The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline NEED HELP Im looking for advice on frontend options

Hello I have a 1950 5 window and I was hoping to find some frontend options for it.. right now I have a straight axel but Id like to upgrade to a newer frontend. obviously there is a mustang 2 option, I have heard to do a s-10 frame swap, or I heard a gentleman on here had blueprints to make your own. what should I do and why?

The why starts with you. Why change the front end? How are you planning to use the truck?
A frame swap is a lot more than a bolt- in mustang 2, what is the overall frame condition?
A rebuilt stock axle with King pins, maybe lowered by Sid's , with modern shocks and even disc brakes, steering component upgrades, etc, gives a nice riding improvement.

Are the front springs worn out, or has somebody (lowered) the suspension already? That nose-low stance ... usually doesn't handle very well unless a lot of caster has been dialed in with axle wedges.
Jerry

Big Sky -- Please allow me to translate for Jerry -- "Welcome to Stovebolt! We're glad you're here. And as our Granite State Brother has already said, if you could baseline us on the the current configuration (suspension and driveline -- looks like some work has already been done), we can better offer opinions for you to consider. "



As for me, those two trucks look pretty cool together. That style Ford always appealed to me.

Again, Welcome! I think you'll find that we have a wealth of knowledge and experience here for you to tap into. We have true experts here (some may need to work on their tact from time to time, however ... ) who should be able to help you noodle through whatever you want/need to do.

Regards,
John

I have this on my 1954. It was installed about 1990.