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I was wondering if doing a front disk conversion kit is there any advantage to replacing control arm and ball joint at the same time as brakes or is it same amount of work if done at another time.
I have not purchased anything yet. Just started investigating yesterday. I'm open to any opinions a person wants to share. I see that you have a recent thread on this topic. I will read thru what you have posted so far and feel free to add anything you like. The just I'm getting so far is that Dr. Diff provides excellent customer service. This adds a lot of value in my book, especially for a greenhorn like myself!!Which conversion kit did you purchase? I'm no expert, but almost half way through my Dr Diff front disc conversion. PM me if you have any problems I might be of some help, or moral support.
Wish you were in Tucson!Even if you can't do the work, you can deliver the parts that you can not do. I used to moonlight installing lower control arm bushings with the Dallas Mopar Club long, long time back.
Thank you that is true. Im taking my time doing the research right now. Its not necessarily that i cant do it. Its just lack of knowledge from no experience. Thankfully we live in the information age so a guy with little experience can learn a lot!Even if you can't do the work, you can deliver the parts that you can not do. I used to moonlight installing lower control arm bushings with the Dallas Mopar Club long, long time back.
Ok i follow you and will take that into consideration. Thank You for the input i appreciate it!For a specialized job, sometimes it is "better" to farm it out. When I will do my 3rd member, I will have someone else set it up. That was more of what I meant, it is also easier to trust someone with a lower control arm then dropping off your car there. Also lower control arm bushings require a press to remove and install along with the tools to support the new bushing being pressed. At that time I believe that I charged 50 dollars labor if you supplied the part. All of the people that I dealt with could install the upper bushings without much effort, even if they had to borrow some tools to do it.
I'm ashamed to say that I am on weekend number 7 for my Dr Diff conversion. Little show stoppers here and there, but I am making progress.I'm a Johnny come lately to this thread, but just for info I just purchased from Dr. Diff last week. Extremely Helpful, very courteous, Took all the time needed to work you through any questions! Also got my order promptly. He Gets 10 Atta Boys in my book.
Thank You James. Have been told by members here that you offer good product and service. Will assess soon and let you know if i have any questions.I would start out and asses your front end? What is the condition of the upper and lower ball joints? Are they loose and is there play? Second look closely at the upper and lower control arm bushings for dry rot or deformity. If all is good and tight I would proceed with just the disc brake conversion. If you are unsure post some pictures of the bushings and we can give you our opinions. We too offer a couple of different disc brake conversion kits. One even to fit factory 14" wheels. Please let me if you have any questions as I would be happy to answer any and all questions. Plus we offer a discount for members of the forum.
Thanks
James