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Necessary tools for replacing..... #165352 12/10/08 11:08 AM 12/10/08 11:08 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,125 Hunt Valley, Maryland 1fastrunner OP top fuel
1fastrunner OP top fuel Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,125 Hunt Valley, Maryland	I'll soon be replacing my suspension and steering link components on my '71 B-Body and I'm not sure what tools I really need. I see all types of kits and individual pieces, but what do I really need? Thanks, Jim

Re: Necessary tools for replacing..... [Re: 1fastrunner] #165353 12/10/08 05:58 PM 12/10/08 05:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,222 okla. O okie pro stock
okie pro stock O Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,222 okla.	You'll need a socket to change the top ball joints and I have a pickle wrench I use to get the tie rods undone and you'll need a good press to change the other bushings. Good Luck! Ronnie in Okla.

Re: Necessary tools for replacing..... [Re: okie] #165354 12/10/08 06:16 PM 12/10/08 06:16 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,125 Hunt Valley, Maryland 1fastrunner OP top fuel
1fastrunner OP top fuel Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,125 Hunt Valley, Maryland	Thanks Ronnie, What size socket? and what kind of press? Jim

Re: Necessary tools for replacing..... [Re: 1fastrunner] #165355 12/10/08 06:38 PM 12/10/08 06:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,089 Sorrento, BC, Canada 4speeds4me master
4speeds4me master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,089 Sorrento, BC, Canada	There are 3, I believe, ball joint sockets for Mopars...early A (small), later A/B/C/E (medium), and D (truck/large). 2 Demons...no, not my kids!

Re: Necessary tools for replacing..... [Re: 4speeds4me] #165356 12/11/08 10:32 AM 12/11/08 10:32 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,047 Arizona 6 68CoronetRT super stock
68CoronetRT super stock 6 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,047 Arizona	Quote: There are 3, I believe, ball joint sockets for Mopars...early A (small), later A/B/C/E (medium), and D (truck/large). Check out Mancini. They have the best price I have seen so far on the suspension kits. They will sell the socket size you need based upon the year and type of the car. (you definitely want to use the socket) The pickle fork makes life easier and you may be able to borrow it from a local auto parts store. The control arm bushings can be done with the tools sold if you don't have a shop press.

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