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1940 FORD Chassis & Suspension
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Pete and Jake's Bolt-On Front Shock Kits
Pete and Jake's bolt-on front shock kits are uniquely designed for easy attachment to your vintage Ford frame. They include all the necessary parts to make your installation a success. These kits feature Pete and Jake's painted rod shocks, but are also available with painted shorty shocks, depending on application. They also offer kits featuring chrome shocks, or chrome lower mounts and shocks for some applications. Whatever your classic hot rod suspension needs are, Pete and Jake's bolt-on front shocks can handle it. Order the kit designed to fit your application.
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$188.99
Bob Drake Motor and Transmission Mounts
Bob Drake offers motor and transmission mounts for Ford car and trucks from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Designed "Ford Tuff", these mounts are also flexible enough to ensure vibration-free comfort. The upper cushion features soft rubber between the ring and shoulder washer to act as a shock absorber, as original Ford specifications called for, while the lower cushion has a metal shoulder washer for better alignment in cup. In addition to that, Bob Drake's mounts are the only ones to proudly wear the "Ford" script.
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$30.99
Pete and Jake's Super Bell Beam Axles
Pete and Jake's Super Bell beam axles provide up to four inches of drop for the front-end of your vintage hot rod. They're cast from 65-45-12 ductile iron for optimum tensile strength and good machinability (should you desire your own modifications or lightweight aluminum). Potential applications include 1928-34 Fords, 1/2-ton Ford pickup trucks up through 1941, and 1935-36 Fords if you split the original wishbones. They accept 1937-48 Ford passenger car spindles. These axles are offered in multiple sizes with a variety of classic features. Get modern performance and that archetypal hot rod look with Pete and Jake's Super Bell beam axles! Offered mix-and-match features: * Drilled for lighter weight/bold look * Filled ends for more strength/beefier look * Chrome finish for a polished look
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$438.99
Pete and Jake's Super Bell Deep Drop Steering Arms
Pete and Jake's offers Super Bell Deep Drop steering arms for applications where additional drop is needed to clear wishbones. They're available to fit a variety of vintage cars and trucks from the 1930s and '40s.
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$148.99
Pete and Jake's King Pin Sets
Pete and Jake's king pin sets feature brass bushings for your classic/offset wheel assembly. These kits additionally include ball bearings, shims, felt dust seals, and associated hardware. Whether you're aiming for authenticity or require them for your specialized application—Pete and Jake's king pin sets are an offer you can't refuse! Order the kit designed to fit your specific model.
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$78.99
Moog Replacement Tie Rod Ends
Moog replacement tie rod ends are designed as OE replacements for your stock units. Moog replacement tie rod ends feature durable, all-metal construction that is not prone to failure like OE plastic tie rod ends. Since Moog replacement tie rod ends are greasable (except where noted), friction is reduced and contaminants are flushed out. Plus, they have an easy-access wrench flat that allows for the use of a socket for easy installation.
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$34.99
RJays Motor Mounts
RJays offers motor mounts for a wide range of Ford vehicles from the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, as well as many universal applications. The weld-in steel mounts are available in different styles, with urethane bushings and rubber cushions (some models). Order the set recommended for your classic car or truck.
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$61.99
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$119.99
Helix Solid Axle Shocks
Helix solid axle shocks are nitrogen gas charged shocks precision engineered for long life and improved performance over the standard "name brand" shocks. They feature a valving system with a 1 3/4 in. reserve tube that allows better fluid transfer, thus better performance. This means not only a better ride, but also sport shock-like handling when needed due to the extra reserve chamber, which allows the shock to stiffen when conditions demand it. Designed especially for hot rod use, they feature hard chrome non-rust shafts, along with superior dampening and rebound.
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$72.49
Pete and Jake's Rear Shock Kits
Pete and Jake's rear shock kits feature brackets with four vertical positions, allowing you to dial in your preferred amount of shock travel. They include shocks, brackets, and shock mounting hardware. These kits are offered with Pete and Jake's painted rod shocks, but are also available with chrome rod shocks. For those of you with 1941-48 Ford hot rods, there are kits that include upper mounts with painted or chrome shocks. Whatever your vintage Ford hot rod shock absorber needs are, Pete and Jake's rear shock kits can handle it. Order the kit designed to fit your application.
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$149.99
Chassis Engineering Leaf Springs
Leaf spring suspension systems have been around for ages and have been used in many different brands and models. Even today, you can find plenty of cars equipped with them because they're affordable, work well controlling the roll of the vehicle and absorbing the imperfections of the road, as well as acceleration and brake forces. Equip your classic with a great ride using Chassis Engineering leaf springs. They can be found in their suspension kits, and are also offered individually for replacements. Rear leaf springs and slider springs are available for early model Chevy, Ford, and Dodge vehicles. Choose the pair made for your vintage truck or car.
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$621.00
Chassis Engineering Engine Swap Mounting Kits
Chassis Engineering engine swap mounting kits are designed secure your new engine to your classic vehicle. They have a large collection of complete engine mount kits for various car models. They match particular engines to specific chassis. They also offer adjustable universal kits for a large variety of engines, in a number of different lengths to make them work with just about any frame type. The engine mount style is chosen based on the type (brand/model) of engine, and the engine mount length is determined by the width of the frame. Depending on the application, these kits may include bolt-on or weld-on steel frame adapters, steel engine side mounts, a polymer cushion set, hardware, and instructions. Exchange the engine in your project with the support of Chassis Engineering engine swap mounting kits.
