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Bilstein and don't look back! You'd be surprised what good shocks all around and sway bars to do to improve things. The rest is really just gravy unless you're putting down bigger power upon which you choose the correct spring rate leafs and torsion bars and add some subframe connectors, etc...

Hello all, I'm trying to reassemble my v8/auto 63 Polara which was taken almost completely apart and scattered around sometime in the 90's. I'm pulling from parts found in the trunk... Hoping for help identifying the correct bushings for the strut rods, and if there are any bushings associated...

Hello, anyone have any knowledge whether early 62-65 body have similar torsion bar crossmember to 66 and later? Only thing I notice is bolt holes for trans mount drilled @ a wider spacing than early cars! Not sure about hight,width, length etc. Mine could be repaired but makes sense to put in...

I was an auto mechanic in the 1970's did a lot of alignments, and on the proper tracking, you have to adjust the suspension to pull against the crown of the road. More camber less caster on the drivers side wheel by 1/2 degree. If you do that you can let go of the steering wheel and it will...

I am getting to the point where I'm ready to buy sway bars for Jigsaw. I've looked at this car as maybe a bit of a milder build than my other car. Less spring rate, smaller torsion bars, smaller tires, smaller engine (383) and a smaller build cost. I have also considered how I could buy...

Yeah - something 'changed' as Pitman wasn't replaced thru the engine rebuild and car resto. This all was fine before. My only guess is the mounting/positioning of the FF box - enough that it sheared off the grease fitting, gouged the torsion bar, and center link playing the violin on the...

I also started work on the suspension. I removed the front valance and the front bumper. I had a small ding on the front bumper that I have been wanting to fix for a while. I couldn't believe how easy it is to get the front bumper out. It took less than 15 minutes. Bilstein shocks went in like...

I had a FFII box put in my '63 poly and have around 2,000 or so miles on it. Discovered problems (as photo'd) with the left link hitting the torsion bar and center link dragging across the TTI header. I'm of course wondering how this came to be. Have sifted the net to find install instructions...

I have a 69 Charger. Came with 318/auto and I am not concerned about changing that. I bought it 2 years ago as a dis-assembled project with lots of parts. Here's my question; I have a new Keisler/Tremec 5 speed and most of the parts to install it, including new lakewood scattershield, flywheel...

The plan is to make a very reliable, fun and capable daily driver type car. Essentially everything will be new or redone except the exterior. It will have a air grabber hood and the 71 spoilers front and rear. Not planning on painting the exterior anytime real soon but when/if I do it will be B5...

I had the Steer & Gear stage II, center slop was still there. Yes it steers firmer with more "feel" but still hard to drive in a straight line without correcting it. The center slop is a standard "issue" with the OEM box or any brand that refurbishes or rebuilds stock style steering boxes, its...

67 coronet 440. I replaced the front end with QA1 uppers and lowers. I am wondering how to install the torsion bars. Should the torsion bar adjusters be backed all the way out when installing? Also should the suspension be all the way up or all the way down when I put the bars back in? I might...

I voted for QA1, of what I've used & installed I like them the best had the best results you can piecemeal them 1 part at a time if need be ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Different strokes for different folks, IMHFO some will never do other than...

ok , slide lca and strut rod into k member together. make sure inside strut rod bushings are on the rod, once through install outside SR bushings. you can start the nuts. the adjuster in the lca to put pressure on the torsion bar should be mounted, with adjuster screw all the way out. slide...

The socket on the T bar fitting to the x-member will allow for some misalignment. Clean all the paint off the ends of the sockets and apply liberal grease for corrosion protection. You can try dropping the K and inch or two, then install the t bar, and bolt up the K. This is the simplest...

I have a '62 Savoy Suburban that was converted from a slant six, three speed to a 440, four speed. The original K-frame and torsion bars were replaced. The stock front suspension was rebuilt with rubber bushings and it's had an alignment. I've been driving it for a few years, but haven't been...

Maybe find a pitman and idler arm from a different vehicle that has a little more drop ?? Or will that mess up.the steering geometry? ? And is the other torsion bar clearing? Or maybe your lower control arm bushings are shot ? Causing the torsion bar to sit lower?

Thank you, sir! Will do this tonight and update you in the morning! Again, THANK YOU EVERYONE, I just needed a bit of confidence. I think maybe "the Rona" is affecting my brain lately!

Going to install my bars, Arms are hanging, upper c arm stop removed. Pivot bolt nut not tight, same with the strut rod bushing nut. The pivot nut was tightened just enough to suck the pivot shaft tight to the cross member and then backed off, strut rod bushing nut just barely compressing the...