Rear Dropmember Kit | 1953-56 Ford F100

Rear dropmember kit for 1953-56 Ford F100. PorterBuilt 4-link with Watts link, frame rails, crossmembers and bed mounts, with coilover or airbag and Wilwood options.

  • Axle located properly - 4-link and Watts link instead of leaf springs.
  • Pick your stance - Level 1, Level 2 or Firestone airbags.
  • Wilwood at the back - 12, 13 or 14 inch rotors and calipers.

Install Level: Advanced

Built to order. Lead time 10-12 weeks.
Level 2 coilovers (4-6 inch drop) require bed modification.

Fat Fender Garage
SKU: FFG-F5356-RDMK-L1-12 ISBN: 41495267344574
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Rear Dropmember Kit | 1953-56 Ford F100
From $6,064.12
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All kits are built-to-order, and have a standard 10-12 week lead time.

Enhance your Ford F100 with the Fat Fender Garage 53-56 Ford F100 Rear Dropmember Kit, a budget-friendly yet quality solution from PorterBuilt chassis. Built-to-order with a standard 10-12 week lead time, this kit is tailored for home builders seeking a hassle-free bolt-in solution without compromising ride quality.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive Starting Point: What our Price Includes

    • Dropmember
    • Frame Rails
    • Crossmembers
    • 4-Link Control Arms
    • Bed Mounts
    • Suspension Bridge
    • Shock Relocation Brackets
    • Watts Link
    • Hardware
  • Customization Options:

    • Choose between Airbags or Coilovers
    • Select from 12", 13", or 14" Wilwood Brakes

Suspension Options: Coilovers or Airbags: Level 1, 2 or 3

Coilovers:

The coilover suspension includes Falcon coilovers shocks with coil springs and all mounting hardware.

  • Level 1: 1-2" drop. Slightly lower than stock height, no bed modification required.
  • Level 2: 4-6" drop. Lower than stock height, bed modification required.

Airbags:

The airbag suspension includes Firestone F900 + Shock kit, shocks, and mounting hardware. Cruise at a safe and comfortable ride height on the road, then drop your truck onto the running boards for an ultra-low look at car shows or local meet-ups.

  • Level 3: Frame will lower to the ground

Stopping Power

The more horsepower you run, the bigger your brakes should be. If you are going to autocross your truck, then bigger is definitely better. The larger diameter rotor is better and dissipating the extreme heat experienced in racing.

  • 12″ Kit: For 15" wheels or larger
  • 13″ Kit: For 17" wheels or larger
  • 14″ Kit: For 18" wheels or larger

Installation Instructions:

Instructions included in the package

Embark on a journey of transformation with the Fat Fender Garage 53-56 Ford F100 Rear Dropmember Kit. Experience the perfect blend of quality, budget-friendliness, and customization, enhancing your ride to new heights.

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Fat Fender Garage part number FFG-F5356-RDMK-L1-12 for Level 1 coilover with 12 inch Wilwood brakes
Vendor: Fat Fender Garage; built by PorterBuilt chassis
Application: 1953-56 Ford F100
Core contents per the description: dropmember; frame rails; crossmembers; 4-link control arms; bed mounts; suspension bridge; shock relocation brackets; Watts link; hardware
Suspension options: Coilover Level 1 at 1-2 inch drop; Coilover Level 2 at 4-6 inch drop; Airride Level 3 lays frame
Coilover hardware: Falcon coilover shocks with coil springs and all mounting hardware
Airride hardware: Firestone F900 airbag and shock kit with shocks and mounting hardware
Brake options: Wilwood rotors and calipers at 12 inch; 13 inch or 14 inch
Wheel sizing: 12 inch rotor for 15 inch wheels or larger; 13 inch rotor for 17 inch wheels or larger; 14 inch rotor for 18 inch wheels or larger
Also listed in the included parts metafield: Ford 9 inch third member with 31 spline axles; TureTrac as spelled on the listing; 3.50 gears. Not repeated in the description
Installation instructions included in the package
Lead time: 10-12 weeks as published in the description
Listed price 6064.12 USD for the Level 1 with 12 inch brakes
Variant count: 9
Fits a 1953-56 Ford F100.
Nine variants cover three suspension levels against three Wilwood brake sizes.
Level 2 coilover at 4-6 inch drop requires bed modification.
Pairs with the Front Dropmember Kit for the same truck so both ends sit at the same ride height.

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