Name: Ridetech - 1965-1979 Ford F100 Front Suspension System
Brand: Ridetech
SKU: 1965-1979-f-100-front-suspension-system
Price: 3995.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Ridetech - 1965-1979 Ford F100 Front Suspension System-Lowering Kits-Deviate Dezigns (DV8DZ9)

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1965-1979 Ford F100 Front Suspension System

The classic Ford F-100 and F-150 platform presents some unique challenges when setting out to build a coil-over suspension system that delivers the ride and handling people have come to expect from a Ridetech suspension system.

The old Ford was designed and built for a different era – back when the speed limit was 55 and trucks were meant to work hard. While the original twin I-beam front suspension was certianly built “Ford tough” but it wasn’t exactly built to carve corners.

The front suspension of these trucks are particularly problematic to get lowered… and we like our trucks low. So we set out to design the best handling classic Ford truck suspension – and build it in a package that you can install yourself with hand tools and a little elbow grease.

Our complete bolt-in suspension system for the classic Ford trucks removes the entire factory front crossmember in favor of our bolt-on front crossmember…

Yes, we said bolt on… we have built our front suspension for the Ford truck to be bolted in and it is super stout… significantly more rigid and stronger than the original. It aligns with the original rivet holes in the frame, and does require some additional drilling for the many grade 8 fasteners we include in the kit.

This system utilizes the popular (and easy to find) “Fox Mustang” style steering rack. The control arms are set up with the ball-joints installed and include delrin bushings for smooth, squeak free, long-lasting performance. They also provide options for caster so you can set your truck up as aggressive as you want. When compared to other salvage-yard / crown vic options or street rod sourced front suspension systems, the Ridetech system is significantly more structurally sound and provides un-compromised suspension geometry for vastly superior ride and handling and the simplicity of keeping your factory frame.

1965-1979 Front Suspension:

Removes bulky, heavy, poor handling twin I-beam suspension
Bolt-in cradle is super strong and strengthens the front of the truck while providing structural mounts front control arms – utilizes substantial “H” style design compared to other “I” style crossmembers.
Superb suspension geometry, built without compromise – vastly superior to adapted salvage yard “Crown-Vic suspension swaps” or “street rod style” / Mustang II front systems with optimized roll centers and anti-dive.
Delrin bushings on upper and lower control arms provide smooth, squeak-free long life
Upper control arm cross shaft allows for easy alignment and use of caster slugs
Adjustable steering stop on lower control arm
Utilizes Ridetech tall spindle which uses “AFX brake kits” – many brake kits (including Willwood) are dual drilled for 4.5 x 5 or 5 x 5 bolt pattern
Increased camber gain with tall spindle, 5-8 degree’s caster for improved high speed stability
63.5” in front track width (wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface) – provides options for “traditional” offset wheel choices
Fits 14 inch and larger wheels. If using more than 4.5 inches of backspacing,18 inch wheels are required.
Motor mount “loops” connect cradle to frame rails to reinforce frame
Motor mounts options for Modular Ford, Ford FE, and Small Block Ford, Chevy LS / Small Block / Big Block
Front sway bar measures 1.5″ x .250 wall and provides confident cornering and smooth ride
Adjustable bump stops
Rack and pinion steering conversion with 15.5” center to center bushing mounts for 79-93 Mustang style steering rack
Includes billet adjustable tie rods
Bump steer has been virtually eliminated
Adaptable to stock steering column using kit 12319505, includes column adapter, U-Joint and shaft.
High quality satin black powder coat finish
Entire system saves approximately 130lbs. from the front of the truck.

Suspension system shock and spring options:

This system can use Ridetech coil-overs or Shockwave air suspension to provide options for adjustability to your classic Ford. The coil-overs and provide adjustable ride height and easy to swap Hypercoil springs. The Shockwaves mount just like coil-overs and provide full adjustability over spring rate / load capacity / ride height using air pressure. Along with providing the ability to “air-out” and lower the truck completely when parked for a super aggressive stance, the air suspension also significantly enhanced the ability to cary a wide range of loads while maintaining adequate suspension travel and ride quality.

The front system is designed to lowers ride height by approximately 5”. Air suspension option with Shockwaves will lower an additional 3” when parked and fully deflated.

Both Coil-overs and Shockwaves use the same shock with 24-position rebound adjustment clicks, you fine tune the shocks to your driving preferences and vehicle demands. Advanced Fox Factory Shock Technology hides within the shocks.

We offer FREE shipping within the United States.

Our policy lasts 30 days. The 30 day timeline begins on the date you receive your items not on the order date. Returns after the 30 day window are not allowed.

There will be a 25% restocking fee for any items returned prior to the 30 days and customers will be responsible for the return shipping cost. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

To complete your return, you must contact us at Sales@dv8dz9.com to request a return merchandise authorization. Please include proof of purchase in the email body or as an attachment. You must receive prior authorization before returning an item.

Once your product has been approved for return, you can ship your items to Deviate Dezigns LLC, 12304 SW 133 Ct., Miami FL 33186, United States.

Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance.

Refunds (if applicable):

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

If you are approved, then your refund will be processed within 3 business days, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment. Please allow up to 5 business days for the credit to appear on your statement as processing times vary by credit card and banking entities.

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Sale items (if applicable):

Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges (if applicable):

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at Sales@dv8dz9.com.

Gifts:

If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.