65 Ranchero Front Suspension Options

Hey Guys,

I need to change out my worn 65 V8 Ranchero front suspension (Granada Brakes). Has anyone gone Negative Roll, Coilover, or Strut (RRS, Fatman)? I drive mine daily so it has to be tough and reliable, and of course better handling is always a plus. Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations?

thanks

I put a Mustang II kit from Arizona Ford in my 64 Comet. Best conversion I ever did. Great handleing,tight feel, no raddles and squeaks, and no shock towers and did I mention no shock towers!!!!

thanks alot ProJim64, I'll look into them...

I went the other route with all of the improved mustang suspension.
Global West non tubular control arms, Shelby drop, 620 springs, KYB gas adjust, Mustang shock tower caps (for future shock upgrade), rebuilt 65GT Mustang 16:1 steering gearbox (manual) with spear of death shortened to a nub and machined to receive a DD connection and Ididit tilt steering column, Open tracker roller perches and bearing pitman arm, TCP adj. struts, Granada disc conversion, 1 1/4 sway bar TCP export bracing system and also a after market under engine brace. And I still have my shock towers, did I mention that I still had my shock towers? [img]/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
Different strokes... let us know where you end up.
Ras Daniel [img]/forums/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]

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Why would you want shock towers when you can have this !!!!!

http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/gro...view/8658?b=84
Sorry link does not work . Look done the page further , I fixed it.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: projim64 on 1/26/07 6:16am ]</font>

That is a good question projim. I can not view your pic and I'm not buying any dog food or litter to do so. Seems you have to register to become a member and give out your email address to view the pics...
I had a specific goal in mind what I wanted my car to look like and how I wanted it to perform as did you.
I did my home work, and picked a lot of brains. The Forum has been a great source of information. I did not want to completely hack up my sprint to the point where the damage or the mods were irreversible as in dumping all of my current front suspension, welding in a new cross member and cutting out my stock shock towers. Although it is a clean look and has its advantages, Hell who would not like more space in the engine compartment? And I have no intention of trying to shove a big block under my hood since I'm partial to small block Fords.
MII front ends make great for awesome street rods and cruisers but lacking in the performance department. I have heard tales of guys who have set up that suspension on track cars for their vintage Mustangs and Falcons and went back to the stock set up. I was on the fence for some time as I was laying out the scope of my project a while back.


I was on the fence for some time as I was laying out the scope of my project a while back but the more I read, I eventually decided it was not the route I was going to take. After seeing this Mustang at a local show here in LA I was sold on this configuration and there was no doubt..


I also found the owner of this car "Mike Duran". It and Terry Colley's Falcon http://www.westcoastfalcons.com/scff/racing/racing1.htm had been two to inspire me to set mine up the way I did. Mike, Opentracker among others gave me a great deal of specifics in helping me set up my suspension and I'm quite happy with the choice that I made.


So, this was the route I took. I still got my towers, that’s my story and I'm sticking to it.
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There are plenty of MII Falcons on this site and everyone seems to be quite happy with their set up. But then we all have different driving styles. Like I said “different strokes for different folks”
Post a pic of your Comet I as well as other members here would enjoy seeing what you have done to it.
Ras Daniel [img]/forums/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]

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I understand what your saying I am just messing with you. I am not that great with this picture stuff . I will try to get some pictures on here. You can see my car in the December issue of Hot Rod Magazine if you have one. It is a red 64 prostreet Comet Caliente.

Here is the engine , I hope the picture link works.

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Projim64, I have the December issue of Hot Rod, very nice Comet, helluva job.

Thanks,did you ever find the parts you were looking for ? I just have been realy busy with work and the holidays.