1958 FC-170

[58-fc170]

Changed out the old Minneapolis
Moline low pressure single acting cylinder for a modern 3,000 psi double acting one and a new double acting pump to go along with it. Nice not to have the leaks anymore.

 

[58-fc170]

Also finally squeezed in the bilsteins that have been on the shelf long enough. It took a little odd mounts to get them to clear the links, bags and brake lines. I also grabbed up a sprinter 1.125" rear sway bar to squeeze under there, one bar in the front and one bar in the rear somehow.

 

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It is still in progress , just now with cushy 4 link from and rear with air ride and bilstein 5100 shocks.View attachment 236899View attachment 236900

First and foremost, I like the way you think but might I offer a suggestion for you to consider? I know I am overstepping here but when I was building my 1966 F100 4x4, I learned a few lessons the hard way. From the picture, I cant clearly tell but it seems that the air bag mount is welded to the 4 link bracket. This definitely adds strength but adding a few gussets on both sides of your air bag bracket to support that middle welded section might prove worthy. I see 3 welds to gain your height but I would content that any forceful lateral movement of the axle adds a high potential of snapping those welds. Vertical strength, no issue but lateral??

I cant say enough about how I like your build. Just my 2 cents.