QA1 is just killin' it these days. That kit is big news for the Ford guys, prior to that all we had were dropped I beams and the excellent but too wide Crown Vic setup.
I really enjoyed your video on the QA1 front suspension install. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the rear suspension of the truck. thanks for sharing.
Pretty slick. I'm looking for something like this for my '59 f100. I honestly don't understand why everyone wants to replace the twin I-beam setup though. Just putting in fresh springs, struts and bearing components really freshens up the ride. I'm actually thinking about using someone's cast aside twin I-beam setup on my truck.
Now I wonder if I could put this on a 60. That Crown Vic mod is a great idea, especially with the 4.6 liter but I just dont think I am that good. This though - well it looks like maybe I could do it.,
Did you go this way? Planning a chassis build for my ‘81 f100 to body swap onto. Has a tired 302, tired stock suspension, tired trans, but the sweetest body in Patina-ville.
Your videos have done wonders for me thank you so much quick question did you have to flip your coilover shocks in the front? The manual that I have is telling me to have the adjustment knob on top facing forward but I installed it exactly the way you have it on your video.
Thanks for your video. I wasn't aware that a bolt-on kit for these trucks existed! I agree this build is so much better than what ford did back in the day. Coyote next?
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and Yes- I'm doing the rear. There is no QA1 kit for the 73-79 F series trucks. So I am adapting a 67-72 QA1 kit to fit this truck. Welding WILL be required. Stay tuned!
Any link for brake kit would be very appreciated because my whole truck is on hold bc I can't find the 78-81 camaro kit that will work for this truck. Please🙏🙏🙏
It's 79-81 camaro. Dozens of options available. I think I used these, but I'm not 100% sure www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-140-10493-dr/make/chevrolet/model/camaro/submodel/z28/year/1979
I don't think I heard you say but are those the regular spindles or the drop spindles? I'm ordering my kit soon but want a slammed static ride and was just curious as to which spindles you are using. Thanks for the great video!
Great job. So, here's my question. I have a 1978 2WD F150, single cab/long bed. Love this suspension package but want to actually raise front ride height about two inches over stock so its even with the back. Definitely don't want to lower the vehicle at all. Can you make this happen with the QA1 suspension? What height are you now at versus original?
This dropped the whole truck about 4 inches. But- if you want to keep the center of gravity higher than stock, there's no point in going for all this expensive QA1 stuff. Get some taller front springs in your setup, some really good shocks, rebuild everything and you'll save a ton of time and money. QA1 stuff is for street/race car handling. Thanks for watching!
Did you notice a big decrease in turning radius with your kit? I just got the steering section installed and it looks like it’s much less than the factory setup.
Thank you for the video awesome this is on my wish list I'm not spending another Penny on any drop beam components . I love the fact that there's no welding required and it's just a bolt-on kit I don't have to go to the junkyard and find a donor crown Vic drag all kinds of greasy worn out parts home clean them all up and risk my life on my amateur welds or pay somebody to go weld it right. I wish I can add it to cart right now but it's definitely on my favorites list
QA1 is top notch stuff but I'm disappointed that all the hardware appears to be grade 5. The first thing I do is buy all grade 8. It would be nice if QA1 made a set up with heims instead of urethane bushings for even more adjustability.
Multi millions of dollars worth of R&D showed that the hardware they chose is more than sufficient based on shear, tension & compression loads. One can always go with overkill but why spend the money when it's never going to be an F1 car. Thanks for watching!
The front frame should be the same, except for the engine cradles, because of engine choices from the original build sheet. It shouldn't matter- you're chopping all that out anyway. So yeah- it'll work. :) Thanks for watching!
Yes, Borgeson makes a rag joint eliminator intermediate shaft that can be adapted to the Mustang II rack. I didn't use it on this one but I use them now. THX 4 Watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thanks for the rag joint eliminator tip, my buddy once had his rag joint screw come loose, good thing he was just taking off an intersection.
