You do a fantastic job on these videos. Absolutely one of the best on you tube. Great instructions and explanations, no background music, great camera work, and a great speaking voice. Thanks for your time and effort in producing these quality videos. I would not be surprised to learn that you are an instructor of some type as a profession. 10 stars!
Thanks! All those things you mentioned are my goal when I produce these videos. Make something I want to watch, and make sure I can see whats happening etc. I do program management for a defense contractor in Dallas, but I have considered becoming and instructor in the automotive field.
Any idea how long those rear Viking coil overs are. I’m having a tough time finding a 12”-13” rear coil over for my 59 Apache. Most of the ones I found are for the front. There won’t be much for weight back there and don’t want it riding like a chuck wagon.
Rob, by following your Outcast Customs 4-link and C-notch videos I am installing the same 4-link and C-notch setup in my 1947 ford and it has been simple all the way so far!! Your a very good instructor and I look forward to many more of your videos in the future!! Great Job!!
Hey Man. I am not really a Ford guy, but I will stick around for moral support and see how it goes. You never know what will come my way. This procedure will work on all makes of trucks. I was too quick to make a comment about a Ford guy. Sorry. I must say that your welds are very good. The overall video was put together well. It will surely help out any gearhead out. Thanks for sharing. See you in the next one. 🍁👍👍
haha, Exactly, it will apply to any truck that someone is working on. You can bash the Ford guys, but when the subscribers gang up on you in the comments section, you're on your own haha (kidding). Thanks for the weld compliments, I'm actually super picky about good welding. Glad to have you subscribed!
Good stuff, I appreciate how clean and organized you keep everything. You deserve a lot more attention. Not sure what would help you out, maybe a new name for the channel?
Thanks! It makes it easier to follow along when there's not as much clutter. Makes it easier for me to find my tools too hahaha!. I'm open to channel name suggestions, and willing to change things around if someone had the TH-cam formula figured out
I’ve debated on changing my channel name too. All the advice I’ve gotten is to just run with what you have. My channel is about the same size as you at the moment. You have a sweet shop setup. I still need to build a shop and get a lift. I’m restoring a 79 F250 right now. Good stuff! Keep it up! 🙌🏼
This looks like a great kit and good value for sure. Dual adjustable shocks and coil overs is going to make it work great on a road truck, or at a drag strip! Coil rate choice will work very well too with the weight of the truck. Nice work and looking forward to the next one! You do a great job editing these videos. Take care man !
Thanks for the comment. sounds like you have first hand experience with a similar setup. Also glad the editing is making them better... this video took wayyy too long to put together, but it turned out good.
question why didn't you remove the brackets and them plates for the goose hitch setup and box sections they added they don't look the strongest tbh or do you plan on fitting a goose hitch to the truck
No plans for a gooseneck. I am unable to get those pieces of angle iron out of there. Even though they look rusty, they are so thick and welded in so good, I decided to leave them.
I’d love to have the space you have in your shop. I only have a large 3 car garage. It’s deep and wide compared to the city garages since I’m in the country. I watch your videos even though I don’t own a truck.
Thanks! Glad you're finding it useful... Next up is that 78' Trans AM, in the back ground. I started on it a while back, and didn't finish it. It needs quarter panels, and a paint job, so I'll be sure to post videos as I go along
Dude thanks for the video. U help me decide to move forward with that set up and made it so much easier to understand what and how things work with the old suspension vs the new 4link
Nice video! What was the main reason for 8.8 an not the 9" for the disk brakes? Seams like a lot more work of cutting off brackets.9"'came on the trucks an kits for disk
Great video as usual. Outcast has some excellent products. I have a few of their items going in my project. Few questions: 1. For the price what made you go this route vs. S550 or Lincoln IRS? I would think you may be able to come out cheaper with one of those, but maybe more labor? I'm planning to run the Explorer 8.8 SUA, just curious why you went this route. 2. Swaybar - When you are remounting a factory swaybar such as this, why not switch to something else more robust? You are already redesigning the mounts and it's already not being used in a stock manner, etc?
Thanks! I personally think the S550 IRS is too wide and doesn't allow the truck to sit as low as most guys want it to sit. Not to mention the amount most guys hack out of the frame to weld that S550 in seems excessive. The S550 is supposed to be bolted to the vehicle with bushings. The swaybar is the one that came with the 8.8. I wanted to get a baseline for how the truck is going to handle before I buy a heavier swaybar. I didn't feel like the amount of effort was bad, just moving it around a little. If I upgrade it in the future.. it will be some more work, but I wouldn't imagine more than an afternoon's worth the effort.
