In 1965, Ford introduced it’s Twin I-Beam front suspension. The goal was to goal was to improve ride quality, reduce tire wear, and reduce front end maintenance.
Ford described it as:
Ford’s revolutionary new Twin-I-Beam suspension gives you two front axles – two rugged I-beam axles to share the abuse of the roughest going! And because of forged steel I-bean construction – just like big-truck axles use – they’ll stand up in severe service! Moreover, both axles are secured to the frame with forged I-beam radius rods to hold wheel alignment, cut tire wear and reduce front-end maintenance! But toughness is just a part of the story. Independent wheel action smooths away road shocks…gives you a wonderful new feel of control…a new kind of driving satisfaction! Try it soon at your Ford Dealer’s!
as well as:
Independent front suspension with big-truck durability
You’ve never ridden in any pickup as comfortable – yet as rugged – as the ’65 Ford. Secret is an exclusive new independent front suspension that uses forged I-beam front axles borrowed from big-truck design. And Ford uses not one but two axles. Result of this new kind of font end: untrucklike riding smoothness – better steering control – slower tire wear – lower maintenance and repair costs.
Vehicles Used:
The Twin I-Beam suspension was used in:
- 1965-1984 Ford F-100 2WD
- 1975-1996 Ford F-150 2WD
- 1980-2016 Ford F-250/350 2WD
- 1968-2014 Ford Econoline van
The Twin I-Beam consists of:
- (2) Independent front axle beams
- Radius arms
- Coil springs
