55 Ford-P-up drop front

[38 Conv]

Proven ways on dropping front end of my 1955 Ford pick-up, information and pictures, other then a Mustang I I front suspension-- I kept this build original suspension with power steering modern engine and auto trans, not happy with the height--Pictures of what mine looks like now, must be lowered.-- Thanks

 

[John Burne]

I'd leave that beautiful truck just the way she is and better spend the time riding, but you know best. Regards, John

 

[TStiles]

Thoughts from a guy that's been around a long time:

'Had a '53 - same chassis as yours. Decided to lower it, but wanted to retain the ability to restore it to original in order to retain resale value.

Put a 3" dropped axle up front and retained 100% of all the original parts. When I eventually sold the truck, the new owner was happy to receive the pieces necessary to reverse the lowering and did, in fact, return it too its original ride height.

I prefer this route over an after Mustang II assembly. Life's full of compromises.

About finished completing a careful restoration (stock) of a '51. I've become a strong advocate for keeping them the way Henry built them.

 

[38 Conv]

btt

 

[MMB]

Depending on how much lower you wish to go either a reversed eye spring or dropped axle or both. Regarding the dropped axle if you choose to go that route Speedway has special tie rods ends that are compatible and avoid the earlier attempts at modifying the stock tie rod ends.

 

[joe plumber]

It is a beautiful looking pick up,but it does need lowered .I used the Mustang II on my 55 .Also got rid of the spare tire .It all depends on what you want to do and are happy with .JMO

 

[George/Maine]

I,m like the flat black, have a gallon of black primer that i,ve had for 10 years.
I can,t wait to spray it. PIC.

 

[John Burne]

Fred,
I was just thinking, (dangerous, I know), regarding what Joe said about getting rid of the spare....we talked about this before, but I have to work on my doors this winter and might end up into a full or partial repaint. I hope to drive the wheels of it this summer, but if you want to swap rear left fenders this winter we should stay in touch. I know you don't like the spare and I do. My fender is all steel and in great shape. Just needs to go from red to black. Regards - John

 

[joe plumber]

Fred,
I was just thinking, (dangerous, I know), regarding what Joe said about getting rid of the spare....we talked about this before, but I have to work on my doors this winter and might end up into a full or partial repaint. I hope to drive the wheels of it this summer, but if you want to swap rear left fenders this winter we should stay in touch. I know you don't like the spare and I do. My fender is all steel and in great shape. Just needs to go from red to black. Regards - John

I remember talking about the spare also,John.There again it's all in what a person likes .Thank God we all like differnt things .Be a pretty boring world if we all liked the same thing .( That doesn't apply to everything )

 

[38 Conv]

Going to try Posie 3" lowering front springs-- see what that looks like---
anyone have luck with that spring set-up and are you happy with the handeling and stance look-- Thanks

 

[Ford blue blood]

The 3" lower springs will reduce suspension travel. Aside from an indendent (Mustang II, Volarie or aftermarket) front end kit I am a firm believer in dropped axles. You will still have full suspension travel and get the look you are after. The rear can be lowered by simply moving the spring hangers up (mounting holes are the same top and bottom of the hangers) and bolting a short piece of angle to the top of the frame to catch the upper pair of mount bolts. There is room between the top of the frame and the bed to do this.