1951 Jeepster Mustang 2 Front Suspension

[Matt-Lagusis]

So I just picked up a 51 Jeepster for my wife. The PO changed the rear end and motor/trans. Currently had a Chevy 6 and 3 Speed OD. Pulling the 6 for a SBC v8 and TH350 trans. Keeping the rear end and am switching the front end to a Mustang 2 set up.

Are there any words of advice from those who have gone down this path? I was looking at a hub to hub kit from Southern Rods. Added the website below. Is there a better kit any of you would recommend?

Going to start a build thread in the next few weeks.

Mustang II Complete Hub to Hub IFS Kit Crossmember Fits Universal 56” Track Width

This is a brand-new complete Mustang II front end suspension that fits Universal 56” Track Width. This kit is a complete Hub to Hub and includes the highest quality components for a complete installation. The crossmember is designed to weld onto vehicle that fits Universal 56 Inch Track Width...

www.southernrods.com

 

[jimbob57]

i am using a Heidts mustang ii kit. i am using the kit with the a arm struts - most people use the strutless type. i also went with coilover shocks. car won't be on the road until June so i can't say how it rides yet.

 

[Matt-Lagusis]

i am using a Heidts mustang ii kit. i am using the kit with the a arm struts - most people use the strutless type. i also went with coilover shocks. car won't be on the road until June so i can't say how it rides yet.

looks good Bob. Does the Heidts kit specifically for the Jeepster or more of a universal kit?

 

[jimbob57]

looks good Bob. Does the Heidts kit specifically for the Jeepster or more of a universal kit?

it is a universal kit. Fatman fabricators claims to make one for the Jeepster but they also make them for a Willys wagon or truck. if you order from Fatman you need to make certain that they know it is the Jeepster. when I talked to them they thought the Jeepster had a C channel frame and not a tophat style

 

[PHTX]

Hey there Drippin', I'm in Round Rock (soon to be Georgetown). Howdy neighbor.

 

[Matt-Lagusis]

Hey there Drippin', I'm in Round Rock (soon to be Georgetown). Howdy neighbor.

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Nice Jeepster. I like the color.

Matt

 

[Coopster]

Interesting color.

 

[Coopster]

So I just picked up a 51 Jeepster for my wife. The PO changed the rear end and motor/trans. Currently had a Chevy 6 and 3 Speed OD. Pulling the 6 for a SBC v8 and TH350 trans. Keeping the rear end and am switching the front end to a Mustang 2 set up.

Are there any words of advice from those who have gone down this path? I was looking at a hub to hub kit from Southern Rods. Added the website below. Is there a better kit any of you would recommend?

Going to start a build thread in the next few weeks.View attachment 113784View attachment 113785

Mustang II Complete Hub to Hub IFS Kit Crossmember Fits Universal 56” Track Width

This is a brand-new complete Mustang II front end suspension that fits Universal 56” Track Width. This kit is a complete Hub to Hub and includes the highest quality components for a complete installation. The crossmember is designed to weld onto vehicle that fits Universal 56 Inch Track Width...

www.southernrods.com

Mine has a Heidts kit with coil springs and regular shocks., Don't know the spring ratings, but too stiff for my 283. Going to cut one coil out, and will need to put smaller (25" total diameter) tires up front. The lower "A" frame should have about a 1/2" slant, (pivot low point, spindle high point.)

 

[Bussie]

I just installed a Progressive IFS. They are out of Ohio they started making IFS in the 70’s and for the top hat frame ! Well built and engineered. Just fill the instructions. We did not take the engine out of mine . Excellent kit Progressive Automotive 125 West Rome St Baltimore ,OH 43105. 740-862-4696. Ask for Bob.