@@GrenadeMotorsports That's my luck , watched a video using 73-79 spindle rotors and calipers swapped to a 66 f100 (my project). Haven't started yet just making plans.
Great video, I’m hoping to install this QA1 setup on my 69 F100, my question is how does this hook up to the steering column/power steering pump? Are you able to use the original column and pump? Or do a Saginaw swap or something?
Actually- it uses a 79-94 Mustang rack- I'm filming the QA1 rear end install soon and I'll be sure to include a segment on the steering connection. It's not bad at all.
Anything is possible but I don't think this makes sense for the 95+ F150 2wd. As I understand it- it's already a coil over design and you could use high end coil overs and a bigger sway bar to achieve virtually the same thing. Thanks for watching!
Do I have to remove the engine? Can I get away with just jacking it up a bit? Will the kit lower the trucks height? Thanks in advance to anyone with some insight.
It's 20x harder if you leave the engine in. Best way is take it out. They come out in 2hrs and you can clean everything up while you're at it. I wouldn't attempt something like this expensive suspension kit, all those rivets etc without pulling the motor & trans. Yes, this suspension kit lowers the truck. The coil overs are dual adjustable so you can set ride height where you want it. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thank you so much!!! Your totally right, whenever I work on the car I remove everything that’s in the way, this time shouldn’t be any different. I’m doing this for my best bud, it has a 73 f100 with a crown vic engine. He doesn’t like the lowering part but thats the trade off for a modern suspension. Thanks again for making this video, its the best I’ve found!!
I'm using the 67-72 kit. It's not a bolt on. I'm modifying the frame slightly and it'll all fit. Basically you make the QA1 side brackets fit the 73-79 frame . It's not that tough if you can weld. I'll get the video filmed eventually though.
It's all Ford except the spindles and brake calipers. Because- they (GM camaro brakes) had the most powerful compact braking system of the easily duplicatable era. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! I have set my decision on the QA1 kit but am fighting finding “compatible” hub/brake assemblies for the “f-body” spindles! Did you decide to use alternative spindles?
Thanks for watching- The hubs and brake assemblies that I have on there now- they're for a 79-81 Camaro and they work perfectly because the QA1 front spindles are exactly molded from original GM parts. All you do is chop off the caliper ears from the cast iron spindle and the Wilwood kits for the 79-81 camaro bolts right up. It'll be in the next video sometime next month.
That’s what I was informed of!! Were you able to find a kit that retained the factory 5x5.5 bolt pattern and stock wheel clearance? Thank you for the help!
The REAR SUSPENSION Coil over kit Video is UP. Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/e4KxXg_dRAQ/v-deo.html
Let me get your old suspension $?
FANTASTIC video. This is truly the most simple way to replace that twin I-beam suspension. Planning on using this for a 67 F100.
Thanks for watching!
QA1 is just killin' it these days. That kit is big news for the Ford guys, prior to that all we had were dropped I beams and the excellent but too wide Crown Vic setup.
Super happy with how this thing installed. Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed your video on the QA1 front suspension install. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the rear suspension of the truck. thanks for sharing.
Heck yeah man, thanks for watching!
Love the bad religion shirt. And of course the ford
Heck yeah! Thanks for watching!
Pretty slick. I'm looking for something like this for my '59 f100. I honestly don't understand why everyone wants to replace the twin I-beam setup though. Just putting in fresh springs, struts and bearing components really freshens up the ride. I'm actually thinking about using someone's cast aside twin I-beam setup on my truck.
Road course ride height adjustability and race car handling is usually why people do this. Best of luck on your project & thanks for watching!
Now I wonder if I could put this on a 60. That Crown Vic mod is a great idea, especially with the 4.6 liter but I just dont think I am that good. This though - well it looks like maybe I could do it.,
Go for it! Thanks for watching!
I have the super cab yellow 74 ranger xlt.
Can you do mine next. 3400 brand new
Builds for the channel are chosen at random through the regular website, there's a 1yr waiting list. Thanks for watching!
with some modification it looks like this kit could work on a bullnose f150 (1986), thoughts?
