We install Ridetech BOLT-ON Coil-Over / Air Suspension for 1965 - 1979 Classic Ford Truck

The classic Ford F-100 and F-150 platform presents some unique challenges when setting out to build an air suspension system that delivers the ride and handling people have come to expect from Ridetech.
The old Ford was designed and built for a different era-back when the speed limit was 55 and trucks were meant to work hard. While the original twin I-beam front suspension was certainly built “Ford tough” but it wasn’t exactly built to carve corners.
Our complete bolt-in suspension system for the classic Ford trucks removes the entire factory front crossmember in favor of our bolt-on front crossmember, and replaces the old leaf spring rear with a four-link. This package can be ordered with either Shockwaves or coil-overs, both of which will help get your truck sitting-and performing-better than ever.
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[@Jon-Bar]

BOLT-ON! [remove engine and cut frame step one]

[@franciscochavez8424]

Honestly🤣 just a Lil elbow Greece

[@msz6829]

Lmao don’t u known a guy can bolt he can cut

[@MCFABRICATION]

That’s the elbow grease! Hahaha… WTF I just wanted to see if it felt good ride wise…

[@TheThirdWheel618]

Thanks for considering our old classic trucks in your suspension lineup ......

[@johnbehneman1546]

I AM SO IMPRESSED!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME ENGINEERING!!!!! I LOVE THE DENT SIDE FORD TRUCK!!!! SO BADASS AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME UPGRADE!!!!

[@chefdan87]

I like the split grill so much better than the 78-79 grill.

[@sfsaudi2069]

Finally a kit I can buy and install and go

[@texman8742]

beautiful truck and impressive

[@brianclayton3898]

I own a 78 F-100 short bed. I only wish that I could find a bed for it so I won't have to cut and weld in New metal over and around the wheel wells. Nice kit, but seems a bit harder than the description.

[@ko4otv43]

Beautiful 76

[@kj-cf2tx]

thank you for painting the frame rails before putting new stuff on. i die a little inside when car shows bolt new stuff on to dirty rusty areas.

[@TheThirdWheel618]

And it can be done in a weekend 😳 nice set up the nicest part was seeing the big ugly crossmember being cut and the twin I-beam set up being dragged across the floor .

[@SuperDcopeland]

My first truck was same year but a long bed. Kinda miss that ole truck sometimes

[@davidcatlette9697]

Had one just like this ! Mine was short bed , black w/ red interior f 100 ranger XLT package ! 390 fe built C6 with shift kit ! Nine inch rear w/373 gear mini spool !

[@d.collier_8280]

Ridetech, please please please! Make this kit available for the 80’s model F series truck. I have a 85 that I’m working on and would love to have this installed on it!

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Awesome set up

[@timken88]

I had a 1974F 100 XLT just like this one never knew they had something like that but then

[@rileyvetter9653]

Super clean

[@JamesJones-tx4wy]

The truck in this video reminds me of my 77 f 100 I bought new wish I could post a picture of it lost it to a engine compartment fire , 302 , c 6 transmission

[@craigkeefer5765]

Cool! See-ya I-beams.

[@FrankAustinLowney]

Looks great! Would have liked to see where you put the air tank and related aero bits. Is this for short wheel base only?

[@jerrymartin3457]

I need one of these for my bullnose

[@deankay4434]

Trying to learn about bags or coil over just for street driving, but SLA front suspension on 67C10. I don’t drive the Ford as too many radius arms broke. I seen 13 snapped in half, 1 happened two blocks from my house. No.

[@magnus9165]

That all looks tough. Crossmember esp.

[@daudfw8440]

I'm riding high....76 high boy shorty...maybe in my sixties I can get a low go...78-79 best ford's. 👌

[@johngreene6783]

I must be really old school. Love my trucks to be trucks, not lowered street stuff

[@Mauiwowie05]

I have a 1971 F 100 I wish looked like this lol

[@jesserobinson6693]

Do you have a kit for 48 ford? That could take a dually set up? I have a 48 ford f5. I want to keep it dually and run a Cummins 12 valve so I need heavy duty enough to handle that weight and keep GVW of an f450 as it is going to remain a flatbed but be a work rod.

[@sethook-ro4xh]

I need this for my brown beast

[@drdt4]

What does a system like this cost with labor. And what kind of time frame are we looking at. This is a cool project. Thanks.

[@thomasmoore2695]

I'ma go ahead and talk about how clean that truck is...me thinks that's never been a northern work truck know what I'm sayin...

