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    Classic industries/MBM front disc kit.

    I bought and installed the MBM front disc brake kit. The install went fairly simple and I had no leftover parts. The problem is the outer brake pads have a little play inside the caliper. They move about a quarter of an inch. When I apply the brakes while driving I can sometimes hear it shift...
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    Lowering by torsion bars do's & don't'?

    I lowered it by the torsion. After lowering it I decided to rebuild the front end and do a disc brake swap. After alignment and everything settling I noticed that the lower control arm bump stop is a hair or two away from bottoming out. Looks like I'm going have to raise it a couple inches...
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    What are the next steps to finish my suspension rebuild?

    I'll finish with the front suspension rebuild/disc brake swap tomorrow. What order do I need to do to finish it up? -Hit all the fittings with grease -Snug all the nuts -Drop the car to the ground -Torque the nuts -Put the lock pins in Does this sound right?
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    QA1 or stock upper control arms

    69 Satellite I have my upper control arms off and new stock bushings to put in that I received with the classic industries front end rebuild kit. I'm not road racing or drag racing, it's just a fun car to drive once in awhile. Is there any reason to upgrade to QA1's? What's the pros/cons...
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    Power Drum to Power Disc, new proportioning valve?

    I'm switching from 4 wheel power drum to 4 wheel power disc. Do I need a new distribution block or an aftermarket proportioning valve?
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    Quick question about alignment

    So I was told by a guy at an alignment shop that I need to adjust my torsion bars first to get the height I want. Next adjust camber with the cam bolt near the rear of the front tire to get it where I want. Last adjust the cam bolt in front of the front tire to get the tire toed even. Does...
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    Front wheels toeing in

    69 Satellite When I pull into a driveway with a higher elevation like most driveways in subdivisions where you have a sidewalk, I pull in at an angle most times which causes the suspension to extend out usually. After I notice the wheels toe in. If I drive a mile or so they level back out...
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    Need a part number

    i have a 69' Satellite With power brakes. I need the part number for the rubber hose that goes from the steel line to the block mounted on top of the rear diff. Exhaust burnt a hole through the one on there.
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