K frame swap ?

[sawdoff]

So I have a complete 73 challenger k frame with disc's, which have been told will bolt into my 70 charger. If so my plan is to rebuild/upgrade, set in my 440 and trans, and replace everything from underneath to protect a lot of new paint ($$$). Is there truth to this swap and if so anything to be concerned over? My mopar guru isn't available (r.i.p) so asking for help here. Thnx

 

[T2R9]

It will all bolt right in. Although the steering box angle is different from 70 B-body and E-body. 70 B-body is a one year only k-member.

 

[sawdoff]

Thnx. Thats what I was led to believe. Any advice on correcting steering angle? Or not a real issue? I was sure the 70 b was one year only. If this works I plan to (eventually) rebuild the charger k for my 70 sate.

 

[T2R9]

I am sure you could shim the box and it would be fine.

 

[F4R/T]

I didn’t know the steering box angle was different ... learn something new every day!

 

[ckessel]

Make sure you use the 73 drag link for the steering. I believe the dip in it helps to keep the unit a certain distance from the oil pan due to the steering box mount angle being different. Also 73 used different motor mounts. Spool type if I remember correctly like what was on my 73 Duster.

 

[T2R9]

E-body never used spool mounts. The 73 will be the same as the 70 mounts.

 

[ckessel]

Cool. Just a-body got those then.

 

[T2R9]

73 up b-body got the spool type as well.