Years ago I had a '40 Dodge business coupe, 413ci BB, 727, Dana 60 rear. No problems with the front suspension during the time I owned it.

This was a '60's vintage racer that we put back on the street. As a result of it's heritage the front end was probably no heavier than with the original flathead six. Battery was in the trunk, inner fenderwells removed, aluminum intake manifold, tube headers, no bumper/brackets, etc.

Regards, Mark