I bet it could! I say do it!
Thanks for watching!
i like that work very good and it clean
Thanks 👍
I would like to know what cheats would work in a 1954 F1 truck power seats prevailable
lol Me too, thanks for watching!
I have a 1973 F250 8 lug I wonder would this kit work on mine if was to decide to convert it to 5 lug. ( Research time! ) Great video
I believe it would. Thanks for watching!
I like how you did this video, like a 'how to' video, but better!
Thanks man! There is so little time for video these days... Still fun! Thanks as always!
What engine is that? My 67 F100 is a locked up 390 and a good 4 speed floor shift
It's a 390, it's already installed into another truck. Thanks and thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Great video! Maybe I'll upgrade my one day
I'm going to look into this for my Bullnose F150!
Heck yeah man! Thanks for watching!
Did you go this way? Planning a chassis build for my ‘81 f100 to body swap onto. Has a tired 302, tired stock suspension, tired trans, but the sweetest body in Patina-ville.
Your videos have done wonders for me thank you so much quick question did you have to flip your coilover shocks in the front? The manual that I have is telling me to have the adjustment knob on top facing forward but I installed it exactly the way you have it on your video.
I put it where I thought it would be easiest to adjust. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your video. I wasn't aware that a bolt-on kit for these trucks existed!
I agree this build is so much better than what ford did back in the day. Coyote next?
Right on! Thanks for watching and yes- Gen III Coyote and 10spd auto, with mods ;)
Thanks for the video, this is exactly what I needed to see to make my decision. I would love to see the 4 link install if you are doing that as well.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and Yes- I'm doing the rear. There is no QA1 kit for the 73-79 F series trucks. So I am adapting a 67-72 QA1 kit to fit this truck. Welding WILL be required. Stay tuned!
My Rear Install Video is UP! Enjoy!
Hell yeah. Im still waiting on my front/rear for my 67'
Right on! We waited months for this stuff.
@@GrenadeMotorsports You know it.
is this the 3/5" drop kit or the 5/7" ?
It was a few years ago, I can't remember what this one was. Thanks for watching! I think 3-5"?
Great video guys, that QA1 suspension is looking awesome
Thanks! 👍
Any link for brake kit would be very appreciated because my whole truck is on hold bc I can't find the 78-81 camaro kit that will work for this truck. Please🙏🙏🙏
It's 79-81 camaro. Dozens of options available. I think I used these, but I'm not 100% sure www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-140-10493-dr/make/chevrolet/model/camaro/submodel/z28/year/1979
I don't think I heard you say but are those the regular spindles or the drop spindles?
I'm ordering my kit soon but want a slammed static ride and was just curious as to which spindles you are using.
Thanks for the great video!
I think these are the standard which lowers height 1-3in. But honestly, I can't remember 100%!
Thanks for the reply
How’s the ride quality after? How does it feel?
Plush and adjustable of course! Or like a road course race car. You choose. Thanks for watching!
What year is the truck, I have a 79 F100...
1974. Thanks for watching!
Could I install this kit on a 1968 f250 or 1974 f250?
I believe it's possible. Thanks for watching!
Will this keep it stock height? Can I lift the truck?
@@joseochoa7523 It lowers the truck but you can go even lower with more drop in the spindle. Lift? I'm not sure.
Great job. So, here's my question. I have a 1978 2WD F150, single cab/long bed. Love this suspension package but want to actually raise front ride height about two inches over stock so its even with the back. Definitely don't want to lower the vehicle at all. Can you make this happen with the QA1 suspension? What height are you now at versus original?
This dropped the whole truck about 4 inches. But- if you want to keep the center of gravity higher than stock, there's no point in going for all this expensive QA1 stuff. Get some taller front springs in your setup, some really good shocks, rebuild everything and you'll save a ton of time and money. QA1 stuff is for street/race car handling. Thanks for watching!
