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Front Coil Over Conv. Question
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12/29/08 12:09 PM
12/29/08 12:09 PM
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When converting to front coil overs, do you drill and tap the LCA pivot shaft and use a bolt and large washer to keep the LCA from sliding off the pivot?
If so, how is the LCA able to rotate (as suspension cycles) if it is firmly bolted to the K member?
THANKS
Last edited by mopowers; 12/29/08 12:28 PM.
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Re: Front Coil Over Conv. Question
[Re: mopowers]
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12/29/08 10:55 PM
12/29/08 10:55 PM
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Huh, it rotates on the bushings in the k-member. The backside is where the torsion would normally install. Whack it off close to flush, drill and tap the shaft & install the washer and bolt. Duster Dave's website illustrates the process. I have done this in the past and it works just fine. Mike Gray
RIP Monte Smith
aka: OutlawFish '98 Bickel Dodge Dakota PST
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Re: Front Coil Over Conv. Question
[Re: Cab_Burge]
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12/30/08 12:04 AM
12/30/08 12:04 AM
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Quote:
If I was going to convert a torsion bar car to a non torison bar front end I would probally buy a complete aftermarket K member and A arm kit or strut front end I would not rely on parts that where not designed to work with each other
Exactly what part of the conversion are you worried about? You're talking about $2000+ in savings to do it yourself...
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