Ford Galaxie Suspension Upgrades
Suspension upgrade for 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 Ford Galaxie
Episode 125 Manic Mechanic
The front suspension was engineered to eliminate dive under braking and squat under acceleration. It was beefy enough that NASCAR’s front suspension design had its roots in the ’65 Ford for decades. The 9-inch rear axle was secured with coil springs, lower control arms, an upper arm only on the passenger’s side, and a track bar.
The 1965-spec chassis also managed to be 200 pounds lighter than the 1964 unit.
new boxed perimeter-frame chassis, with four cross members, was more compliant.
Ad copy described the full-size ’65 models as possessing a “liquid-satin ride.”
Stock suspension:
rebuild kit from Auto Krafters
Eaton Detroit GT springs
Hydraulic shocks
1.25 in front and 1 in rear sway bars Hotchkis or PMT Fabrication
Urethane bushes on all rear components
Front disc brakes
Aftermarket suspension:
Tubular a arms
Eaton Detroit GT springs
Hydraulic adjustable shocks.
Talk about what to look for.
Box tube rear trailing arms. To reduce flex.
Adjustable panhard bar.
Possible adjustable upper arm
Parts:
www.autokrafters.com
www.eatondetroitspring.com
www.hotchkis.com
www.pmtfabrication.com
www.unisteer.com
Manual Disc Brake Kit 1959-69 Galaxie shown: DB1513M
Видео Ford Galaxie Suspension Upgrades канала Autorestomod Manic Mechanic Gasoline Media
Episode 125 Manic Mechanic
The front suspension was engineered to eliminate dive under braking and squat under acceleration. It was beefy enough that NASCAR’s front suspension design had its roots in the ’65 Ford for decades. The 9-inch rear axle was secured with coil springs, lower control arms, an upper arm only on the passenger’s side, and a track bar.
The 1965-spec chassis also managed to be 200 pounds lighter than the 1964 unit.
new boxed perimeter-frame chassis, with four cross members, was more compliant.
Ad copy described the full-size ’65 models as possessing a “liquid-satin ride.”
Stock suspension:
rebuild kit from Auto Krafters
Eaton Detroit GT springs
Hydraulic shocks
1.25 in front and 1 in rear sway bars Hotchkis or PMT Fabrication
Urethane bushes on all rear components
Front disc brakes
Aftermarket suspension:
Tubular a arms
Eaton Detroit GT springs
Hydraulic adjustable shocks.
Talk about what to look for.
Box tube rear trailing arms. To reduce flex.
Adjustable panhard bar.
Possible adjustable upper arm
Parts:
www.autokrafters.com
www.eatondetroitspring.com
www.hotchkis.com
www.pmtfabrication.com
www.unisteer.com
Manual Disc Brake Kit 1959-69 Galaxie shown: DB1513M
Видео Ford Galaxie Suspension Upgrades канала Autorestomod Manic Mechanic Gasoline Media
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