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Suspension Recommendations
#3054704
06/30/22 02:33 PM
06/30/22 02:33 PM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 795 Orlando, FL
Challenger340Kid
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OP
super stock
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 795
Orlando, FL
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Restored my '72 Challenger back in '04 / '05, looking to start freshening some things up. Recently noticed that ball joints / tie-rods / etc. need replaced, so what would you recommend? It's a street car, so I don't need to go wild. Any recommendations?
1972 Dodge Challenger 340 Auto 3.91 (B5 Blue) 2015 Dodge Challenger RT Plus (B5 Blue) 2016 Dodge Dart SXT Rallye (B5 Blue)
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Re: Suspension Recommendations
[Re: Challenger340Kid]
#3054756
06/30/22 07:25 PM
06/30/22 07:25 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 960 Chicago
PurpleBeeper
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Posts: 960
Chicago
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I"ve had good luck with basic "part store" pieces. My suggestion would be to do the whole front end at once, new alignment....done
70 Roadrunner convt. street car
440+6, NOS, 4-spd, SS springs
'96 Mustang GT convt. street car
'04 4.6 SOHC, NOS, auto, lowered
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Re: Suspension Recommendations
[Re: PurpleBeeper]
#3054832
07/01/22 03:18 AM
07/01/22 03:18 AM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,655 Cut and Shoot, TX
kentj340
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Cut and Shoot, TX
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1. Carefully read the factory service manual regarding exactly what is the criteria for replacing the lower ball joints. These lower ball joints have noticeable up/down play when brand new, so some play absolutely does not mean they need replacement. My A-body did just meet the replacement criteria of 0.070" at 160,000 miles. One was 0.071 and the other was 0.069. The new NOS ones had movement of 0.030 to 0.040. 2. At 160,000 miles, my factory tie rod joints and tubes, Pitman joint, and cam bolts were not worn out. New aftermarket parts likely wouldn't be as good as original factory parts that weren't worn out. 3. At 160,000 miles, only my bushings, idler arm, upper and lower ball joints, and all ball joint seals were worn out. 4. Despite I already had aftermarket ball joints on hand, I bought NOS upper and lower ball joints made in USA for the quality. Not that expensive. 5. Now I have a bunch of new, imported aftermarket front end parts to sell, because I bought all new parts before checking whether the old ones were actually worn out.
If you don't see two dolphins, you need a vacation.
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Re: Suspension Recommendations
[Re: Challenger340Kid]
#3054934
07/01/22 12:51 PM
07/01/22 12:51 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,902 New Jersey Bada Bing
bremotorsports
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,902
New Jersey Bada Bing
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FYI, I have been offering TOP QUALITY suspension packages for many years. I select the components from a variety of sources to insure customer satisfaction! Go to my website at www.billrolikenterprises.com. On the green search button at upper left, punch in 204. This package would be my recommendation for your application. Bill Rolik bremotorsports@verizon.net 201-394-5533 Cell/Text
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