1970 F100 2WD Suspension Modifications

[nutlugs]

I am currently planning to upgrade my 1970 longbed into a trailer hauler to pull my '40 Coupe (yep, an old Ford pulling an older Ford). This will be an open/flat trailer - nothing ultra heavy duty required. I want to set up the truck to ride and handle as smooth as a modern day truck. This would entail major suspension upgrades. I am looking for suggestions. I do know the easy response is to put the body on a late model chassis. Hell, that ain't no fun! Let's sweat it out and do this the old fashioned way!

I would like an air suspension (Air Ride) for height adjustment. I want disc brakes at all four corners. I am not sure about 4 bar parallel link or 3 link rear suspension. I am also looking for input on suppliers out there who may make off the shelf parts for the suspension or who make parts that are adaptable to the frame/suspension.

Please, any and all suggestions and input would be fantastic. I want this truck to last a long time and be a smooth towing vehicle which is also highly dependable. But, I need a plan first.

Thanks in advance!

[fordman]

for front disc brakes you would want to get a 73-79 f100 set up to do your front.

[Vinniesempire]

Try Fatman Fabrications For suspension stuff. Box the frame.

[nutlugs]

Thanks for the suggestions, I am contacting FatMan Fab and searching for a parted out F100.

More ideas? Anyone ever add an Air Ride or similar bag lilft system to their 67-67 F100?

[FORDification]

Check out this link:

http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AI ... =16&CID=11

[basketcase0302]

nutlugs,

I'm kinda on the same page as ya'
My one tone will someday haul a large slide-in camper.
Here's what I'm gonna do, put some 2K bags under it to help her.
http://www.truckspring.com/

Basketcase