Thank you! I try to make the videos have some purpose and direction, so they are helpful and informative to other guys doing this work. Glad to hear I'm headed in the right direction
I just got to ask man what the hell happened.. set the truck up for leaf springs and then never drove it tested it out did any kind of video for how that came out. Now we're all supposed to just buy all this other really expensive stuff?
Currently shopping for a heavy duty 4 link so far I really like outcast, Will the frame and axle brackets work without C notch in frame? I'm looking for airbag and shock combo. I wanna be able to haul car trailer.. (65 F100 SB 390 C6 9" 3.25) Frontend does have DJM lowered beams
Nice! Yes the Outcast kit will work without notching the frame, you just wouldn't set your ride height as low as I did. Then use the RideTech Shockwave shock/spring combo, instead of the Viking coil-over like I did, and you'd be set.
lol! "a bag of mice!" I'm stealing that for future video commentary. Good suggestion. The Outcast kit is fitted with zerk fittings so future serviceability should be pretty easy.
I've watched most of your TH-cam videos and I'm impressed with how you have transformed your F100. I assume that you are in the Dallas area. Would you be willing to do a Crown Vic front end swap on my 1967 Ford F100? Let me know how much for parts & labor and maybe we can work a deal where you can create a whole new video series using my truck!
Could you share the make and model of your auto lift that shows up in your videos? Maybe some thoughts on why you selected this one? Looks like a great option as far as taking up the smallest footprint in a shop
Oh thats a good question, maybe I should have posted a link. Actually used some Tractor Supply single stage enamel that is very inexpensive. I added a hardener /activator to it (also tractor supply), makes it very durable, and extra glossy.
Question did you call and order it? Because I just went to order my parts and said and done it came out to a little under 2,500? Just wanted to see how you got it to be that 1,600 price you said
I'm guessing you are adding something you don't need. I just checked again. The 4-link kit, panhard bar, and coil overs, are around $1600. I just ordered online. I think I posted links to all the stuff I used in the description.
I pulled the driveshaft out of a Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The 4L80e I bought, came with a cut off drive shaft and front yoke. I had a shop here in McKinney TX cut it down and put it together for me. Collin County Truck Parts 2735 E University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069
This project is really coming along! Wasn't this your dad's truck? I think I remember you going through the engine after that botched craigslist motor. Man what a journey!
Thanks! This truck was on some property my friend purchased. Correct, I turned the old 360 into a 390 with a craigslist motor that was full of mismatched parts and crazy things! This truck has come a long way, I can't wait to get it on the road.
I'm not sure how far that suspension can compress.. but you are correct, the pumpkin on the axle housing would be able to contact the bed floor... but that would be a Dukes of Hazzard style impact... time will tell.. its possible I went too low and will need to modify the bed floor.....
Nice work! Have a 62 Uni I'm thinking about updating, wonder if they make a kit for it or if this one would work 🤔 Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
that would be a tough one. You would have to add some pockets to the body, for the bars to bolt into. Wonder if you could adapt something for a fox body to work for that uni truck?
@@330_garage3 anytime! Did you already mention what your plan for ECU is? Btw the detail and pace of the videos is the best part in my opinion. I'm sure long videos are hard to make but as a viewer I really enjoy it and learn a ton.
I technically should have considered that, and allowed for a bit of angle there. In this case I will add a few turns to the coil overs to bring the ride height back to the height I was using when I set the pan hard bar in place.
Fantastic job, this will be really helpful when I install my kit a little shocked outcast doesn't have an installation guide. enjoy your videos keep up the good work and thanks
Thanks! To be fair.. I didn't reach out to Outcast, I just didn't find anything searching the internet. so thought it maybe helpful to walk through it in a video
yes. The frame has a hard line. The axle has a hard line. There is a factory replacement, ford explorer, flexible brake line between the frame and axle. I was able to use a hole in the frame and the factory retainer clip to secure it
@@davekoch5999 Yes, I removed the factory one the F100 came with, and added an adjustable one from JEGS, to be able to keep this new system balanced. www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63022/10002/-1
@@330_garage3 ..aaahhhhh yes perfect... I forgot i used that ony sandrail...lol im feeling kinda dumb.😆..the videos are great..cant wait to see more... im looking at a 4.6 in mine.. the 8.8 out of a gt mustang would work i think!?..ive been looking for a wrecked one as a donor..
