Thread: Couple of questions on semi-elliptical front end??

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For some reason I can't post pics in the suspension forum so bear with me.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/936/4586/84191.jpg

I can't figure out what to do with the front suspension on this thing to get it really low to use as a rat rod with a big kickup in the back. The axle itself is about 8" off the pavement with the tire I have on now, and that is about what I would like to have the frame at. So I guess I need to have the axle directly in front of the frame, suicide style.

Look at the picture and tell me why this wouldn't work;
Cut the frame off in front of the crossmember that is there right now and take the motor mounts off of it. Use that crossmember as a base for quarter elliptical springs. Drill the axle straight through front to back (just like drilling it for appearance) and bolt a spring perch in, then shackle the springs to the perches in the web of the axle. Weld on a pair of batwings and use hairpins. The springs mounted that would should eliminate the need for a panhard bar, and then all I have to do is figure out steering and shocks.
Thanks,
CHAZ