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Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-18-2013, 12:28 PM

Yes I learned a big lesson from that F-up.

When I got it I didn't just want another bolt on truck, and I found the F100 online for cheap one day. Then I found out about the Crown Vic swap along with the Jaguar swap, and I went with the Crown Vic swap because it is quite a bit tougher.

So as I read the forums everyone just bolted the K member to the bottom which gave a decent drop, and excellent handling. But no one had sectioned the frame for more drop, and I went this route. So I sectioned the frame 3 inches, and cut the springs for 2" more drop. It looked awesome sitting there, but it would barely turn even with the fenders rolled.

So I dropped the K member down a bit, and threw some wood blocks under it so I can move it around easier. Plus finalize my new ride height to where I will have full turning abilities. CV springs, and struts approximate the specs needs for slamming a F100 pretty well.

I thought maybe I could fix the frame, but the way I did it would be a real pita to redo, and clean sheet would be safer. For me doing the work, and after when I drive.

04-18-2013, 12:28 PM	#9
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,666	Re: Drop brackets for the leaf spring. Yes I learned a big lesson from that F-up. When I got it I didn't just want another bolt on truck, and I found the F100 online for cheap one day. Then I found out about the Crown Vic swap along with the Jaguar swap, and I went with the Crown Vic swap because it is quite a bit tougher. So as I read the forums everyone just bolted the K member to the bottom which gave a decent drop, and excellent handling. But no one had sectioned the frame for more drop, and I went this route. So I sectioned the frame 3 inches, and cut the springs for 2" more drop. It looked awesome sitting there, but it would barely turn even with the fenders rolled. So I dropped the K member down a bit, and threw some wood blocks under it so I can move it around easier. Plus finalize my new ride height to where I will have full turning abilities. CV springs, and struts approximate the specs needs for slamming a F100 pretty well. I thought maybe I could fix the frame, but the way I did it would be a real pita to redo, and clean sheet would be safer. For me doing the work, and after when I drive.