Flex-O-Matic rear suspension

rubiranch · Post by **rubiranch** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:54 am

How common is the Flex-O-Matic rear suspension?

Was 72 the first year for it?

Was it available on more than just the 8100 GVW package?

Just curious.

Thanks

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:58 am

i think it is very comon. i have them on all my f100's. i have five setups like that. from 67 up to 70

rubiranch · Post by **rubiranch** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:01 am

Thanks, I had never heard of it until I got my 72.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:59 pm

it is the lowriders worst enemy!

other than that, it is a very good setup.

lightning_msd · Post by **lightning_msd** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:07 pm

is there another type of suspension? what does it look like?

Darrman · Post by **Darrman** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:42 am

What is the point of this spring? I have it on mine, is it for heavy loads, or softer ride?

71 LONG BED · Post by **71 LONG BED** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:29 am

Darrman wrote:What is the point of this spring? I have it on mine, is it for heavy loads, or softer ride?

Both. It acts like a helper spring. It makes for a softer ride, then when loaded it tightens up.

Jake11 · Post by **Jake11** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:34 pm

Try this. Run one side of the front wheels up a 4' bank. Look at the
back wheels. There still on the ground! It works.

rubiranch · Post by **rubiranch** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:52 am

When did Ford discontinue this set up?

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