Meet New Blue! QA1's 1972 Ford F100 Build

This 72 F100 started out as just a Research and Development truck that quickly turned into an awesome pro-touring pickup! Check out what the team at QA1 did to make this truck go from an old farm truck to an apex predator.
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[@yeboscrebo4451]

Love the long bed! So sleek

[@QA1TECH]

We love it too!

[@bartonofarrell2693]

Really fantastic job everyone did their part to make it so nice.

[@QA1TECH]

Thank you very much! It's been a fun project.

[@Psalms19.1]

Man that’s an awesome looking ride… I might have to do this to my 72 Ranger XLT… Idk why so many people hate on the LWB trucks. I think they look awesome lowered…😍😀

[@turbooomann]

I want one for my 68 shortbed this kit looks to be better than the cv swap

[@davekoch5999]

Love it.. about to pick up a 71..

[@LovingSalads]

I have a 1974 FordF100 explorer and I just bought the front and rear QA1 suspension kit via Summit racing. I have been told that QA1 only made the rear suspension kit to fit up to the year 1972 f100 and the 74 model rear end was larger in size and they didn't made one for this. But I have been told that with some custom alternations it can be done. many thanks,

[@elainestamper3873]

Awesome! Way to go staying with all Ford drivetrain!

[@QA1TECH]

Thanks!

[@RS-gh2mf]

Wonder if this could all be attached to a 2x4 mandrel bent tubing frame ?

[@Dabittner64]

What headers did you use with the 351? Are they long tubes?

[@toprated5572]

i seen you guys make a engine mount kit for a coyote i was wondering what gen coyote that mount is made for

[@chadtrickey1604]

What fuel tank are you using? Where did you run the fill tube to?

[@michaelknight7519]

So what did you do for brake booster master cylinder and proportion valve

[@grannylow7073]

Great Video, what is the back spacing you are running with those 18x12 ? Just installed my Qa1 kit on my 69 and want to order that’s same tire wheel set up . Thanks

[@QA1TECH]

Wheels: Rocket Wheels Hyper Shot Attack Front: 18x10, 5.00” backspacing. 285/40/18 tire Rear: 18x12, 6.00” backspacing. 305/35/18 tire

[@edmatz5697]

What headers did you use?

[@garciarobins1177]

The front spindles that are included in the kit say they can only fit 11 inch rotors would it be possible to order the kit with the spindles you have in the video? Also what spindles do you have in the video? Also what brake kit?

[@jaymziebonnatonna80]

Wow, awesome video awesome truck. Have any vids of a Gen 10 F150 rear 4 link swap? I'm thinking I can do an upgrade on the rear end on my '03 SVT Lightning with swaybar.??

[@QA1TECH]

Hi there! We currently do not offer anything like this for that vehicle at this time.

[@Waalking1]

Will this fit on a 71’ F250 long bed ?

[@QA1TECH]

We do not have a kit for the F-250 at this time. May be able to offer a shock setup depending on your specs!

[@johnlyons1419]

Steve does not mention what the back space on the rear wheels,, also did u use a stock width 9in

[@QA1TECH]

6" backspace on the rear. This system currently only works with the Ford 9-inch.

[@kirbyarnold9383]

Love the look on the bump side. I have a 66 F-100 long bed. Do you have a kit to fit that? And would the wheel openings need to be cut like you did on this one?

[@QA1TECH]

Our front and rear systems fit the 65-72 F100! Modifying the wheel tubs or the front fenders is not required, we did it to be able to run wider tires. www.QA1.net/F100

[@manfredscharf4917]

Hi. Can you please tell me which mirrors you have installed? Greetings from Germany.

[@QA1TECH]

The mirrors that are on this truck came with it when we purchased it. I believe they are the factory mirrors.

[@duccanard9079]

I use my 3 bumpsides as trucks.Will this kit allow me to go down my 22 miles of bad mountain roads and carry 1000 pounds of gravel,sand and stuff to fix that bad road?

[@QA1TECH]

This system was designed to optimize performance and handling. We do not recommend towing/hauling anything with that amount of weight.

[@vadergtcs6893]

Do you have a link to recommend for the rear brake kit? Also the front as well?

[@QA1TECH]

We went with Wilwood brake kits front and rear. If you reach out to them or Baer, they both are familiar with this kit and will be happy to help offer some recommendations!

[@agromarcellima5209]

Saudações Qual a distância entre os eixos? Grato

[@crazyryan2689]

I have a '79 F150 that I have plans to do a restomod. This will include suspension upgrades. I went on the website and couldn't get a choice for the rear suspension. Is there something else I need to look at?

