66 tang

ok, i have a 66 coupe that i wedged a 351w in, and as a result it put the nose of my car in the weeds, and it also has drum breaks in the front. So could i please get some advice on what i could do to get the front of my car back up to stock ride height, and also advice on swapping disc breaks in place of the drums, this car is being built on a budget, so please keep that in mind. thanks

2+2GT

You'll need stronger springs, start with replacements for the 69 351 car. You should also lower the upper control arms 1" by redrilling the holes while you have the arms out, as per the "Arning" or "Shelby" drop, you'll need the better handling with a more powerful engine.

Arning/Shelby Suspension Drop

Get the OE type 65-66 disc brakes, it'll cost more up front than some junkyard stuff, but not in the long run, since you won't have to rebuild or replace a lot of rusty junk, and you won't have to get a wheel alignment.

chockostang

The 4 Piston K/H Brakes will fit perfectly on your present C5DA V8 spindles exactly as Ford Did it on the assembly line.

As 2+2 just eluded to, you won't even change your alignment, and have 4 piston per caliper disc brakes with 11 19/64" rotors.

Dan @

ChockoStang

noroof66

Going from drums to disc with K/H, does it bring the wheels in or out at all? Wondering about rubbing.

chockostang

Same track, The most important fact of the K/H style, is Stock Configuration you will have once installed.

Very comforting to know, versus Parts/Pieces to make a Disc Setup.

Dan @

ChockoStang

MonsterBilly

Go with ChokoStang's stuff. I did not and i regret it. I ended up paying twice as much for the 13" cobra swap and only gained looks.
I must say some badass looks though!

66 tang

what are "K/H" breaks? kelsey hayes?

andrewmp6

Yes its the factory disc for these cars.

66 tang

hmm, i just happen to have a set of 1967 kelsey hayes magstar rims on my car. ok, where would i get a set of kelsey hayes brakes?

2+2GT

Too easy. Anyone who sells OE type 65-67 brakes. Kelsey Hays no longer makes them, others do.

They look like this: