I just saw your video and wanted to say I've looked at these frontends until my head hurt. You have the best looking package I've seen yet from the looks of it what you have looks very well built. I wish you luck and will keep you in mind when I do another build. I'm going with a cross member I'm fabricating lol or trying to. Looks like you've done your homework there nice job! Have a good one. I'm doing a 400sbc stroker in a 1988 ranger should be a beast.
I have never owned a vehicle with or installed a Mustang II front end. But I have been an alignment tech for over 30 years. I am planning on installing a Mustang II front end on the '33 Dodge Coupe I'm building but I have to ask why change from the T-bolt upper control arm mount to the vertical plate with shims? Cars with the T-bolt upper control arms are the easiest to align like Crown Vics. Shims require calculations, which some alignment systems will do for you, but I don't think even the Hunter Hawkeye system I use has specs for an aftermarket Mustang II set up on a '33 Dodge. I'm just interested in what the advantage is since I am deciding on what brand to buy.
Over the years we had so many complaints about the arms moving after the alignment. We tried knurling the cross shaft, knurling the upper hat, running 1/2" bolts that can be torqued to higher specs, it didn't seem to matter. Somewhere along the way handling became an important issue as well so we killed two birds with one stone, lowered the mounting point (adding camber gain) and changed to the shim style. This had the added bonus for performance customer's being able to keep a separate shim pack for track days. We provide the alignment specs for street or performance use.
Something else, We would typically run a rear steer IFS on a vehicle such as yours. Which shares literally nothing with an MII IFS. On that front end we use eccentrics to adjust alignment which is even easier. totalcostinvolved.com/product/1928-1936-chevy-car-truck-custom-ifs/
So right now I’m starting a project 1951 Chevy pick up 3100. And I have a 4.6l 3v from a 2007 mustang gt. Do you think I’d be able to use this? Cause Right now I’m just window shopping and tryna to gather as much information before buying a mustang ll ifs.
We offer 2 front ends that are specifically built for your truck. So unless your front frame heads are damaged we would suggest using a direct fit kit. This Universal weld in front end would be much more labor intensive than something built for your truck. The engine shouldn't be a problem so long as it has a rear sump pan. totalcostinvolved.com/product-category/chevy-pickup/1947-1954-chevy-truck/
Question about control arms...I have a 57 chevy pickup, went do you use this kit all control arms have the same length(dimensions) don't matter the vehicle or are specific length?
I have some questions about mustang ii kits. By much do these kits increase handling in a vehicle? Also how much suspension tuning can i do with this kit?
I guess that will depend on what you're starting with. If you have a 50's pickup with a straight axle then we're talking night and day. These can be made to autocross if compiled with a good rear suspension. These have plenty of adjustment and options to fit your specific needs for a great handling daily driver. If you want something specifically for autocross then look no further than our Universal Pro Touring front end.
I just saw your video and wanted to say I've looked at these frontends until my head hurt. You have the best looking package I've seen yet from the looks of it what you have looks very well built. I wish you luck and will keep you in mind when I do another build. I'm going with a cross member I'm fabricating lol or trying to. Looks like you've done your homework there nice job! Have a good one. I'm doing a 400sbc stroker in a 1988 ranger should be a beast.
I have never owned a vehicle with or installed a Mustang II front end. But I have been an alignment tech for over 30 years. I am planning on installing a Mustang II front end on the '33 Dodge Coupe I'm building but I have to ask why change from the T-bolt upper control arm mount to the vertical plate with shims? Cars with the T-bolt upper control arms are the easiest to align like Crown Vics. Shims require calculations, which some alignment systems will do for you, but I don't think even the Hunter Hawkeye system I use has specs for an aftermarket Mustang II set up on a '33 Dodge. I'm just interested in what the advantage is since I am deciding on what brand to buy.
Over the years we had so many complaints about the arms moving after the alignment. We tried knurling the cross shaft, knurling the upper hat, running 1/2" bolts that can be torqued to higher specs, it didn't seem to matter. Somewhere along the way handling became an important issue as well so we killed two birds with one stone, lowered the mounting point (adding camber gain) and changed to the shim style. This had the added bonus for performance customer's being able to keep a separate shim pack for track days. We provide the alignment specs for street or performance use.
Something else, We would typically run a rear steer IFS on a vehicle such as yours. Which shares literally nothing with an MII IFS. On that front end we use eccentrics to adjust alignment which is even easier. totalcostinvolved.com/product/1928-1936-chevy-car-truck-custom-ifs/
Check out this video at 2:00 and you'll see how adjustments are made. th-cam.com/video/vK2jBmqqO2E/w-d-xo.html
@@tcimuscle Thanks a lot. Like I said, I'm not totally familiar with the Mustang II setup. I'll check out the set up you linked.
@@tcimuscle I checked it out and that is a gorgeous looking front end. Definitely going to be my choice.
I would love to use this setup on a 1965 International Harvester truck. I need to run the measurements
I believe it has been done before. Give our sales manager Evan a call when you have dimensions.
Hi, is the rack and pinion offset? I can’t tell from the video, and if so are you using inner tie rod extensions?
The narrower track width does not use an extension but the wider one does. In that case the rack is offset and the extension goes on the inside.
So right now I’m starting a project 1951 Chevy pick up 3100.
And I have a 4.6l 3v from a 2007 mustang gt.
Do you think I’d be able to use this?
Cause Right now I’m just window shopping and tryna to gather as much information before buying a mustang ll ifs.
We offer 2 front ends that are specifically built for your truck. So unless your front frame heads are damaged we would suggest using a direct fit kit. This Universal weld in front end would be much more labor intensive than something built for your truck. The engine shouldn't be a problem so long as it has a rear sump pan. totalcostinvolved.com/product-category/chevy-pickup/1947-1954-chevy-truck/
Question about control arms...I have a 57 chevy pickup, went do you use this kit all control arms have the same length(dimensions) don't matter the vehicle or are specific length?
Are your frame rails damaged? If not you need this. totalcostinvolved.com/product/1955-1959-chevy-truck-coil-spring-ifs/
I’m looking for a bolt in ifs for my 68 cougar with an ls swap.
Sorry, for that car the only option we have is a weld in IFS. totalcostinvolved.com/product/1967-1969-mercury-cougar-pro-touring-ifs/
I have some questions about mustang ii kits. By much do these kits increase handling in a vehicle? Also how much suspension tuning can i do with this kit?
I guess that will depend on what you're starting with. If you have a 50's pickup with a straight axle then we're talking night and day. These can be made to autocross if compiled with a good rear suspension. These have plenty of adjustment and options to fit your specific needs for a great handling daily driver. If you want something specifically for autocross then look no further than our Universal Pro Touring front end.
What about a Manta mirage and how much
Could I use this for my 56 ford Victoria
Yes, you'll likely want to choose the wider of the two track widths for your car.
Is pricing on par with your Pro Touring IFS ?
These will be roughly $1000 less than the P/T IFS.