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by REDLTD
July 29, 2007, 2:02 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 73 to 79 rear sway bar on a 66
Replies: 5
Views: 858

The rear swaybar you have will bolt right on to the axle. just drill a couple of holes where the end links meet the frame. At least thats the way it worked on my kid's '63. Of course, the front straight axle is a whole 'nother thing.
by REDLTD
October 19, 2006, 11:53 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: A Question or two about Air-Ride suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 1993

Wow... That is a hot subject!

Kind of like the media blasting subject, or the high temp block baking subject over on the FE forum! LOL I think the air suspension is a bad idea, myself, I just wanted to test the water. I'm just afraid he'll get it torn apart just in time to have to go back to school with nothing to drive.(He goes...
by REDLTD
October 19, 2006, 8:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: A Question or two about Air-Ride suspension
Replies: 7
Views: 1993

A Question or two about Air-Ride suspension

My son, Frank, would like an air-conditioner for Christmas... But if we dont get him that, He'd like an air bag setup for his '63. I've always envisioned a 4-corner setup, simply removing all but the main leaves on his spring packs, and installing overload rear bags on front AND rear. Would there be...
by REDLTD
October 19, 2006, 7:52 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: A/C Question... (wrong time of year!)
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

A/C Question... (wrong time of year!)

New to your forum, here. I was a lurker on the old one. I like this one MUCH better. My son, Frank, wants to install A/C in his '63 F-100. He wants this for Christmas this year. I've looked around at aftermarket units, there doesn't seem to be one specifically for slicks, and they are expensive. Wha...
by REDLTD
October 13, 2006, 11:17 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: power assist to single I beam
Replies: 2
Views: 2596

Hi. I'm a lurker who recently signed up. I'm a new guy. My oldest son has a slick, and my younger son has a '67 mustang with power steering we just re-built. I can see that system working well on a straight axle slick. I think you have air in the system. Try lifting the front wheels, and turning the...