A range of “right” front ends

Question:

I have a 1958 Ford 1/2-ton 4x2 pickup that I want to rebuild as a daily driver. I have a Ford 289 engine I intend to use, and I would like to upgrade the suspension and brakes. I am interested in information that might help me choose the right front end components and such to get started on the job.

Answer:

As far as the “right” front end components are concerned, the answer depends

in large measure on how skilful you are and/or how much money you want to invest in your truck.

The easier and less expensive way to modernize the front end is by modifying it with a Volare front frame clip.

At the other end of the spectrum, you can go with a lighter and far more sophisticated independent front suspension setup from a company such as Total Cost Involved Engineering in Ontario, California, (www.totalcostinvolved.com).