I cant remember if you said how much of a drop the coilovers will give you ? I run coil overs front and rear on my daily 4 banger pretty familiar with the shock and hieght adjustments ... Although you could always use a shorter spring if you wanted to go lower ..there are a few bolt on 4 link co out there are they all weld on to the axle ? Or was there a true bolt on I seen one were they used the front hanger holes for the bracket so there's no guessing or measuring did you see those kits ? You made it look easy but I can't weld for crap
I'm guessing around 5 inches of drop. You would have to put a bigger notch in the frame to go much lower without the axle hitting the frame. I don't think you will find a 4 link that doesn't weld to the axle. The rotational force there.. just doesn't allow for a good way to have a bolt on application. If you can weld a little.. you can tack your kit in place.. then have a buddy or someone else do the final welding. With this Outcast kit, it would just be the axle, no need to weld to the frame like I did.
Thanks for the comment! That was really my goal when I made it. I couldn't find anything out there on installing a 4-link under these trucks so I wanted to try to make some good instructions for it, glad they are helping you guys!
Thanks, thats my hope is to make a cool cruiser that can do some autocross days a couple times a year. A 4-link setup on a newer truck would be awesome!
I am ready to get this thing on the road, lots of little detail, and wiring work going on now, I am making sure to video most of it. The wheels and tires have made a few sneaky appearances in other videos, but I haven't really done a "It's got new wheels" video.
@@330_garage3 Please do a video on your wheel and tire setup. There's not a lot of information out there concerning offset and clearance. Especially with the Explorer rear end width.
I have a 68 f100 and and doing pretty much the exact same build, from LS to the outcast 4 link, even chopping the bed down. I've been buying parts for the last nine months and can't wait to dig into it when I come back from overseas! Keep up the great instruction vids I look forward to see this thing done
@@330_garage3 if you want to shoot me an email to evanjessharris@gmail.com I'll be happy to send you pictures as I go. I'll definitely stay tuned on this build to learn from your mistakes haha!
Great job!!!! I am amazed you have not been contacted to do this on a weekly TV show yet, I would definitely tune in weekly. I am building a '70 F-100 I have had since I was 16, now 50. Thanks for the great detail in your videos. Currently trying to get the fourlink set up but outcast is sold out.
Wow thank you! It would be a lot of fun to do this on TV, I imagine it would pay a little more than TH-cam does haha. Aww man, have you called Outcast? I saw him posting some stuff on Instagram this week, and it looked like he was shipping 4-link kits. But I also understand steel and materials are really hard to come by right now as well.
It's been two weeks since you posted the video but you should really think about stainless steel brake lines before you put your truck on the road. You won't have to worry about them rotting out and they look better too.
You could use the 9" as long as the axle tube diameter is the same as the 8.8". The brackets in the Outcast Autoworks kits are designed to fit around the axle tubes on the 8.8, so if you had a different axle you would have double check that.
Learning something from all your videos. I’m doing a 1968 long bed to short bed,I got a short bed frame though. Got the crown Vic in it, you helped with that. Got a 4link rear suspension with a new nodular 390 gears. New axels from moser and master power brakes disc conversion. Puttin a 408 stroker in,with holly sniper and hyperspark ignition. This why you helped this old 75 years old guy.thanks,herbie
@@330_garage3I have a question for you, maybe you can answer me. I wanna do a CV swap on my 72 f100 but in the future want to do a coyote swap in the future. Mean while I want to continue using the current power plant (390) is there a motor mount set available that will work with the CV
You get an axle that won't give you axle wrap (twisting) and cause wheel hop. (You remember the earlier videos... it would wheel hop real bad any time it broke traction.) Also gives you an adjustable coil-over on the corners, so you can adjust ride height, and rebound and compression to make the truck handle much better.
Just FYI to others...the leaf spring on the passenger side appears to have had the rear shackle inverted. This could have happened when it was on the lift with the axle dangling from the leaf spring at full droop. Then when the truck is lowered the shackle that bolts to the frame bracket got kicked rearward instead of the direction it should go. Look at the driver side shackle in the first part of the video and you'll see what I'm saying. Not taking away from the Outcast kit...it looks really nice. Just thought someone else might run into this and want to know how they might fix the issue without feeling like they have to make a major change. Keep up the great work on the truck!
You did a good job putting all that together and it looks great, would that same kit fit on my 98 Chevy Z71 Silverado or is it different? And your name 330 Garage do you live in Ohio, I live in BOARDMAN, Ohio. Just wandering if that was your area code. Keep up the great work on your channel and God Bless I'm a new subscriber now 💯👍👍🙏✌
I've been looking at the myriad of 4 link Chinese kits being sold on Ebay. They are just too anemic looking for me. This kit is real quality, and I'd end up paying 3 times what I'd pay for the others. That's the only part that hurts. It would push $1500. dollars by the time you got it shipped to you. But....I wouldn't lose any sleep over them breaking and falling out of my truck and getting me killed either. I have a 9" inch Ford rear-end. I hope they fit it.
