1973 Charger, rebuilding the suspension

[Paul_G]

The 73 and later B body's have an isolated suspension. This gives a much nicer ride then pre 73's had. I have to rebuild the suspension on my 73, all the bushings are shot.

I am thinking to use poly bushings on the control arms and stabilizer bars for a better control. Use stock rubber bushings on the K frame to body, the torsion bar mount cross member to body, and the rear axle to spring mounts to maintain the nicer ride quality.

Anyone done this?

 

[493 Mike]

No. Unless you swap to urethane or cast iron (like OEM) body to subframe mounts you will be wasting money if you want improved handling.
Mike

 

[Bb70charger500]

Energy suspension all the way ,don't bother with the stock crap the car is a a good enough ride it needs handleing help more!

 

[T2R9]

Definitely go with Poly or solid mounts on the K member and torsion mount. I would also remove the isolators on the rear springs, pretty easy to do. Poly bushings on the front end too.

Keeping the rubber K-member mounts will work against the tighter suspension parts. It's a choice. Handling and driving nice, or floating down the road.