Mustang II frontend - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dojo · 05-30-2010, 02:37 PM

So, I am thinking of starting with a Mustang II complete front end kit. Weld on?? Or bolt on?? Would thid be a nice set up, and where would u guy's get this?? Thanks a Ton

68GMCCustom · 05-30-2010, 03:30 PM

fatman, jim meyer racing, scotts hot rods, and a few others. what do you want to accomplish? laying frame or sports car handling?

raycow · 05-30-2010, 05:31 PM

Yes, I would ask the same question: What is it that you are wanting to accomplish?

Keep in mind that these trucks have a perfectly good IFS that can be easily upgraded to PS, discs and bags using factory and/or aftermarket parts, and for less money and work than a M-II would entail. The one thing you won't get is R&P steering, so if you feel that R&P is a "must have", then maybe a M-II is the right choice for you.

Ray

dojo · 05-30-2010, 09:10 PM

Thanks for replying, I do not want it to sit way way low on the ground, just a nice stance. I guess I could just get the after market suspension parts for the front end I already have. Just thought and have heard to go with the m II frontend. Heard it is really nice and the r and p steering is a real plus. After I take it down to the frame, I figured the front end is a good place to start, then move to the rear. Good idea??

Thanks again

PanelDeland · 05-31-2010, 08:53 AM

dojo,if you really want the R&P you might want to look at the Porterbuilt front crossmember.It will have all the goodies and R&P,plus it's designed and built for the weight and size of a 1/2 ton truck.

68GMCCustom · 05-31-2010, 01:46 PM

there's a member here with the stock crossmember and rack and pinion steering. I'm considering doing the same in my build...as long as I can be satisfied with the strength of the install.

05-30-2010, 02:37 PM	#1
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Mustang II frontend So, I am thinking of starting with a Mustang II complete front end kit. Weld on?? Or bolt on?? Would thid be a nice set up, and where would u guy's get this?? Thanks a Ton

05-30-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Mustang II frontend fatman, jim meyer racing, scotts hot rods, and a few others. what do you want to accomplish? laying frame or sports car handling? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-30-2010, 05:31 PM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Mustang II frontend Yes, I would ask the same question: What is it that you are wanting to accomplish? Keep in mind that these trucks have a perfectly good IFS that can be easily upgraded to PS, discs and bags using factory and/or aftermarket parts, and for less money and work than a M-II would entail. The one thing you won't get is R&P steering, so if you feel that R&P is a "must have", then maybe a M-II is the right choice for you. Ray Last edited by raycow; 05-30-2010 at 05:35 PM.

05-30-2010, 09:10 PM	#4
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: Mustang II frontend Thanks for replying, I do not want it to sit way way low on the ground, just a nice stance. I guess I could just get the after market suspension parts for the front end I already have. Just thought and have heard to go with the m II frontend. Heard it is really nice and the r and p steering is a real plus. After I take it down to the frame, I figured the front end is a good place to start, then move to the rear. Good idea?? Thanks again

05-31-2010, 08:53 AM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Mustang II frontend dojo,if you really want the R&P you might want to look at the Porterbuilt front crossmember.It will have all the goodies and R&P,plus it's designed and built for the weight and size of a 1/2 ton truck. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-31-2010, 01:46 PM	#6
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Mustang II frontend there's a member here with the stock crossmember and rack and pinion steering. I'm considering doing the same in my build...as long as I can be satisfied with the strength of the install. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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