After some time with the Outcast 4-link, are you still happy with it? I'm contemplating installing the kit on a 1965 F100. Thanks for all the great videos!!!!!
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You do a fantastic job on these videos. Absolutely one of the best on you tube. Great instructions and explanations, no background music, great camera work, and a great speaking voice. Thanks for your time and effort in producing these quality videos. I would not be surprised to learn that you are an instructor of some type as a profession. 10 stars!
Thanks! All those things you mentioned are my goal when I produce these videos. Make something I want to watch, and make sure I can see whats happening etc. I do program management for a defense contractor in Dallas, but I have considered becoming and instructor in the automotive field.
I hate explaining the word cockeyed to people lol
Any idea how long those rear Viking coil overs are. I’m having a tough time finding a 12”-13” rear coil over for my 59 Apache. Most of the ones I found are for the front. There won’t be much for weight back there and don’t want it riding like a chuck wagon.
Thanks for taking the time to explain and document it so clearly. The tech and good workmanship set your channel apart.
Glad it was helpful! Thats usually my goal! Make something that I would want to watch
Just the right amount of talking vs work shown. Good ratio👍🏻
Rob, by following your Outcast Customs 4-link and C-notch videos I am installing the same 4-link and C-notch setup in my 1947 ford and it has been simple all the way so far!! Your a very good instructor and I look forward to many more of your videos in the future!! Great Job!!
Hey Man. I am not really a Ford guy, but I will stick around for moral support and see how it goes. You never know what will come my way. This procedure will work on all makes of trucks. I was too quick to make a comment about a Ford guy. Sorry. I must say that your welds are very good. The overall video was put together well. It will surely help out any gearhead out. Thanks for sharing. See you in the next one. 🍁👍👍
haha, Exactly, it will apply to any truck that someone is working on. You can bash the Ford guys, but when the subscribers gang up on you in the comments section, you're on your own haha (kidding). Thanks for the weld compliments, I'm actually super picky about good welding. Glad to have you subscribed!
Hey he improved it he end up putting an LS in it I believe
Good stuff, I appreciate how clean and organized you keep everything. You deserve a lot more attention. Not sure what would help you out, maybe a new name for the channel?
Thanks! It makes it easier to follow along when there's not as much clutter. Makes it easier for me to find my tools too hahaha!. I'm open to channel name suggestions, and willing to change things around if someone had the TH-cam formula figured out
I’ve debated on changing my channel name too. All the advice I’ve gotten is to just run with what you have. My channel is about the same size as you at the moment. You have a sweet shop setup. I still need to build a shop and get a lift. I’m restoring a 79 F250 right now. Good stuff! Keep it up! 🙌🏼
This looks like a great kit and good value for sure. Dual adjustable shocks and coil overs is going to make it work great on a road truck, or at a drag strip! Coil rate choice will work very well too with the weight of the truck. Nice work and looking forward to the next one! You do a great job editing these videos. Take care man !
Thanks for the comment. sounds like you have first hand experience with a similar setup. Also glad the editing is making them better... this video took wayyy too long to put together, but it turned out good.
Wanted to see it with the bed and wheels back on...
I'll post a clip of it with the new wheels, and the bed on in the next video.
question why didn't you remove the brackets and them plates for the goose hitch setup and box sections they added they don't look the strongest tbh or do you plan on fitting a goose hitch to the truck
No plans for a gooseneck. I am unable to get those pieces of angle iron out of there. Even though they look rusty, they are so thick and welded in so good, I decided to leave them.
Was going to ask the same thing. Figured it was too much hassle
Nice work, great info for anyone doing a similar project!
Good! Always my goal when posting these videos!
I’d love to have the space you have in your shop. I only have a large 3 car garage. It’s deep and wide compared to the city garages since I’m in the country. I watch your videos even though I don’t own a truck.
Sweet! you can watch just for the shop scenes, we won't judge you haha!
Been following the build. As I have a 68 f100 your videos are helping me a lot with building my truck thanks
Nice! Always good to hear you guys are finding it useful. Makes all the editing time worth it!
Geez take it easy on the China products. I’m sure you’re not eating off sterling silver spoons & forks! Lol
lol! most of the engine is china parts... thanks ebay!
I love eBay lol
You do great work Dude. Interested in what your next project may be.
