Anyone using or plan on using the Fat Man Ford Strut conversion? http://www.fordmuscle.com/news/new-products/fat-man-fabrications-releases-ford-ifs-conversion-kits/
Do they offer one for our cars ? Or just mustang ? I'm guessing if a stock mustang front suspension fits, this should...
Looks interesting. Lots of stuff not included, so wonder what the final cost might be just for parts.
Using Pull a Part website to get price the parts needed will be right at $150 for the struts, spindles and rack. https://www.pullapart.com/auto-parts/parts-pricing/
I am of the opinion when you compare to something like R&C 107 setup the cost will be comparable. When u consider the fact u don't need to cut/weld tower mod's, weld the X-member w/ possibility of weak/poor welds or not getting X-member in the chassis properly; this seems like a viable option. Also, w/ this setup, the car looks mostly stock under-hood for those w/ that concern. Us Comet/Maverick owners should be glad some vendors are doing conversions for Ford's other than Mustangs. Any aftermarket suspension /steering conversion will not be inexpensive, just have to decide whether ur willing to pay the price.
$2200 and you supply these junkyard parts... 1979–1993 Mustang struts 1994–2004 Mustang spindle and brake assemblies 1990–2003 Escort power rack and pinion assembly with complete tie rods 15” or larger 1994–2004 spec wheels, early oil pan, and exhaust I'll stick with my RC-107 compleat kit... take the new parts out of the box and bolt them on... they do supply a neat little tool... Die and handle to re-thread tie rods...
That's the part I found sketchy, rethread tie rods.... not sure I want to be involved with that. Cutting new threads over old threads seems like a good way to compromise strength. I could be wrong but don't want to find out.