Can you say how much this kit cost? You were very informative as you installed it, thanks.
Thanks! All of the QA1 stuff can be found at Summit Racing. Order early because sometimes it takes months to get it delivered. Thanks for watching!
Does this kit change the track width on the front end from factory dimensions?
Yes it does. Narrows it, to allow for big wheels. Specs can be found on QA1's site. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this? I was considering doing this on mine and after watching this my mind is made up.
Heck yeah! Git 'er done!
Work ethic is impressive. Clean, and organized. Professional tools too. Great job !
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!
If you've never stripped the front frame arms off a 70's f series . He made this look easy .
Thanks! Yeah, it was not easy or quick. Thanks for watching!
Did you notice a big decrease in turning radius with your kit? I just got the steering section installed and it looks like it’s much less than the factory setup.
It's adjustable based on ride height and lock stops. Radius is up to you. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Maybe that's the issue then. I was looking at mine full droop and I don't have much angle when it's on the steering stop.
Supper work uhuuuuuuu
Thanks a lot 😊
Will this fit my 1966 F250 FORD TRUCK?
You'll have to consult QA1, they can answer that better than I can. Thanks for watching!
Great video. How low of a drop did the front QA1 kit give you?
I bet 4in, thanks for watching! :)
Hey man how has the QA1 kit has held up so far?
QA1 stuff is top notch. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports alright 👍
Very nice im still dreaming to do this to my 72, do you have to do the rear? Jw don't dog me to hard
You can run the front only if you wish. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports thank you so much for answering my message! Take care
Did the motor mount brackets come with it or was that separate? If so where can I get them for my 65 f100? Thanks great video!
Motor mount brackets were sold separately but QA1 and Summit have them for this kit. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports do u have a link
@@GrenadeMotorsports and will they work for a 302?
@@michaelknight7519 QA1 5.0L mounts at Summit racing.
Can this fit on 1980 to 1996 chasis?
Double check exact specs on QA1's website. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video awesome this is on my wish list I'm not spending another Penny on any drop beam components .
I love the fact that there's no welding required and it's just a bolt-on kit I don't have to go to the junkyard and find a donor crown Vic drag all kinds of greasy worn out parts home clean them all up and risk my life on my amateur welds or pay somebody to go weld it right.
I wish I can add it to cart right now but it's definitely on my favorites list
Good choice! Thanks for watching & best of luck! :)
QA1 is top notch stuff but I'm disappointed that all the hardware appears to be grade 5. The first thing I do is buy all grade 8. It would be nice if QA1 made a set up with heims instead of urethane bushings for even more adjustability.
Multi millions of dollars worth of R&D showed that the hardware they chose is more than sufficient based on shear, tension & compression loads. One can always go with overkill but why spend the money when it's never going to be an F1 car. Thanks for watching!
Did the steering shaft come with this or were you left to figure it out/fab something to work?
It did not come with it, but summit sells a borgeson "rag joint eliminator" that can be made to work. Thanks for watching!
Do you know if the F250 frame is any different? Looking at this kit for my 76 F250. Want to convert it to an F100/150.
The front frame should be the same, except for the engine cradles, because of engine choices from the original build sheet. It shouldn't matter- you're chopping all that out anyway. So yeah- it'll work. :) Thanks for watching!
One last question if you’d be so kind please, do you need to build an adapter/extender for the steering column? Thanks in advance!!
Yes, Borgeson makes a rag joint eliminator intermediate shaft that can be adapted to the Mustang II rack. I didn't use it on this one but I use them now. THX 4 Watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thanks for the rag joint eliminator tip, my buddy once had his rag joint screw come loose, good thing he was just taking off an intersection.
So this is a bolt and go kit ?
It sure is. QA1 stuff is awesome. Thanks for watching!
What disc brake kit did u use with the spindles?
1979-1981 Camaro. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports but what about the brake booster and master cylinder
Hey let me get your old parts from the suspension
Scrapped almost a year ago now. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports That's my luck , watched a video using 73-79 spindle rotors and calipers swapped to a 66 f100 (my project). Haven't started yet just making plans.