Thanks! Glad you're finding it useful... Next up is that 78' Trans AM, in the back ground. I started on it a while back, and didn't finish it. It needs quarter panels, and a paint job, so I'll be sure to post videos as I go along
Dude thanks for the video. U help me decide to move forward with that set up and made it so much easier to understand what and how things work with the old suspension vs the new 4link
NICE! glad these videos are helpful to you guys!
Nice video! What was the main reason for 8.8 an not the 9" for the disk brakes? Seams like a lot more work of cutting off brackets.9"'came on the trucks an kits for disk
what rims did you use on this truck? I have a '69 and am having trouble finding a 17 x 7 that someone says will fit
Probably one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam regarding this topic
Great job man! Really enjoy all the videos! You’re really good at explaining things. Haha not gonna lie I’ve learned a lot from you! Keep it up!
Nice! Thanks for the comment. Always awesome to put these videos together, and find out they are actually useful to you guys!
You can tell by the ringing noise that reducer made, that it would make a solid fit. "Sonic reducer, ain't no looser", as they say in Michigan.
Nice work i always enjoy your vids👍
Glad you like them!
GREAT VIDEOS I LIVE IN DALLAS AREA. I HAVE A 1961 F100, WOULD YOU DO THE CROWN VIC FRON END SWAP FOR ME? I DON'T MIND PAYING.
Good lord, came from your 2018 lowering video to this. Man, coming along nicely. Looks like the 4 link kits popular, all sold out...
wooowww increíble trabajo amigo!! simplemente espectacular!! saludos desde México!
Buen día.. t escribo de Colombia..quiero adaptarse esta suspensión a una ford 1960.
You mentioned the ride height was fully loaded…yet the bed was not on. Did I miss that part? Or do you consider the bed to have no significant weight?
Great video as usual. Outcast has some excellent products. I have a few of their items going in my project.
Few questions:
1. For the price what made you go this route vs. S550 or Lincoln IRS? I would think you may be able to come out cheaper with one of those, but maybe more labor? I'm planning to run the Explorer 8.8 SUA, just curious why you went this route.
2. Swaybar - When you are remounting a factory swaybar such as this, why not switch to something else more robust? You are already redesigning the mounts and it's already not being used in a stock manner, etc?
Thanks! I personally think the S550 IRS is too wide and doesn't allow the truck to sit as low as most guys want it to sit. Not to mention the amount most guys hack out of the frame to weld that S550 in seems excessive. The S550 is supposed to be bolted to the vehicle with bushings.
The swaybar is the one that came with the 8.8. I wanted to get a baseline for how the truck is going to handle before I buy a heavier swaybar. I didn't feel like the amount of effort was bad, just moving it around a little. If I upgrade it in the future.. it will be some more work, but I wouldn't imagine more than an afternoon's worth the effort.
I really like your thought pattern and how you assemble and fabricate upgrades to your projects!
Thank you! I try to make the videos have some purpose and direction, so they are helpful and informative to other guys doing this work. Glad to hear I'm headed in the right direction
I just got to ask man what the hell happened.. set the truck up for leaf springs and then never drove it tested it out did any kind of video for how that came out. Now we're all supposed to just buy all this other really expensive stuff?
Great video! I'm getting ready to rebuild a '56 F100. Do I need to create frame pockets?
"so it'll stop faster than your dad's corvette"... then installs literal junk brakes on it... classic.
Currently shopping for a heavy duty 4 link so far I really like outcast, Will the frame and axle brackets work without C notch in frame? I'm looking for airbag and shock combo. I wanna be able to haul car trailer.. (65 F100 SB 390 C6 9" 3.25) Frontend does have DJM lowered beams
Nice! Yes the Outcast kit will work without notching the frame, you just wouldn't set your ride height as low as I did. Then use the RideTech Shockwave shock/spring combo, instead of the Viking coil-over like I did, and you'd be set.
13:00 I'd recommend Permatex or Loctite Anti Seize, once that grease wears out, drys out, gets old, those bushing will squeak like a bag full of mice.
lol! "a bag of mice!" I'm stealing that for future video commentary. Good suggestion. The Outcast kit is fitted with zerk fittings so future serviceability should be pretty easy.
I'm surprised they did not use existing holes for the leaf spring mounts. Or a template using the existing mounting holes....
I've watched most of your TH-cam videos and I'm impressed with how you have transformed your F100. I assume that you are in the Dallas area. Would you be willing to do a Crown Vic front end swap on my 1967 Ford F100? Let me know how much for parts & labor and maybe we can work a deal where you can create a whole new video series using my truck!
