demon69

Once again, thank you all for the advice.  It's a tough call.  Unfortunately, I haven't got the opportunity to buy a second hand transmissions and have someone with experience to re-build it in Aus.  In rough figures, it would cost around A$4K for GV and around $6K for 4R70W with the necessary options and controller.  It's expensive but it would be great to have better fuel economy on longer trips.  Added to my concern is I don't know the condition of the FMX.  I have owned the car for 6 yrs but I don't have history before that.  The box operates well although it only holds first gear for a very short time and tends to "clunk" into reverse at times.  If the FMX is in good shape then GV is a good option.  But if I had to re-build the FMX then maybe the 4R70W.  It is something I will have to decide on in the new year.
Cheers and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Peter
 
 

Hi

Has anyone had any experience in fitting Fat Man Fabrications or other brand drop spindles to a 69.  It enables a 2" drop but you can use standard coils and maintain full suspension travel.  On paper it's a good thing but how good is it in the "real" world?
 
http://www.fatmanfab.com/product/dropped-uprights-and-dropped-spindles

Thanks
Peter

Hi

Has anyone had any experience in fitting Fat Man Fabrications or other brand drop spindles to a 69.  It enables a 2" drop but you can use standard coils and maintain full suspension travel.  On paper it's a good thing but how good is it in the "real" world?
 
http://www.fatmanfab.com/product/dropped-uprights-and-dropped-spindles

Thanks
Peter

Hi

Has anyone had any experience in fitting Fat Man Fabrications or other brand drop spindles to a 69.  It enables a 2" drop but you can use standard coils and maintain full suspension travel.  On paper it's a good thing but how good is it in the "real" world?
 
http://www.fatmanfab.com/product/dropped-uprights-and-dropped-spindles

Thanks
Peter

Hi

Has anyone had any experience in fitting Fat Man Fabrications or other brand drop spindles to a 69.  It enables a 2" drop but you can use standard coils and maintain full suspension travel.  On paper it's a good thing but how good is it in the "real" world?
 
http://www.fatmanfab.com/product/dropped-uprights-and-dropped-spindles

Thanks
Peter

Hi

Has anyone had any experience in fitting Fat Man Fabrications or other brand drop spindles to a 69.  It enables a 2" drop but you can use standard coils and maintain full suspension travel.  On paper it's a good thing but how good is it in the "real" world?
 
http://www.fatmanfab.com/product/dropped-uprights-and-dropped-spindles

Thanks
Peter

Hi

Has anyone had any experience in fitting Fat Man Fabrications or other brand drop spindles to a 69.  It enables a 2" drop but you can use standard coils and maintain full suspension travel.  On paper it's a good thing but how good is it in the "real" world?
 
http://www.fatmanfab.com/product/dropped-uprights-and-dropped-spindles

Thanks
Peter

Hi
I have a 69 Mach1 that was lowered before I bought it.  It is fairly low, I would estimate at least 2" may be more so the travel is reduced particularly at the front.  It only has 1/2" travel to the bump stop on the left hand side and 1" travel on the RHS.  The suspension is stock other than the lowered springs (not sure what brand) and Koni Classic shocks.
 
I would appreciate advice on how I can increase the travel other than raising the vehicle.  I was thinking of reducing the size of the bump stops but that is a crude option particularly as the bump stops are designed to be progressive.  Another option mentioned was to cut a section out of the inner shock tower support and weld it back together, the original bump stop can then be retained.  But there is quite a bit of work in order to do this.
 
I expect other members will have experienced this problem and come up with a good solution.
 
Thanks
Peter

Hi
I have a 69 Mach1 that was lowered before I bought it.  It is fairly low, I would estimate at least 2" may be more so the travel is reduced particularly at the front.  It only has 1/2" travel to the bump stop on the left hand side and 1" travel on the RHS.  The suspension is stock other than the lowered springs (not sure what brand) and Koni Classic shocks.
 
I would appreciate advice on how I can increase the travel other than raising the vehicle.  I was thinking of reducing the size of the bump stops but that is a crude option particularly as the bump stops are designed to be progressive.  Another option mentioned was to cut a section out of the inner shock tower support and weld it back together, the original bump stop can then be retained.  But there is quite a bit of work in order to do this.
 
I expect other members will have experienced this problem and come up with a good solution.
 
Thanks
Peter

Hi
I have a 69 Mach1 that was lowered before I bought it.  It is fairly low, I would estimate at least 2" may be more so the travel is reduced particularly at the front.  It only has 1/2" travel to the bump stop on the left hand side and 1" travel on the RHS.  The suspension is stock other than the lowered springs (not sure what brand) and Koni Classic shocks.
 
I would appreciate advice on how I can increase the travel other than raising the vehicle.  I was thinking of reducing the size of the bump stops but that is a crude option particularly as the bump stops are designed to be progressive.  Another option mentioned was to cut a section out of the inner shock tower support and weld it back together, the original bump stop can then be retained.  But there is quite a bit of work in order to do this.
 
I expect other members will have experienced this problem and come up with a good solution.
 
Thanks
Peter

Hi
I have a 69 Mach1 that was lowered before I bought it.  It is fairly low, I would estimate at least 2" may be more so the travel is reduced particularly at the front.  It only has 1/2" travel to the bump stop on the left hand side and 1" travel on the RHS.  The suspension is stock other than the lowered springs (not sure what brand) and Koni Classic shocks.
 
I would appreciate advice on how I can increase the travel other than raising the vehicle.  I was thinking of reducing the size of the bump stops but that is a crude option particularly as the bump stops are designed to be progressive.  Another option mentioned was to cut a section out of the inner shock tower support and weld it back together, the original bump stop can then be retained.  But there is quite a bit of work in order to do this.
 
I expect other members will have experienced this problem and come up with a good solution.
 
Thanks
Peter

Hi
I have a 69 Mach1 that was lowered before I bought it.  It is fairly low, I would estimate at least 2" may be more so the travel is reduced particularly at the front.  It only has 1/2" travel to the bump stop on the left hand side and 1" travel on the RHS.  The suspension is stock other than the lowered springs (not sure what brand) and Koni Classic shocks.
 
I would appreciate advice on how I can increase the travel other than raising the vehicle.  I was thinking of reducing the size of the bump stops but that is a crude option particularly as the bump stops are designed to be progressive.  Another option mentioned was to cut a section out of the inner shock tower support and weld it back together, the original bump stop can then be retained.  But there is quite a bit of work in order to do this.
 
I expect other members will have experienced this problem and come up with a good solution.
 
Thanks
Peter

Hi
 
I have a 69 with factory power steering, the control valve is buggered.  I am considering upgrading to a Borgeson box but have mixed messages concerning the power steering pump.  Some say the factory pump will be okay, others say you require the Saginor P/S pump??   Secondly, is the drive that much better with the Borgeson box that it is worth paying the extra cost vs the cost of replacing the control valve.  Appreciate your comments based on your experience.
 
Thanks
Peter.