Great video, I’m hoping to install this QA1 setup on my 69 F100, my question is how does this hook up to the steering column/power steering pump? Are you able to use the original column and pump? Or do a Saginaw swap or something?
Actually- it uses a 79-94 Mustang rack- I'm filming the QA1 rear end install soon and I'll be sure to include a segment on the steering connection. It's not bad at all.
Looks great , can’t wait to see the rear install !!
Coming soon!
Could this work on the 96 f150?
Anything is possible but I don't think this makes sense for the 95+ F150 2wd. As I understand it- it's already a coil over design and you could use high end coil overs and a bigger sway bar to achieve virtually the same thing. Thanks for watching!
The 1980-1996 f150 have the same twin I-beam front suspension, mines a 95 f150 2wd
Can you do my truck please
Please direct all actual build information to the contact button on the regular website www.GrenadeMotorsports.com THX!
Come see us. Bring fun.
All the fun happens in the garage! haha, soon we'll visit.
What spring rating did you get from qa1 400,500,600?
I seem to recall is was a mid range, not heavy & not light, but it's been so long I can't recall exactly. Thanks for watching!
can i use my oe ford rims
With adapters yes. Thanks for watching!
Do I have to remove the engine? Can I get away with just jacking it up a bit? Will the kit lower the trucks height? Thanks in advance to anyone with some insight.
It's 20x harder if you leave the engine in. Best way is take it out. They come out in 2hrs and you can clean everything up while you're at it. I wouldn't attempt something like this expensive suspension kit, all those rivets etc without pulling the motor & trans.
Yes, this suspension kit lowers the truck. The coil overs are dual adjustable so you can set ride height where you want it. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thank you so much!!! Your totally right, whenever I work on the car I remove everything that’s in the way, this time shouldn’t be any different. I’m doing this for my best bud, it has a 73 f100 with a crown vic engine. He doesn’t like the lowering part but thats the trade off for a modern suspension. Thanks again for making this video, its the best I’ve found!!
What did you decide to use for rear suspension since QA1 does not have a kit for the rear?
I'm using the 67-72 kit. It's not a bolt on. I'm modifying the frame slightly and it'll all fit. Basically you make the QA1 side brackets fit the 73-79 frame . It's not that tough if you can weld. I'll get the video filmed eventually though.
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thanks. Looking forward to seeing how you do it.
I ordered this for my 72 awhile ago. Can’t wait for it to get here. Great video on the install. Thanks.
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
Nice 👍🏼
Thanks for the visit!
You definitely take pride on your work. Very clean and professional. You should call yourself the zen master. Love your videos
What mounts did you use bro
Engine mounts are the ones sold separately from QA1, for this kit. Thanks for watching!
Are they the one that say for coyote
@@bulmaroronces7134 Yes
What power steering shaft did you use can I please get code
@@bulmaroronces7134 I made it from parts I had on hand.
where can I buy that suspension
Summit Racing! Thanks!
Nice video!!
Thanks for the visit!
Yeah...but it's not all Ford...why design it on a Chevrolet platform...why not a Ford?
It's all Ford except the spindles and brake calipers. Because- they (GM camaro brakes) had the most powerful compact braking system of the easily duplicatable era. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! I have set my decision on the QA1 kit but am fighting finding “compatible” hub/brake assemblies for the “f-body” spindles! Did you decide to use alternative spindles?
Thanks for watching- The hubs and brake assemblies that I have on there now- they're for a 79-81 Camaro and they work perfectly because the QA1 front spindles are exactly molded from original GM parts. All you do is chop off the caliper ears from the cast iron spindle and the Wilwood kits for the 79-81 camaro bolts right up. It'll be in the next video sometime next month.
That’s what I was informed of!! Were you able to find a kit that retained the factory 5x5.5 bolt pattern and stock wheel clearance? Thank you for the help!