I am in the dallas area. Shoot me an email, and we can talk about what you have going on. robficken@gmail.com
Could you share the make and model of your auto lift that shows up in your videos? Maybe some thoughts on why you selected this one? Looks like a great option as far as taking up the smallest footprint in a shop
Hello Young Man
I'm just worried about you. Please let us know something.
nice work! what kind of paint do you use for painthing those 4 links bracket? ;o)
Oh thats a good question, maybe I should have posted a link. Actually used some Tractor Supply single stage enamel that is very inexpensive. I added a hardener /activator to it (also tractor supply), makes it very durable, and extra glossy.
@@330_garage3 big thx!
Hello .. What you think of working together on restoring 1960 truck let me know if you’re interested ..
Use Vaseline to assemble... Silicone is impossible to get off and makes painting a nightmare.
Really enjoy your videos bro...👍💪🏻👊🏻
Glad to hear it
looking at your wheel axles did you have to install spacers as the crown vic wheels when installed did not align up with box...
If I was going to do all that work I would have started with a 9 inch rear. But did pretty well. But I would have boxed the rail for the bar.
What did you think of the 250lb spring in the rear or did you go with a different rate ?
Why didn't you just cut off those gooseneck angle pieces? That's gotta be a good 50 lbs of dead weight
They are really stuck in there.. I had a hard time just notching the one with a cutting torch. I decided to tell myself they add rigidity to the frame
Question did you call and order it? Because I just went to order my parts and said and done it came out to a little under 2,500? Just wanted to see how you got it to be that 1,600 price you said
I'm guessing you are adding something you don't need. I just checked again. The 4-link kit, panhard bar, and coil overs, are around $1600. I just ordered online. I think I posted links to all the stuff I used in the description.
What a good explanation, excuse me that you got the differential car
nice job. can u share the part number for the coilovers also four link specs ,where do u get.?. i wanna do it the same with my project. many tks.
Thats in the video description. The coilovers come with the kit. The kit is from Outcast Autoworks, and they provide some coilovers from Viking
You truck guys have it so easy. Try doing this on a 69 Fairlane on your back.
Where’d you get your driveshaft made? Just put an LQ4/4l60 and explorer 8.8 in my ‘70 f100
I pulled the driveshaft out of a Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The 4L80e I bought, came with a cut off drive shaft and front yoke. I had a shop here in McKinney TX cut it down and put it together for me.
Collin County Truck Parts
2735 E University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069
This project is really coming along! Wasn't this your dad's truck? I think I remember you going through the engine after that botched craigslist motor. Man what a journey!
Thanks! This truck was on some property my friend purchased. Correct, I turned the old 360 into a 390 with a craigslist motor that was full of mismatched parts and crazy things! This truck has come a long way, I can't wait to get it on the road.
Well done young man 👍 🔥
Great video 👍
Learned from it 👍👍
Nice job, but in full compression your pan hard bar bracket on the axle side looks like it will contact your bed.
I'm not sure how far that suspension can compress.. but you are correct, the pumpkin on the axle housing would be able to contact the bed floor... but that would be a Dukes of Hazzard style impact... time will tell.. its possible I went too low and will need to modify the bed floor.....
Nice work! Have a 62 Uni I'm thinking about updating, wonder if they make a kit for it or if this one would work 🤔 Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
that would be a tough one. You would have to add some pockets to the body, for the bars to bolt into. Wonder if you could adapt something for a fox body to work for that uni truck?
If you center axle you diff is off center rite. Driveline will be on a angle.
Why would you need sway bars on a five link set up🤦🏻♂️
Informative, thank you
Thanks for watching!
You can't run a sway bar and a panhard, they will work against one another
This is my favorite build on youtube. Thanks for the vids man!
Thanks! Thats a huge compliment.. with all the stuff going on, on TH-cam! Appreciate it
@@330_garage3 anytime! Did you already mention what your plan for ECU is?
Btw the detail and pace of the videos is the best part in my opinion. I'm sure long videos are hard to make but as a viewer I really enjoy it and learn a ton.
What about the weight of the Bed will that affect the level of ride height when setting the bar? Or just not enough to worry about?
I technically should have considered that, and allowed for a bit of angle there. In this case I will add a few turns to the coil overs to bring the ride height back to the height I was using when I set the pan hard bar in place.