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$139.00
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$237.00
Helix Mustang II IFS Suspension Packages
Helix Mustang II IFS suspension packages and kits will give your car or truck the excellent handling of independent suspension with added stopping power! IFS kits come in many different configurations with the necessary components and hardware. And with over a thousand kits to choose from, they are sure to have what you need to fit your wants and budget. From complete systems with chrome columns to their Stage 1 kits that allow you to use off-the-shelf components to complete your setup, and everything in between, Helix has the Mustang II IFS systems and kits to revolutionize your vehicle's suspension.
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$1,899.95
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$3,499.95
RJays Custom Shock Mounts
RJays offers front and rear custom shock mounts for classic Ford vehicles from the 1920s, '30s, and '40s. The steel brackets are available in different styles—some with multiple mounting holes for adjustability. Order the kit recommended for your application.
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$69.99
Helix Stock Height Spindles
Helix stock height spindles provide precision forged construction for the ultimate in strength and dependability. They meet or exceed OEM specifications, retaining stock factory geometry with precision digital engineering processes, and Helix's updated manufacturing methods ensure spindles can handle stress better than the originals. Choose a pair of spindles designed for your vehicle.
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$299.95
Chassis Engineering Complete Rear Axle Mounting Kits
Chassis Engineering offers Complete Rear Axle Mounting Kits for a variety of rear-end choices. Your vintage hot rod, classic car, or pickup can have renewed suspension performance with one of these bolt-on kits. Choose from model-specific and universal options—or from kits with just front and rear spring mounts or hangers and hardware. The mounting kits are available in several configurations with or without springs or shocks. Bring modern suspension to your vintage ride with a Chassis Engineering Complete Rear Axle Mounting Kit.
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$229.00
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$997.00
Chassis Engineering Sway Bar Kits
Eliminate road sway with these quality sway bar kits from Chassis Engineering! Sway bars are an excellent way to improve your vehicle's handling and overall drivability in early car or truck models. These sway bar kits include linkage and mounting hardware to help you to facilitate the installation.
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$240.00
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$246.00
Chassis Engineering Frame Boxing Plates
Add much-needed strength to your vehicle's original frame with Chassis Engineering frame boxing plates. These reinforcement plates are designed to beef up critical front and rear suspension attachment points and motor mount placements—particularly on car and truck models from the '30s and '40s. Made of 3/16 in. steel, you can fit and weld the braces into place wherever your application requires.
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$113.00
Bob Drake Motor Mount Bolts
Bob Drake offers motor mount bolts designed for special applications when a little more length is needed. These motor mount bolts are 1/4 in. longer than the standard version bolts included in Bob Drake's motor mount kits.
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$24.99
Bob Drake Shock Absorber Links
Bob Drake offers shock absorber links in applications to fit Ford cars and trucks from 1935 models up through 1948. Designed for strength and long life, these rugged, all-steel units match the originals in every way and Bob's are drop-forged—just like Henry's originals! Replace those worn, sloppy originals and restore correct shock function with these quality components.
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$21.99
Bob Drake Radius Rod Bushings
Bob Drake offers reproduction radius rod bushings for a variety of 1930s and '40s Ford cars and pickup trucks. These durable rubber bushings are used to limit the back-and-forth movement of the axle and the wheel. They also provide protection and cushioning to the radius rod and its nearby components.
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$10.99
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Bob Drake Stabilizer Bar Bushings
Bob Drake offers reproduction stabilizer bar bushings for 1940s era Ford cars. Constructed of durable rubber, these sway bar bushings hold the stabilizer bar in the bracket.
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$7.50
Delphi Steering Tie Rod Ends
Tie rod ends are crucial parts to your steering system, so you need to maintain them with the utmost care. Delphi's replacement steering tie rod ends are manufactured from high-quality material to meet the same standards in fit, performance, and longevity as the original equipment part. They're available in a range of applications to help maintain superb control, resulting in a safe and smooth ride. Order the Delphi parts recommended for your year/make/model for improved steering performance.
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$24.99
Bob Drake Body-to-Frame Cushion Pads
Bob Drake offers body-to-frame cushion pads for 1930s and '40s era Ford vehicles. Each kit contains all the special pads needed to effectively cushion the body at the specific points to eliminate squeaks and properly align the body position. All components are exact copies of the originals and made using the finest materials available.
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$49.99
Helix CornerKiller IFS Suspension Packages
Helix CornerKiller IFS front suspension will revolutionize your suspension and give your car or truck the ride and handling it deserves. Each front suspension is specially designed to give your classic ride modern handling and stopping power by updating all of the critical parts. Helix starts with precision-made components that are designed to work together. Tubular control arms provide the adjustability you need to setup the suspension for your car, while your choice of standard to 2 in. drop spindles help you customize the stance. Topping off the spindles is a set of 11 in. disc brakes to provide extra stopping power. Rack and pinion steering is provided by either power assist or manual racks. Finally choose between coilovers for maximum handling and a static stance or air struts for the ultimate in ride height control and ride quality. Bring your classic ride into modern days with a Helix CornerKiller IFS front suspension package.
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$3,399.95
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$4,099.95
