Bolt-in suspension and crossmember for 61-63 F-85
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Old(s) Fart
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From: Northern VA
Bolt-in suspension and crossmember for 61-63 F-85
When did the 61-63 cars become so popular?
Fat Man Fabrications has just released a bolt-in crossmember and front suspension system for the 61-63 F-85/Cutlass and Skylark/Special. It picks up the stock three point crossmember mounts and includes rack and pinion steering and 11" disk brakes with either 5 x 4.5" or 5 x 4.75" bolt pattern. Available in a range of options, including conventional springs, coilovers, or air bags.
Note from the photos that it does NOT mimic the configuration of the stock crossmember, so I'm betting that a rear-sump oil pan will be required if you retain the aluminum V8. Also, there are no motor mounts on the crossmember, so you'll need to weld to fit. I'm guessing that most will see an SBC...
Here's what I got from Fat Man this morning:
Yeah, those are serious nosebleed numbers, but that's pretty much the going rate for a properly engineered MII front suspension for a street rod. Note the MSWord press release at the bottom of this post also.
Fat Man Fabrications has just released a bolt-in crossmember and front suspension system for the 61-63 F-85/Cutlass and Skylark/Special. It picks up the stock three point crossmember mounts and includes rack and pinion steering and 11" disk brakes with either 5 x 4.5" or 5 x 4.75" bolt pattern. Available in a range of options, including conventional springs, coilovers, or air bags.
Note from the photos that it does NOT mimic the configuration of the stock crossmember, so I'm betting that a rear-sump oil pan will be required if you retain the aluminum V8. Also, there are no motor mounts on the crossmember, so you'll need to weld to fit. I'm guessing that most will see an SBC...
Here's what I got from Fat Man this morning:
Originally Posted by Fat Man Fabrications
Hub-to-hub kits (including stub):
Stage II hub-to-hub (coil springs and shocks – manual steering) - $2930.00
Stage III hub-to-hub (QA1 coilovers – manual steering) - $3430.00
Stage IV hub-to-hub (air bags and shocks – manual steering) - $3430.00
Stage V hub-to-hub (Shockwaves – manual steering) - $4040.00
Add $100.00 for power steering rack option.
All hub-to-hub kits come with 11” disc brakes standard (either Ford or GM passenger lug pattern). Wilwood disc kits available starting at $425.00 (11” plain iron discs/black calipers) upcharge to kit price. We also offer 12.19” and 13” rotors in either plain iron or black coated/drilled/slotted. You can also upgrade to polished or red calipers. Please specify options for specific pricing on Wilwood upgrades.
Stage II hub-to-hub (coil springs and shocks – manual steering) - $2930.00
Stage III hub-to-hub (QA1 coilovers – manual steering) - $3430.00
Stage IV hub-to-hub (air bags and shocks – manual steering) - $3430.00
Stage V hub-to-hub (Shockwaves – manual steering) - $4040.00
Add $100.00 for power steering rack option.
All hub-to-hub kits come with 11” disc brakes standard (either Ford or GM passenger lug pattern). Wilwood disc kits available starting at $425.00 (11” plain iron discs/black calipers) upcharge to kit price. We also offer 12.19” and 13” rotors in either plain iron or black coated/drilled/slotted. You can also upgrade to polished or red calipers. Please specify options for specific pricing on Wilwood upgrades.
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Old post (I know) but is MII that much better than original?
Better geometry most likely but unless you autocross why?
found this post searching for old vehicles that might use a early Cutlass front suspension. Can't hardly give this stuff away. (I've tried)
I thought maybe a traditional rodder would want it. Nope.
Ah well-carry on..............
Better geometry most likely but unless you autocross why?
found this post searching for old vehicles that might use a early Cutlass front suspension. Can't hardly give this stuff away. (I've tried)
I thought maybe a traditional rodder would want it. Nope.
Ah well-carry on..............
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Old(s) Fart
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 50,768
From: Northern VA
Old post (I know) but is MII that much better than original?
Better geometry most likely but unless you autocross why?
found this post searching for old vehicles that might use a early Cutlass front suspension. Can't hardly give this stuff away. (I've tried)
I thought maybe a traditional rodder would want it. Nope.
Ah well-carry on..............
Better geometry most likely but unless you autocross why?
found this post searching for old vehicles that might use a early Cutlass front suspension. Can't hardly give this stuff away. (I've tried)
I thought maybe a traditional rodder would want it. Nope.
Ah well-carry on..............
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