Fantastic job, this will be really helpful when I install my kit a little shocked outcast doesn't have an installation guide. enjoy your videos keep up the good work and thanks
Thanks! To be fair.. I didn't reach out to Outcast, I just didn't find anything searching the internet. so thought it maybe helpful to walk through it in a video
Hey .. i didnt see. Rubber brake line from axle to frame?? Maybe i just missed it?
yes. The frame has a hard line. The axle has a hard line. There is a factory replacement, ford explorer, flexible brake line between the frame and axle. I was able to use a hole in the frame and the factory retainer clip to secure it
Cool.. i liked watching .. is the a different
Is there a different proportioning valve for the brakes
@@davekoch5999 Yes, I removed the factory one the F100 came with, and added an adjustable one from JEGS, to be able to keep this new system balanced. www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63022/10002/-1
@@330_garage3 ..aaahhhhh yes perfect... I forgot i used that ony sandrail...lol im feeling kinda dumb.😆..the videos are great..cant wait to see more... im looking at a 4.6 in mine.. the 8.8 out of a gt mustang would work i think!?..ive been looking for a wrecked one as a donor..
I would NOT call that a bolt in kit !
Great work, would like to see the “after” look of the ride with tires and the bed on. Do you have any pics or video of that?
I have some pictures of it.. I have promised to make show that in the next video I post haha
And why the same CV differential was not used?
I cant remember if you said how much of a drop the coilovers will give you ? I run coil overs front and rear on my daily 4 banger pretty familiar with the shock and hieght adjustments ... Although you could always use a shorter spring if you wanted to go lower ..there are a few bolt on 4 link co out there are they all weld on to the axle ? Or was there a true bolt on I seen one were they used the front hanger holes for the bracket so there's no guessing or measuring did you see those kits ? You made it look easy but I can't weld for crap
I'm guessing around 5 inches of drop. You would have to put a bigger notch in the frame to go much lower without the axle hitting the frame. I don't think you will find a 4 link that doesn't weld to the axle. The rotational force there.. just doesn't allow for a good way to have a bolt on application. If you can weld a little.. you can tack your kit in place.. then have a buddy or someone else do the final welding. With this Outcast kit, it would just be the axle, no need to weld to the frame like I did.
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Nice 👍 yeah I have my harbor freight welder lol ....
I really like this video and your explanation on the installation of this kit. It really gets my mind going on new projects to try. Thanks.
Great to hear! - Post some videos if you do any projects!
Para que todo eso,cuantos kg se puede cargar
This is by far the best and most detailed video on TH-cam having to do with beefing up the rear end to an f100. Thanks! Love your videos
Thanks for the comment! That was really my goal when I made it. I couldn't find anything out there on installing a 4-link under these trucks so I wanted to try to make some good instructions for it, glad they are helping you guys!
Awesome job,gonna b a hell of a cruiser want to do same kind of set on my 07 sierra. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, thats my hope is to make a cool cruiser that can do some autocross days a couple times a year. A 4-link setup on a newer truck would be awesome!
Looks really nice! Ready to see in on the road ! Cant wait to see the wheel tire package.
I am ready to get this thing on the road, lots of little detail, and wiring work going on now, I am making sure to video most of it. The wheels and tires have made a few sneaky appearances in other videos, but I haven't really done a "It's got new wheels" video.
@@330_garage3 Please do a video on your wheel and tire setup. There's not a lot of information out there concerning offset and clearance. Especially with the Explorer rear end width.
I have a 68 f100 and and doing pretty much the exact same build, from LS to the outcast 4 link, even chopping the bed down. I've been buying parts for the last nine months and can't wait to dig into it when I come back from overseas! Keep up the great instruction vids I look forward to see this thing done
Thats awesome! I wanna see a pic! This F100 video series is perfect for you then.. you can see what NOT to do when you dig into yours haha!
@@330_garage3 if you want to shoot me an email to evanjessharris@gmail.com I'll be happy to send you pictures as I go. I'll definitely stay tuned on this build to learn from your mistakes haha!
This thing is killer. Keep it up!! Looking forward to seeing your fuel tank video.
Thanks! I'll keep the camera rolling
Great job!!!! I am amazed you have not been contacted to do this on a weekly TV show yet, I would definitely tune in weekly. I am building a '70 F-100 I have had since I was 16, now 50. Thanks for the great detail in your videos. Currently trying to get the fourlink set up but outcast is sold out.
Wow thank you! It would be a lot of fun to do this on TV, I imagine it would pay a little more than TH-cam does haha. Aww man, have you called Outcast? I saw him posting some stuff on Instagram this week, and it looked like he was shipping 4-link kits. But I also understand steel and materials are really hard to come by right now as well.
I just ordered my outcast kit. Waiting with ad much patience as possible. Having a great time with this project!!