[@QA1TECH]

We currently do not have a rear system available for these trucks. We could possibly make coil-overs or shocks work depending on your specs. Give us a call. 952-985-5675

[@anthonymoreno47]

wow absolutely beautiful work!!! what would the entire suspension front and rear plus the brake package cost for my 77 F150 ?

[@QA1TECH]

Currently the front system is the only one that is compatible with your vehicle. The system starts around $3250 through a dealer.

[@anthonymoreno47]

@@QA1TECH ok thank you I appreciate it I look forward to seeing the rear set up

[@MrColinwil]

do you guy cater for right hand drive

[@QA1TECH]

Not at this time, but hopefully that's something we can offer in the future!

[@ScampFasty]

You should be working on that rear 4 link setup so a guy could get one for the wider frame dentsides.

[@QA1TECH]

We hear you! Hopefully we can confirm fitment for the dentsides soon!

[@ScampFasty]

@@QA1TECH any luck trying your 4 link on a dentside yet? just wondering...

[@QA1TECH]

@@ScampFasty Not yet!

[@jesse111487]

Do you have anything for a 84 dodge d150 prospector

[@QA1TECH]

Not at this time. Hopefully it's something we can offer in the future!

[@That38Guy]

I have first dibs on a one owner low mile 1972 F250. Is the F250 Frame rails the same as the F100 ?

[@QA1TECH]

Nice! We have not confirmed the fitment of our kit for the F250 yet.

[@Polack-ml9fh]

@@QA1TECH I’d be interested to know as well. Working on a 77 2wd F250 right now.

[@richardbaker5151]

I believe the only difference between the F100 and F250 is the chassis wall is thicker for the extra load capacity.

[@richardbaker5151]

@@Polack-ml9fh the chassis between the Bump side and Dent side are different, this setup won't fit unless you're competent at modifying it to fit.

[@lclnbm]

Can the rear kit work with a 79 F150?

[@QA1TECH]

Not at this time. Hopefully we can provide something in the future.

[@rivermetal]

Can I use the rear suspension kit on my 1978 F100?

[@QA1TECH]

At this time, the rear system does not work on the 73-79 F100s.

[@rivermetal]

BUMMER!!!

[@richardbaker5151]

I'm currently saving up for this kit but shipping, import duties and taxes almost doubles the cost.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Whats an old Ford doing waaay over there?

[@yetiwagon]

anyone know what that color blue is called? is it stock?

[@QA1TECH]

Hi there! We do not know what the name of that color is. We assume it's a stock color for these trucks. It was painted this color when we picked it up.

[@samsamhernandez5482]

Now I got sell my 84 fox body to get this for my 66 🤣

[@QA1TECH]

Ha!

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

8.8 out if a mustang works way better than explorer its already 4 linked

[@nicholasarrigo3733]

when im i going too get my catalog if send for the last year 5 times and im only interested in catalog for this f100 kit so please get back with me and let me know something please.thanks - nick

[@QA1TECH]

We apologize if something happened on our end with our website and your catalog request didn't come through. If you just want information on the F100 suspension, you can visit our website at www.QA1.net/F100 or you can download our catalog here: www.qa1.net/contact-qa1/catalog-request-download

[@nicholasarrigo3733]

@@QA1TECH please email me at [e-mail] please .thanks nick

[@shanerichardson9568]

Do you have suspension that doesn't lower the truck?

[@QA1TECH]

We do offer front and rear shocks with adjustable valving that will keep your truck at stock ride height. The minimum drop this kit offers is 3" in the front and 4" in the rear.

[@shanerichardson9568]

@@QA1TECH Much appreciated, I like keeping truck ride height but with more modern features.

[@henrygee9501]

If I ever win the lottery💰, I will definitely install this QA1 setup on my "67 bumpside. For now I'll just enjoy watching your beautiful truck. If you need another truck for R&D feel free to use mine. Please check out my truck on my channel. God bless you🙏🏽

[@larney37]

or...you could get a used crown vic and body swap it :)

[@ozielmadrigal9374]

Then it’s not a truck.

[@QA1TECH]

If people choose to do the front end Crown Vic swap on their F100 we now offer a coil-over kit for it!

[@ozielmadrigal9374]

@@QA1TECH whats the link?

[@QA1TECH]

@@ozielmadrigal9374 To our Crown Vic coil-over? Or to our F100 conversion systems? The F100 systems link is www.QA1.net/F100 We do not have a landing page for the Crown Vic setup. Go to our website here and enter in your YMM in our vehicle filter and select a coil-over setup. www.qa1.net/automotive/suspension/shocks-struts-coil-overs/stock-mount-coil-over-systems

[@QA1TECH]

We recommend ordering through your preferred performance parts dealer for the best deals on pricing!

[@blakethesnake3382]

Long beds are stupid in a performance truck

[@ZOZOE4159]

Said only you