[@Jbrady8012]

Nice

[@joeschlotthauer840]

At $8,225.00 for the kits, why not just go for a custom chassis...

[@deanrickvalsky7586]

Because a custom chassis is twice that and a lot more work.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

@@deanrickvalsky7586 12K gets you a Spec chassis from Roadster shop...

[@deanrickvalsky7586]

@@joeschlotthauer840 that’s a basic price you still have to make some selections that will add to that cost. Plus the labor is more. So the savings is why people go with a suspension system. Like I was saying.

[@nicholasbrown6481]

​@@deanrickvalsky7586 twice the cost. same amount work

[@TheThirdWheel618]

they made it about as simple as you can get versus adding a crown Vic suspension in the front although that's a hell of a lot of work if you were just doing it by yourself and your backyard I would consider a kit like this if I was newly retired and I didn't have nothing to do and I didn't want to be bored to death. although that's a pretty hefty price tag and then you have to take your engine out you see that was the killer for me that was the deal breaker for me with the crown Vic swap as well although there's some people that have a lot of money to deal with and they'll easily buy one of these kits and pay a shop to install it for them it's a pretty trick kit actually the only negative for me with it is I don't have I don't have the money to buy it and I don't want to yank my engine out to cut the crossmember out.

[@ismaelcardenas5507]

Would u happen to know spring rate for a coilover set up for this truck

[@natebarrios3275]

Can this kit be welded on instead of bolt on?

[@constantinople777christens5]

I like it.

[@michaelmathes57]

Will this kit work on a 75 f250 truck 2 wheel drive ?

[@taylor-dn3yq]

Do they make a suspension for a 1981 f150 ranger

[@erichoover7364]

Any plans in doing a watts link set up with this or is it not necessary, also would welding the brackets to the frame add any benefits, also 1 last question, the front crossmember engine mount bars, is that a 1 size fits all or will there be different types like if we canted to coyote swap or godzilla swap the truck?

[@NunsYoBidness]

I'm wondering about the Coyote swap too? Heard the mustang 2 cross-member doesn't work out well.

[@OpieDaRed]

wonder if works for f150 frames

[@JeffWatson-cc6uw]

Dudes driving me crazy with how he’s spray painting. GD

[@JuanMunoz-oj3xn]

Need to make a kit affordable for a ford maverick 77 something decent for reasonable price,

[@yxng_.cris44]

is there a way to add bluetooth 🙏

[@phillipgargus7813]

I know it's not likely as it isn't a very desired truck, but any chance on a similar setup for a 10th gen f150

[@jkgkjgkijk]

This is a Frankenstein project.

[@AP-xq3jm]

I sold a 75 short bed like this for junk once after I removed the front disc brake suspension for my 69 longbed. Never really cared for short beds. Maybe I should have kept a few of them.

[@chaloherrera9739]

Wow amazing, not bolt on lol but amazing can I take you guys my bullnose! I have similar wheels on mine

[@cekezcekezinc5590]

What size of wheel you put it on ?

[@benitocarlos1927]

What's your location guys? How can I get that kit?

[@CodyB-R1]

Is this a long bed or short bed

[@bobhilly546312156332]

Is the break kit 5x5.5 or 5x4.5

[@tonyfoxxbuilds1920]

I recognize that voice!

[@eliochoa5834]

What is the price of that kit

[@no1but24]

Nice kit, needs a Coyote, and I would’ve put an electric rack in it.

[@ศรีทนคําของ-น6ล]

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[@sirreus3003]

Why?

[@flipflopsgarage]

You guys should invest in a torque wrench.

[@bigboski503]

A couple ugga duggas usually gets it done

[@piousminion7822]

"we like our trucks low" Why get a truck only to cripple it?

[@joepilbeam4722]

You basically dropped it and put fugly wheels and tires on it. May God have mercy on your soul.

[@cjdonaldson153]

Yes, was way cooler original

[@davidcatlette9697]

Right I don’t like those wheels some 15/ 10 on back and 15 8 front !

[@taco472]

Really? A set of drop-beam axles would be a whole hell of a lot easier and I’ll bet a fraction of the cost. May not have the performance quality but really….? After all that and they didn’t even put in a 550hp. Coyote or a Shiverlay LS.

[@cecilandrews7479]

Not really impressed, still just a lot of body roll. For me the expense and the amount of work not working not worth it

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Word salad: "uncompromised suspension geometry" that tubular steel is a deal breaker. Made in China quality. No thanks!

[@davidrose2382]

Crown vic easier cheaper