Lowering a '66 f-100 swb?

fordf100guy66 · Post by **fordf100guy66** » November 11, 2009, 9:25 am

Has anyone got any experience with the DJM dream beams?Any alignment problems. I will be driving this truck 80 miles daily.

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » November 12, 2009, 11:31 am

I see no one has responded to your question. I know there are threads on here about the Dream Beams, if you want to look back. I think the feedback on the Dream Beams were positive, but I wouldn't swear to it.

Maybe change your thread title to Dream Beams and it will get some attention from the Twin I guys on here.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » November 12, 2009, 12:48 pm

http://www.fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13028
this the link to me cutting my coils but several answers had dream beams.

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » November 12, 2009, 5:02 pm

I have a set on my old 67 and they'll be on the new 67 soon. I like them, but for what they cost new I would clip it instead.

Power by Ford · Post by **Power by Ford** » November 12, 2009, 8:12 pm

I agree with fire truck. I had a set on my 66 and was happy with them no alignment issues but for the cost and work you can install a Dakota or other IFS and get a better ride with more options on ride height

fordf100guy66 · Post by **fordf100guy66** » November 12, 2009, 9:44 pm

Thanks guys for your time and info. I may clip it,I'm looking at all options. I bought this truck with a 400 engine & c6 trans.The 400 sounds great,but is a real pooch. But after reading some info here on helping it perform,i may keep it.I do enjoy this truck,even if it is a pooch.

Obsa · Post by **Obsa** » November 12, 2009, 10:19 pm

The 03 up Crown Vic front suspension sounds like the best to me if you are set on ditching the twin I beams.

jecsd1 · Post by **jecsd1** » November 13, 2009, 2:46 pm

I had the DJM's on my 65 and I loved them! I upgraded to disc at the same time and for the money and a bolt on setup... you can't beat it. The I beams are HEAVY but if you're after a bolt on setup you can't go wrong. With the beams and low profile rims/tires I got about a 5 inch drop.

Do you want bolt on or weld in? decide that and go from there

And the 400 can be a great engine with a few upgrade parts. And a torque monster!

tschmitt · Post by **tschmitt** » November 13, 2009, 5:37 pm

I bought the DJM beams for my truck as well. Im doing the disk brake swap also. Havnt installed them yet, should be in the next few months. They look strong and straight so I dont think I will have any issues with them. A great choice for a bolt on.

TxSlick66 · Post by **TxSlick66** » November 15, 2009, 1:24 pm

You are still going to have that old steering box that makes you have to herd the truck down the road.

Crown Vic costs about same as a pair of DJMs and you get rack & pinion plus disc brakes, plus it will go straight down the road.

I bought dream beams and sold them. Am going Crown Vic route. Running later model deep backspacing wheels to keep them under the fenders...

fordf100guy66 · Post by **fordf100guy66** » November 28, 2009, 10:35 pm

Thanks again gentlemen for your time and input.I really want to run a more classic style wheel so I may go dream beam.And,you are absolutely right about handling.It drives like a farm wagon,even with a rebuilt power steering box.These 2 lane Missouri roads make you pay close attention.The more I drive it tho,it seems to become less a chore.Park it for a while and it has a rude way of reminding you how much the newer vehicles have improved.The adjustment period must not take too long,I haven't had to give a sobriety test ....YET

semotrucker · Post by **semotrucker** » November 29, 2009, 2:29 pm

Where are you in Mo...have quite a few members spread out all over the state. I'm in the Cape/Sikeston area myself.

Cam

randyr · Post by **randyr** » November 29, 2009, 8:35 pm

Hey, this is probably the cheapest price I've seen on the DJM dream beams.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-197 ... 1093wt_937

Keep us posted on how it turns out. If you add the beams and a sway bar it should handle pretty well.

randyr · Post by **randyr** » November 29, 2009, 8:43 pm

I just found this: apparently they're having a sale on these for 16 more hours. You can save an additional $35 bucks or so.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-197 ... 1091wt_937

fordf100guy66 · Post by **fordf100guy66** » November 30, 2009, 8:23 pm

Thanks Randyr!I appreciate the info.I will probably have to wait a little while tho and I will keep you guys posted. Everyone of the members here has been great during the short time that I've been checking out this site. Semotrucker,I live in Hillsboro,Mo. just off Hwy.21.about 40 miles south of St.Louis. I'm a trucker also & my Dad lives in Marble Hill,Mo.Thanks for the shout!

TxSlick66 · Post by **TxSlick66** » November 30, 2009, 8:38 pm

Notice those sale beams do not come with kingpins like normal purchase...

fordf100guy66 · Post by **fordf100guy66** » December 1, 2009, 10:22 pm

Thanks Txslick. I was wondering about that. I think I want the complete kit for front & rear.

randyr · Post by **randyr** » December 2, 2009, 12:31 am

TxSlick66 wrote:Notice those sale beams do not come with kingpins like normal purchase...

Nobody sells them with kingpins included anymore. They are considered a separate item. This kit does include the tie rod adapters though.

OGNC · Post by **OGNC** » December 2, 2009, 2:13 pm

I actually have the Chassis Tech beams and tie rod adapters on my '66 and so far so good. I commute a little over 60-miles a day in my slick and they have provided 10,000 trouble free miles so far...

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