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I have a 55 3100 and I am trying to decide whether or not to lay out the money (2k) for the mustang II front end or should I keep the straight axel and replace the leaf springs and install the disc brakes and new coil overs ? I have other plans for the truck , new motor and trans, interior, wheels and tires and if the MII is not worth the money,then that money can be put elsewhere ..

thanx in advance for the help

This loaded question should be posted in the HiPo Shop forum. That's where all us modification folks hang out (regular folks hang around too). If it ain't stock it belongs there.

He has a post that was moved there but he's not getting the answer he wants to hear. He keeps posting elsewhere hoping someone will tell him a car front end is just what a truck needs.

Well maybe he needs to tell us what he wants to hear so we can pat him on the back for his well researched decision. Subject has been beat to death many times over.

WOW ...didn't expect that response....Any and all questions I have asked on this site has been answered in a civil manner I was looking for an educated opinion on whether or not to make a large expenditure . thanks for the help ....right

No dis intended. If you have done your homework by searching Mustang II in the Stovebolt forum search feature you should have all the info you need to make an educated decision. This subject comes up at least twice a month and is archived. No need to keep bringing it up. We can't and shouldn't tell you how to spend your money. It is your truck and you should do what you want with it. Were are here for the technical stuff and more than willing to help. Just be careful asking for opinions because you will get some you don't care for.

For what it's worth, I have a Mustang II on my suburban and I don't care for it. I bought the truck that way so I'm stuck with it. Best of luck on your build.

Guycamm55,
Don't sweat the little things.
Just remember, with advanced age comes lack of patience.
Some of us are nearing the proverbial end of the nearly used up roll of toilet paper, and we tend to get snippy.
It is your truck.
It is your money.
It should be your plan.
The fun is doing it your way, even if it is wrong, then making it right.
In my opinion, you asked too many question all at once. That tends to boggle up even the sharpest of minds. And there are some sharp minds in here with lots of experience, good and bad.
Hope that helps. And welcome to Stovebolt, BTW!
Carl

The guy just asked a question. Why the condescending, dismissive, arrogant and disapproving rhetoric? This place used to be a source of support and unity with very insightful, patient and considerate enthusiasts. What happened? Jesus.

guycamm55, I have the StangII under my 37 pickup and it has been just fine. I actually got it out from under a car in the junk yard for $75 back in late 90's and used the rack and pinion, master cylinder, and back then even the calipers for cores when I bought new ones. I didn't have the cash for the high dollar stuff and I probably wouldn't spend it today. My only drawback is I like to go fast sometime and the smaller Mustang calibers are just a tat weak if your not careful. However, you can the bigger GM rotors/calipers to go bigger.

Next, I have a 52 panel that is straight axle with a V8 that I have power steering on. I have driven it on some pretty long trips and it has been fine. Just make sure the king pins and bushings are in good shape as well as the tie rods ect.

Let us know what you decide...believe it or not, we ARE here to HELP.

Yes, a clone of a subcompact car front suspension system will keep the nose of a stovebolt truck from dragging the ground as you cruise down Main street impressing the lookie-loos with your resto-mod ride that looks like it's running downhill all the time. You can probably even do a smoky burnout when a stoplight turns green occasionally, without running off the road. Whether or not you can keep the shiny side up and the slightly less-shiny undercarriage down when you encounter an unexpected S-curve at 50 MPH remains to be seen. Some of us who have a few decades of building round track race cars and/or SCCA club racers under our belts think the M-II system sucks like a Dyson vacuum cleaner, but hey- - - -what do we know?
Jerry