MRLTD *please* don't destroy me, ? after reading the FAQ

[Dark_Knight7096]

LOL, had a question I read the FAQ then a few other posts, from what I read in the FAQ, the suspension parts are all interchangeable from 1979-2002(maybe 06?), but then reading some other threads I saw some posts that contradicted that slightly so that's just why I wanted clarification. Will the suspension parts from the whales fit on my 79, rear disk brakes, etc.? Simple yes or no and then I can let this topic die without being destroyed

[mrltd]

What posts were contradictory? I would like to know so I can fix that.

1995-2002 disc brakes parts swap.
1995-1997 front brakes aren't desirable, rears are fine.

[Dark_Knight7096]

nothing in your post. your post told me that they were interchangeable, some others posts said that parts wouldn't swap, that's all. Your post was top notch.

[Lincolnmania]

something is different about the 79's suspension.......i've never seen one, so i dont know exactly what it is.
what u want big brake parts recipie?
96-02 lower balls
92-94 upper arms and upper ball joints
96-02 spindles
98-02 hub bearings, rotors, calipers, brackets
98-02 front brake hoses with traction control for the left hose

for rear discs, the 92-97 stuff is what you need.....just remember the yr of the car you harvested the rear disc stuff from

[gadget73]

I know there are different tie rod ends for 79-82, and then 82 onward. Not sure what the difference is exactly, but there may be some other stuff slightly different on earlier models.


The rear suspension changed quite a bit in 1998, and as far as I know its not been proven that 98+ rear discs can be made to work on older models. They might work just fine, but I don't think anyone has attempted it. The 79 also has an 8" rear, so its possible the rear backing plates bolt up a little different than later models. I doubt it, but it is possible.


Also, off-topic bs has been removed from this thread. Please keep the unhelpful comments out of the tech section ktnx.