If we spent only what we really needed, we'd all be driving Hyundai Accents.

Compare the cost to:
A new engine
5 or 6-speed transmission or OD automatic
A decent paint job
etc.

Gerst has an excellent reputation. The suspension was designed specially for this vehicle. The suspension was designed to work correctly.

The last Ford Panther platform has a very nicely unitized front suspension which I believe is a little too wide, so one has to use wheels with the center way out by the outside. They look kind of goofy. But it probably has very good geometry.

I've made many long trips in my '64Dog and it is work to drive 600 - 900 miles in a day. It would have been much easier with a decent independent front suspension.

R.