Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Agree on the shocks. I will either go with Bilsteins on the high end or Monroe-matics on the low end. I'll look into the steel sleeved Poly isolators for the front and Poly's for the rear as I hate the crab walk especially over bumps and pot holes.
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Agree on the shocks. I will either go with Bilsteins on the high end or Monroe-matics on the low end.
My vote is for Monroe matics. They are similar to OE police shocks, and allow the suspension to work properly (unlike kybs). Nothing wrong with them if you aren't trying to compensate for weak t-bars or leafs. They will undoubtedly need to be replaced faster, but they are also far cheaper.
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Thank you for the info.
And on that same note, are 73' power bulge Charger hoods interchangeable with 73' Coronet flat hoods? Just curious. just if a bit the front end to match with fenders shape
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Thank you for the info.
And on that same note, are 73' power bulge Charger hoods interchangeable with 73' Coronet flat hoods? Just curious. I doubt it. I have a 73 Satellite sedan hood and it's several inches shorter than the 72 Charger hood I have stacked behind it. The only scoop I have seen that looks half decent on a Coronet is the T/A style, but to be honest the front end is already pretty aggressive looking for a four door.
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Yes, I was trying to have a good look at my steering joints and such. Man, these cars are a challenge aren't they? Yes and no. I have a 73 column in my basement that I've been meaning to check, hopefully the triumph rag joint will fit. Did you upgrade to the C-body tie rods?
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Once again, why upgrade to the C body tie rods end speciall on a regular base 73 Coronet? Damn! They could be somehow nice to be installed on a car wich will be abused, but, on a regular pleasured driven 73 small block Coronet ?
I still haven't seen a damaged stock A and B body tie rod ends system damaged and needing to take advantage of the bigger C body setup, on all these years! And cars down here are REALLY ABUSED.
I say "once again" because I constantly read some suggestions on upgrades ( not just on this area ) where are not really needed! Come on! Modern cars got even "weaker" suspension and steering parts than back in the days any stock piece, and they hold quite good!
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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No I have not upgraded to the C-body tie rods yet. In fact the only NOS part that I have so far through a friend is the pitman arm. My friend Special K, is good at tracking down all NOS parts if they are out there because he knows all the part numbers and lets me know. I give you credit for tracking down NOS parts for a 73 sedan. You may actually have better luck than most since I am sure many parts are the same 73-79, and the number of people looking for that year range is lower than the 68-72s. Since you seem to be committed to NOS, you may want to have your friend locate a set of cast iron K-member biscuits (4419942). These were used on 80s police cars and taxis. They will work on a 73 if you reverse them.
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Re: 73' to 74' Coronet and Charger front ends???
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Montclaire The only reason I usually go for NOS stuff is that they are/were made here in the USA back in the day. MOOG, TRW were made both here and in Canada and are not NOS obviously, but were/are made with quality materials. That blessing since has changed for the most part and I do not want any off shore junk inferior stuff neither under, on top or in my car if I can help it. Now that being said, some rubber NOS stuff ( Upper control arm bushings, etc) even though they were made here in the US, have since deteriorated from age in bad environments or shelf life in general and turn up to be no good, so off shore or after market stuff is the only alternative. Now on the C-body stuff, I see no reason to not take advantage in using a beefier part on a relatively heavy car on NYC streets. The more heavy duty, the less weight on my shoulders about reliability on a daily driver.
My eyes are wide open with this car. Learning a lot from all you guys. Thank you.
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