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A-arm question and torsion bar question #226593
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I have a 68 dodge charger that needs A-arms as the old ones seem to be to heavily rusted to reuse. Will all 66-70 A-arms off a B-body work. And where are some good places to buy a used set.

Also need a good place that sells high quality torsion bars at a bargin price.

Thanks in advance.

Re: A-arm question and torsion bar question [Re: rapom] #226594
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if you are ok with aftermarket parts, www.firmfeel.com makes a great set of tubular upper control arms, loaded with busings, they are a better value than rebuilding the original pieces IMO


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Re: A-arm question and torsion bar question [Re: 340duster340] #226595
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$350 seems very expensive. Espo quoted me $50 for the upper ball joints and the a-arm bushings for both a-arms.

Re: A-arm question and torsion bar question [Re: rapom] #226596
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the 350 is for the arms, ball joint and bushings.

Re: A-arm question and torsion bar question [Re: skajm] #226597
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Upper control arms you need can come from
62-64 Ply.,Dod., Except Valiant,Lancer.880.Dart
65-72 Belevedere,Coronet,Satellite
66-72 Charger
73-74 Barracuda,Challenger

Re: A-arm question and torsion bar question [Re: rapom] #226598
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I would give these guys a call -

www.wildcatmopars.com

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I know, $299 is the price for both a-arms without bushings and ball joints. that is still expensive, unless used a-arms are over $100. Then I might think about buying the tubular ones.
I will check out wildcat's prices.

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I know, $299 is the price for both a-arms without bushings and ball joints. that is still expensive, unless used a-arms are over $100. Then I might think about buying the tubular ones.
I will check out wildcat's prices.




exactly you still need to find a set of used control arms, plus don't forget get once you get them your going to have to clean and paint them + install bushings

and after all that you still have 30 year old flimsy stock stamped steel control arms.


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I've got a set of upper control arms from a '70 Challenger. I'm not sure they would fit, if you're interested, PM me. Also, a set of OE torsion bars. Parts are from a California 318 car and in good shape.

If you're looking for new T bars, try Firm Feel or Mancini.







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