Front suspension design preference

[Carl @ Chassisworks]

As Bret mentioned, one of the biggest issues with the stock style suspension on the Falcon is the camber curve. This can be improved by either drilling new holes in the tower or using our drop pivot shafts. The lower strut-rod is also a big part of the problem; the stock bushings flex over big bumps and under braking. That flex changes the alignment and contributes to the bump-steer issues that these cars have. TCP solves this deflection using our TrueCenter™ pivot socket in both the strut rod end and the lower control arm. You can read more about that HERE. We also offer a scratchbuilt power rack and pinion system that was developed specifically for the Mustang and Falcon. Details HERE.

If you are considering installing an FE, big block, or Mod/Coyote, then the stock towers are going to be a HUGE obstacle. There are lots of Mustang-II style kits out there to resolve this, but why go to all that effort to replace 60s technology with more 60s technology? A Mustang-II is a fat Pinto - a car famous for bursting into flame but not for superb handling last time I checked.

On the Chassisworks side we have a solution in our Street Machine Custom-Fit crossmember system. It was designed and engineered from a completely clean sheet. All suspension components mount to a mandrel-bent 4x2 tube which is CNC machined for precision. It's available with power rack in two different hub widths, 57" and 60", and manual rack in 15 different widths. Sure, the cost is going to be slightly more than the M-II kits but you're getting superior components. All brand new and all made in the USA.

The Street Machine system is the foundation of our bolt-on front clips, like Bret's guys installed in the GoodGuys SuperNova, and the crossmember has been installed in everything from Hudsons to Mavericks. You can read about all the options HERE.

Here's a shot of one a customer installed in a Maverick. A Falcon install would be pretty much the same.