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Ford Truck Upgrades: From Suspension Kits to Battery Protection

By F-Series Editorial Staff

October 25, 2024

The Latest Gear for your Ford Truck

Mustang II Front Suspension Kit for ’65-’79 F-100/F-150s

Classic Performance Products introduces its Mustang II Front Suspension Kit for ’65-’79 F-100/F-150 trucks. Designed for a clean look and hassle-free installation with no welding involved, the bolt-on kit provides performance, durability, and unparalleled driving comfort. MSRP $2,650.

Classic Performance Products 800-522-5004

www.classicperform.com

  Battery Wrap Heat Shield

From Thermotec, the Battery Wrap Heat Shield is an acid-neutralizing heat barrier mat that’s revolutionizing battery protection. It reflects over 90% of radiant heat, shields against thermal damage, and neutralizes battery acid to prevent corrosion. Made with sustainability in mind, it’s recyclable, cost-effective, and easy to install. MSRP $40.57.

Thermotec 419-962-4556

thermotec.com

  Direct-Replacement Steering Shafts

Borgeson expands its steering shaft catalog to include heavy-duty replacement steering shafts to fit all 1970-2016 Ford full-size trucks and SUVs. The Extreme Duty version uses two billet steel universal joints and a heavy-duty telescopic shaft assembly to bridge the connection between the steering column and steering box. MSRP varies.

Borgeson 860-482-8283

www.borgeson.com

Universal Flexline Hose Kits for Solid Axles

Wilwood Engineering recently released two kits that are designed to simplify the mounting of Flexline hoses to solid-axle rear ends: Weld-On Tabs and 3-inch Axle Clamps.

The Weld-On Tab kit includes weld-on tabs to hold the chassis adapters within reach of the 12-inch Flexline-to-caliper connection with choice of 45- or 90-degree, -3 to 1/8-27 NPT fittings at the caliper, and mount the -3 to 3/8-24 IF through the weld-on tab to a 3/16-inch chassis hardline, which gets held in place by the provided retainer clips. MSRP $86.16.

The Axle Clamp kit includes 3-inch axle clamp-on brackets with line mounts to hold the 12-inch Flexline-to-caliper connection to a 3/16-inch chassis hardware. Choose either 45- or 90-degree, -3 to 1/8-27 NPT fittings at the caliper end, and mount the -3 to 3/8-24 IF through the mount on the axle clamp and hold in place using the provided chassis retainer clips. MSRP $119.01.

Wilwood Engineering 805-388-1188

wilwood.com

Expanded Lift Kits for ’21+ F-150s

Belltech has expanded its lift kit range to include systems for the 2021+ Ford F-150 4WD, featuring height-adjustable coilovers and rear Trail Performance shocks. These kits include anti-sway bars and custom-engineered components that retain factory alignment and handling characteristics. The kit maintains the factory turning radius and track width while adding a skid plate, differential drop-down bracket, and reinforced hardware. The design also includes heavy-duty lift blocks and U-bolts to level the stance and prevent driveshaft vibrations. MSRP $2,516.48.

Belltech 800-445-3767

www.belltech.com