Re: Rebuild front suspension. How to?
[Re: VITC_GTX]
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03/11/10 01:56 AM
03/11/10 01:56 AM
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65Valiant
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super street
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This might help a little. http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/susp/1.htmlI would say an hour of labor to press in new upper and lower bushings...cost varies but its an easy job Im guessing the torsion bar bolt has been loosened on the lower control arm, removing all tension right? Once that is done, you loosen the bolt attaching the control arm to the k-frame and use a rubber mallet or wood w/hammer to wack the control arm off There are probably pictures in the tech archive too
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Re: Rebuild front suspension. How to?
[Re: 65Valiant]
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03/11/10 01:42 PM
03/11/10 01:42 PM
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67SATisfaction
The member whose name is actually Art
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The member whose name is actually Art
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Yes, there's more to it, especially if you are really replacing the whole shootin match; balljoints, all bushings & tierods.
A manual will tell you everything you need to know, unless you're really good and willing to observe how the suspn is hung together. The LCA gets a little funky. You can do it if you put your mind to it, but a manual is just easier.
It's also helpful to get or borrow a set of front suspension tools that are made for Mopars. Otherwise you'll be swearing a storm trying to pop the lower and upper balljoint studs out of the arms. I think a set is about $120?
- Art
Last edited by 67SATisfaction; 03/11/10 01:44 PM.
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Re: Rebuild front suspension. How to?
[Re: 67SATisfaction]
#636487
03/13/10 12:17 PM
03/13/10 12:17 PM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Like was said get a factory manual.As you stated you dont know much for front end work.You will save money time and maybe even parts.Its really not hard if you have some mechanical ability with the manual.Once you read some you will be suprised how easy it is.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Rebuild front suspension. How to?
[Re: therocks]
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03/13/10 03:03 PM
03/13/10 03:03 PM
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newbee69
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super stock
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Hey man, Im in the process of doing this too. I torched the bushings out. Smells and takes awhile, but it works. I then airchiseled the metal sleeve till it cracked and then picked it out with pliers, visegrips, etc. For the bj's, go to your local autozone or advanced auto and rent a pickle fork and the socket you need for the uppers. They do have the right size socket, I know cuz thats where I got it from. I havent had a chance to put eveerything togehter cuz Im sanding and painting them. Tyring top make them look all purdy. But, when I do put the bushings in, Im going to leave them in the freezer overnight and just press them in whatever way I can. I have heard that it works. This is all on 69 b body, so I dont know if yours is that much different, but I hope this helps.
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