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Date Posted: 02:32:23 06/21/06 Wed
Author: nw morgan
Subject: Re: 63-65 V8 supension to 61 ranchero?
In reply to: BR FOSTER 's message, "Re: 63-65 V8 supension to 61 ranchero?" on 08:11:43 12/07/03 Sun

>>Does any one know if a 61 Ranchero can be fitted with
>>the later V8 upper and lower control arms or maybe
>>even granada complete supension??
>>Im trying to do a disk brake change over.
>>E-mail me if you have any info
>>Thanks in Advance
>>Gary
>
>I AM IN THE SAME POSITION. I'VE GOT A NEW MOTOR AND
>TRANS BUT NEED TO KNOW IF THE GRANADA FRONT END WORKS
>FOR A SUSPENSION AND DISC BRAKE CHANGE OVER. ANY INFO
>WOULD BE APPRECIATED. BRF
>Yes the Granada front end will work. I used Maveric disc brake parts, but it's the same thing. I did this same conversion on my 62 ranchero and on the 65 ranchero that I have now. You have to use the spindles and the outer tie rod ends.I also used the master cylinder ,the combination valve and the brake lines off of the Maveric. I don't think the power booster will fit,not enough room between it and the hood hinge. Without the booster the brakes really sucked,even worse than all drum brakes.Now I have a narowed nine inch rear in the car with bigger drum brakes off of a 68 or later ranchero or wagon(they measure 2 1/4 by 10 inch) and the car stops better than ever. Hope that helps.

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