f100 with a arm suspension

[robjs111]

thinking of building an 1978 f100 with a arm front suspension like h&m kit. does anybody know if suspension will work and is it worth it over beams? thanks.

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[Giant Geoff]

Either way you have a lot more work into the F-100 trucks because the steering box is mounted behind the spindle and you have to mount a new box in front. If you have a lot into this truck already I would do beams, if its stock I would start with an 80 and up F-150 and use the stock box.
If your set on A-arms I would find a truck that came with A-arms and a box (never a rack) and work off the stock pivots so you will not have to experience the nightmare of doing center pivot style-“hole in your head, lose your girl friend, blow all your savings, 6 month brake from it, beat yourself up for 3 more years, take year & a half brake, get your last wind to finish this thing in under 5 years type of build.

Sorry about that, I did once and thankfully people just tell me about there nightmares now.

I usually end messages with “Hope this helps” but this time I’m going to write.

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[Alex Paterson]

beam it, H&M can make you a nice beam kit for it if you want

-Alex

[1971Ford]

might want to have a look at this. i say stick with beams.
http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/...100/index.html

[xnoregretsx]

move the motor back and build a bulkhead and centermount the arms.. or put the body on a newer f150 frame and use a f150 long travel kit?

[Alex Paterson]

might want to have a look at this. i say stick with beams.
http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/...100/index.html

That is a cool truck but not your average build by any stretch

-Alex