a donor. I bought the truck with this set up
     

  5. 31Apickup
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    31Apickup
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    For the rear look at Bronco II rear bar.
     
  6. rusty_bits
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    On my 1948 Ford F-1, I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota sway bar up front and a Chevy Blazer rear bar out back.
     
  7. Villadog
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    Villadog

    Thanks guys!!
     
  8. Villadog
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    Villadog

    Rusty, what year Chevy blazer? What sway bar bushings would be good..... The mustang II or the ones that come with sway bar?
     
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  9. Villadog
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    Villadog

    Any other tips to get a 52 f1 cruising smooth
     
  10. treb11
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    don't get stiff springs. springs need to be compliant to soak up changes in the road. firm gas shocks for good handling.
     
  11. rusty_bits
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    It was a 1998 Chevy Blazer rear sway bar. I turned it around; links forward. I shortened the end links and made frame brackets out of square hollow tubing. I used all the Blazer bolts and factory rubber bushings.
     
  12. Villadog
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
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    Villadog

    I forgot to mention, that my f1 has a 1980 bronco 9 inch rear end. Does this change anything??
     

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