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front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA #1644623
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who makes a good quality suspension rebuild kit? i have the stock front end under my 74 cuda, and i want to redo it all.. i dont want anything thats gonna squeak or vibrate ..um gonna box the lower control arms also,, any help would be great, thx

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Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644624
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Mancini sells Moog kits, you can piece it together for a little cheaper if you don't mind the research, then order from RockAuto.

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644625
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On Chrysler products we use PST exclusively due to the quality and lifetime guarantee. MY only comment is they do not offer the lower control arm bushings in urethane. The last time I ordered a Mopar kit from my favorite source ESPO the control arm bushings appeared to be GM and came with washers etc. to make them work. Well they did to a point, but I was not happy overall. Cheaper is not always good and I have had ZERO issues with the PST kits. Hope this helps

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644626
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i dont want anything thats gonna squeak or vibrate






That could happen with any product/type of front end component if the installation is FUBAR'd from the get go...


IMHO and from decades of installations on my own rides and customers, I'd go with a PST Polygraphite front end kit, take the time to check out PST's website as they have a host of performance front end components from frontend kits to T bars, to brake kits, tubular A arms, etc, etc, etc


go to www.p-s-t.com


Mike

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: DAYCLONA] #1644627
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i've used the PST kits in A,B,&E bodies. never a bad issue.

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: 2abodymcodes] #1644628
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i've used the PST kits in A,B,&E bodies. never a bad issue.


ill check them out and see what they offer.. Heard a few ppl just going back to the stock rubber stuff too

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644629
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I used stock rubber on mine and I have not noticed any squeaking or any problems. I rebuilt my front end about a year ago.

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644630
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i've used the PST kits in A,B,&E bodies. never a bad issue.


ill check them out and see what they offer.. Heard a few ppl just going back to the stock rubber stuff too






Stock rubber is fine for the trailer queens, or garage ornaments, if you enjoy "driving" your car as intended, poly is the only way to go

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: DAYCLONA] #1644631
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i've used the PST kits in A,B,&E bodies. never a bad issue.


ill check them out and see what they offer.. Heard a few ppl just going back to the stock rubber stuff too






Stock rubber is fine for the trailer queens, or garage ornaments, if you enjoy "driving" your car as intended, poly is the only way to go


haha mine is far from a trailer queen. Unless it breaks lol.. Just heard the poly stuff squeaks alot and u feel every single crack in the road.. Just would hate to get poly and it feels like a dump truck hah

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644632
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Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644633
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i've used the PST kits in A,B,&E bodies. never a bad issue.


ill check them out and see what they offer.. Heard a few ppl just going back to the stock rubber stuff too






Stock rubber is fine for the trailer queens, or garage ornaments, if you enjoy "driving" your car as intended, poly is the only way to go


haha mine is far from a trailer queen. Unless it breaks lol.. Just heard the poly stuff squeaks alot and u feel every single crack in the road.. Just would hate to get poly and it feels like a dump truck hah







The Poly generally squeaks for those who use the improper lube, or no lube during assembly, and/or don't follow the recommended procedures for installing poly joints, which differ in installation than their rubber counterparts, I haven't had a poly bushing ever fail or squeak in my cars or customers cars,....if you buy cheap poly kits and assume they install just like rubber components, then that's when they fail, and get a bad rap...generally because of inferior products, and installation error,...a lot of the poly kits come with no instructions, so it's best to either ask the mfg for installation tech, or ask on the Moparts board, rather than assume the install, or miss steps, or do something that's detrimental to the bushings/components longevity...

Mike

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: mcmopars] #1644634
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I had the PST polys in my 65 B body.Pulled them out and went to Moog problem solvers.It almost got my caster to where it should be.The polys had it at about negative 4 or 5.I did my own alingnments at work so I knew where it was.Most old Mopars dont have enough caster for radial tires.Rocky


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Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: therocks] #1644635
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I had the PST polys in my 65 B body.Pulled them out and went to Moog problem solvers.It almost got my caster to where it should be.The polys had it at about negative 4 or 5.I did my own alingnments at work so I knew where it was.Most old Mopars dont have enough caster for radial tires.Rocky


what r the problem solvers?

Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644636
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I had the PST polys in my 65 B body.Pulled them out and went to Moog problem solvers.It almost got my caster to where it should be.The polys had it at about negative 4 or 5.I did my own alingnments at work so I knew where it was.Most old Mopars dont have enough caster for radial tires.Rocky


what r the problem solvers?









They allow you more offset of the upper control arms during front end alignment to achieve varied specs that "standard" bushings can't achieve

Mike

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Re: front end rebuild kits for E BODY CUDA [Re: cudadan] #1644637
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You have to install them opposite of the instructions in the box though.Dayclonas pic is correct for Mopars.A lot of old Mopars cant get enough caster with stock uppers.Rocky


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The Poly generally squeaks for those who use the improper lube, or no lube during assembly, and/or don't follow the recommended procedures for installing poly joints, which differ in installation than their rubber counterparts, I haven't had a poly bushing ever fail or squeak in my cars or customers cars,....if you buy cheap poly kits and assume they install just like rubber components, then that's when they fail, and get a bad rap...generally because of inferior products, and installation error,...a lot of the poly kits come with no instructions, so it's best to either ask the mfg for installation tech, or ask on the Moparts board, rather than assume the install, or miss steps, or do something that's detrimental to the bushings/components longevity...

Mike











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