D Jay Hopkins
Active Member
I have owned my 68 Coronet 500 since 1978. The car has not been on the road since 1985. I recently retired and ready to rebuild the car for the last time. A couple of Suspension questions:
1) The front and rear suspension have not been touched. I want to be able to participate in an agility course. I viewed the QA1 K member and control arm replacement video. I was sold on the fact that I needed the RMS Altercation suspension but Members advised that I can save some money by strategically replacing stock components to achieve a comparable result.
2)The car has power steering but I would like a manual steering box. I don't like the hoses and the pump would foam. Maybe a manual rack with a larger steering wheel would provide more header clearance and not compromise the steering effort ?
3) The stock K member doesn't have a sway bar and I believe it is essential for proper handling. Do I need larger Torsion Bars or will the stock do? Can I lower the front stance with the Torsion Bar adjustment or do I need dropped spindles?
4) I would like disc brakes front and back. Can anyone suggest a reliable conversion kit for all 4 corners?
5) QA1 has showcased a link rear end system. I have the 8 3/4 banjo and wondering if anyone out there can provide a review? Is there a more economical solution? I have been welding / fabricating for 40+ years so I am not afraid of metal manipulation. I have never touched the rear end beyond brake replacement. The differential is 2:91 so that will have to be replaced. I know that the bearings and seals probably need to be replaced. Is there a checklist for items that I need to check and replace? Any comments are appreciated - Jay
1) The front and rear suspension have not been touched. I want to be able to participate in an agility course. I viewed the QA1 K member and control arm replacement video. I was sold on the fact that I needed the RMS Altercation suspension but Members advised that I can save some money by strategically replacing stock components to achieve a comparable result.
2)The car has power steering but I would like a manual steering box. I don't like the hoses and the pump would foam. Maybe a manual rack with a larger steering wheel would provide more header clearance and not compromise the steering effort ?
3) The stock K member doesn't have a sway bar and I believe it is essential for proper handling. Do I need larger Torsion Bars or will the stock do? Can I lower the front stance with the Torsion Bar adjustment or do I need dropped spindles?
4) I would like disc brakes front and back. Can anyone suggest a reliable conversion kit for all 4 corners?
5) QA1 has showcased a link rear end system. I have the 8 3/4 banjo and wondering if anyone out there can provide a review? Is there a more economical solution? I have been welding / fabricating for 40+ years so I am not afraid of metal manipulation. I have never touched the rear end beyond brake replacement. The differential is 2:91 so that will have to be replaced. I know that the bearings and seals probably need to be replaced. Is there a checklist for items that I need to check and replace? Any comments are appreciated - Jay