It's been two weeks since you posted the video but you should really think about stainless steel brake lines before you put your truck on the road. You won't have to worry about them rotting out and they look better too.
Not a bad idea.. any idea where to find stainless brake lines for an Explorer? I'll order some if they make them
@@330_garage3 Check on eBay. There are pre-bent kits for most vehicles at good prices.
Looking great! Cant wait to see it run! This is an awesome project, one of my favorites on the tubes.
Thanks! You and me both, I feel like I have it close to the first start. Its such an extra push of motivation once they start up!
Hi can you please tell me what year is the Differential & also What is the width of the Spacer the you use I’ll will appreciate that
That Ford 8.8 came out of a 2000 Ford Explorer. Then I used 2" spacers to make my wheels work
@@330_garage3 Thank you so much appreciate it
so this wont work on the ford 9 inch?
You could use the 9" as long as the axle tube diameter is the same as the 8.8". The brackets in the Outcast Autoworks kits are designed to fit around the axle tubes on the 8.8, so if you had a different axle you would have double check that.
@@330_garage3 thanks so much for answering! 🙂
Learning something from all your videos. I’m doing a 1968 long bed to short bed,I got a short bed frame though. Got the crown Vic in it, you helped with that. Got a 4link rear suspension with a new nodular 390 gears. New axels from moser and master power brakes disc conversion. Puttin a 408 stroker in,with holly sniper and hyperspark ignition. This why you helped this old 75 years old guy.thanks,herbie
NICEEE!! Awesome these videos are helpful... also I want to see a picture of this truck now! It sounds awesome
@@330_garage3I have a question for you, maybe you can answer me. I wanna do a CV swap on my 72 f100 but in the future want to do a coyote swap in the future. Mean while I want to continue using the current power plant (390) is there a motor mount set available that will work with the CV
Great job. But why the music?
What advantage does this setup have over stock leaf springs in general?
You get an axle that won't give you axle wrap (twisting) and cause wheel hop. (You remember the earlier videos... it would wheel hop real bad any time it broke traction.) Also gives you an adjustable coil-over on the corners, so you can adjust ride height, and rebound and compression to make the truck handle much better.
Outstanding!
Looks great! what size spacers are you running on the rear for the stock wheels.
I put 2" spacers on the back. Seems like let the stock crown vic wheels clear the fender wells in the bed, etc.
Sweet!!!
You got to fix your frame man and stop paying for shit
What the difference 60 f100 chassis from a 65
I own a 68 f100 with 390 engine, really enjoy your channel
awesome! Hopefully this gives you some good motivation to work on your truck
Just FYI to others...the leaf spring on the passenger side appears to have had the rear shackle inverted. This could have happened when it was on the lift with the axle dangling from the leaf spring at full droop. Then when the truck is lowered the shackle that bolts to the frame bracket got kicked rearward instead of the direction it should go. Look at the driver side shackle in the first part of the video and you'll see what I'm saying. Not taking away from the Outcast kit...it looks really nice. Just thought someone else might run into this and want to know how they might fix the issue without feeling like they have to make a major change. Keep up the great work on the truck!
Great workmanship. Enjoyed the build from the start
Thanks, glad you're following along!
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You did a good job putting all that together and it looks great, would that same kit fit on my 98 Chevy Z71 Silverado or is it different?
And your name 330 Garage do you live in Ohio, I live in BOARDMAN, Ohio. Just wandering if that was your area code. Keep up the great work on your channel and God Bless I'm a new subscriber now 💯👍👍🙏✌
Are you near maryland I have a 71 that needs this
I've been looking at the myriad of 4 link Chinese kits being sold on Ebay. They are just too anemic looking for me. This kit is real quality, and I'd end up paying 3 times what I'd pay for the others. That's the only part that hurts. It would push $1500. dollars by the time you got it shipped to you. But....I wouldn't lose any sleep over them breaking and falling out of my truck and getting me killed either. I have a 9" inch Ford rear-end. I hope they fit it.
Thanks for the vids I' been interested in a 4 link for awhile now ...
Nice.. hopefully this helps to give you the push to make the swap on your own truck!
Awesome video ! I appreciate all the time you spent making it .
Glad you guys found this helpful, that video took quite a bit of work to put together, but turned out good!
Thank you great information!
Will this with stock truck or just the cut version like yours?
Will fit either a short bed or a long bed truck. Good question, thanks!
After some time with the Outcast 4-link, are you still happy with it? I'm contemplating installing the kit on a 1965 F100. Thanks for all the great videos!!!!!
Awesome thank you for doing this video
No problem 👍