1966–70 Fairlane & Torino chassis

2 aftermarket chassis and subframes from 1 builder, compared with keeping and upgrading the original frame.

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Prices checked Oct 2, 2026

Builder & product	Type	Front	Rear	Price
Original chassis Keep it and upgrade itUnibody with integrated front frame rails (Ford intermediate; body-on-frame did not arrive until 1972)	Factory	SLA, coil spring on upper arm in shock tower, strut rods; recirculating-ball box, linkage-assist power option	Solid axle (8in/9in) on leaf springs	Kits from $2,379.99Cheapest kit in each area
Roadster Shop 1966-67 Ford Fairlane REVO Fits 1966-67 Ford Fairlane	Full frame	REVO IFS, power rack & pinion, RS forged knuckles/sealed hubs, RS SV by Fox coilovers, 5.5in wheel travel, integrated sway bar	Parallel 4-bar, Fox coilovers, new Ford 9in, 31-spline, 60in track	$19,995 Base price (starting configuration, before options) Source
Roadster Shop 1968-69 Torino FAST TRACK Fits 1968-69 Ford Torino	Full frame	RS Fast Track IFS, 58.75in track, C7-based forged knuckles, sealed hubs, RS SV by Fox coilovers, 1.25in splined sway bar	Large-dia parallel 4-bar, Strange Ford 9in, S/S 31-spline axles; Fast Track IRS optional	$22,495 From $22,495 (base) Source

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Starting prices aren't always comparable. Some include suspension, steering and brakes; some are a bare frame or front clip and the rest is extra. Check the Front and Rear columns and each product's notes before comparing totals. "Price on request" means the builder quotes each build. Confirm with the builder before you order, and send corrections through our contact page.

Upgrade the original chassis

How it's built: Unibody with integrated front frame rails (Ford intermediate; body-on-frame did not arrive until 1972)
Front suspension: SLA, coil spring on upper arm in shock tower, strut rods; recirculating-ball box, linkage-assist power option
Rear suspension: Solid axle (8in/9in) on leaf springs
Weak spots: A heavy car on a unibody with long unsupported floor sections, so it flexes under big-block torque. It has tower-mounted springs, soft bushings and slow, vague linkage steering.

Stiffening the body or frame? We list 3 kits for this car, such as frame rails, subframe connectors and braces, on its Chassis stiffening page.

Suspension and steering kits for the original chassis

Area	Kit	What it does	Price
Front suspension	Total Control Products Front Coil-Over Conversion System FCOC-FD (fits 66-71 Fairlane, 68-71 Torino)	Adjustable coilover SLA using the factory mounting points	$3,218 Base price; options extra Source
Front suspension	Mike Maier Inc (MMI) 66-70 Fairlane MOD 1 Coilover Kit	Fairlane-specific front coilover conversion	$3,473 Price seen on MMI 66-70 Fairlane category page Source
Front suspension	Global West Tubular Upper Control Arms MNR-673	+caster tubular uppers for 68-71 Fairlane/Torino, 66-70 Falcon, Ranchero	$599 Global West list Source
Rear suspension	Mike Maier Inc (MMI) 66-70 Fairlane MOD Panhard Rod	Stops the leafs bowing under side load; weld-on chassis bracket	$775 MMI list; showed out of stock Source
Steering	UniSteer Power Rack and Pinion 8011960-01 (66-67 Fairlane, 289-351W)	Bolts to the original box holes; includes pump, lines and shaft	$2,376 UniSteer list; 3-4 month lead time Source
Steering	Borgeson Power Steering Conversion Kit 999052 (67-70 Fairlane / 68 Torino)	Integral power box, rag joint, pump and hoses replacing manual steering	$1,005.99 Summit Racing price Source