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70 Bird ?s Front end rebuild and Dana 60 Brakes #479757 09/25/09 10:08 PM 09/25/09 10:08 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 Santa Clara , ca ramcuda OP enthusiast
ramcuda OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 Santa Clara , ca	ok 2?s 1 What should i use to rebuild the front end ? how are the front end kits from e-bay ? or is there a better deal out there ? what does anyone think about the MOG problim solver up ball joint 2 I need the full drum set up for a 69-70 dana 60 rear / used or new ... who or where is good. Thanks guys David 1965 Ply "RAMCUDA" got to see it!!!<--- Should sell it/ 1970 Superbird <------ Just one big argument/ 1980 Jeep CJ5 <--- Just wheel it/ 2000 Dakota R/T <--- Should Drive it more/ 2001 Dodge Caravan <----- Cant kill it/ 2004 Dodge 2500 4dr DIZLE 4x4 <---- LOVE IT !!! www.moparalley.org

Re: 70 Bird ?s Front end rebuild and Dana 60 Brakes [Re: ramcuda] #479758 09/25/09 10:56 PM 09/25/09 10:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,872 connecticut pnypwr master
pnypwr master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,872 connecticut	the ebay kits are junk, I buy energy bushings and moog hardparts, you pay more but its worth it! the brakes off your 8 3/4 will work on a dana 60...if you have a 7 1/4 they wont "Are you gonna bark all day lil doggy? Or are you gonna bite?" 05 ram 2500 ctd 74 gremlin x 360 65 mustang 347 70 coronet R/T 440 03 Mach 1

Re: 70 Bird ?s Front end rebuild and Dana 60 Brakes [Re: ramcuda] #479759 09/25/09 11:56 PM 09/25/09 11:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,471 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,471 So Cal	Quote: ok 2?s 1 What should i use to rebuild the front end ? how are the front end kits from e-bay ? or is there a better deal out there ? what does anyone think about the MOOG problem solver up ball joint 2 I need the full drum set up for a 69-70 dana 60 rear / used or new ... who or where is good. Thanks guys David From your other posts, I gather that you'd like to cruise and drive the car. I'd used Moog ball joints, pitmans, idlers, tie rods. I'd also just use Moog rubber strut bushings, sway bar bushings and lower control arm bushings. BUT install moog p/n 7103 offset upper control arm bushings. Install them per the drawing/picture below (not per the instructions in the package). The offset bushings will give you a smooth factory ride but allow for 3-4 degrees of positive caster for your alignment. That will make the car track better and straighter at legal highway speeds and beyond. And help the tracking around corners if say you'd decide cruise the coast on Highway 1 or something. It will not hurt/change ride quality noise, vibration, harshness. It will not hurt tire wear either. Run 1/4 degree positive camber with some more on one side for road camber on your alignment for a street cruiser. The added caster will really add to the car being more enjoyable to highway cruise with. 5506563-Moog7103bushingInstall.jpg (76 downloads)

Re: 70 Bird ?s Front end rebuild and Dana 60 Brakes [Re: autoxcuda] #479760 10/01/09 12:48 AM 10/01/09 12:48 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 Santa Clara , ca ramcuda OP enthusiast
ramcuda OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 Santa Clara , ca	kool thanks CudaX ok front tor bars ... 0.96 or bigger ? and front sway bar I have the stock one or should i go bigger ? Whos got the good $ and t-bars ? Thanks David 1965 Ply "RAMCUDA" got to see it!!!<--- Should sell it/ 1970 Superbird <------ Just one big argument/ 1980 Jeep CJ5 <--- Just wheel it/ 2000 Dakota R/T <--- Should Drive it more/ 2001 Dodge Caravan <----- Cant kill it/ 2004 Dodge 2500 4dr DIZLE 4x4 <---- LOVE IT !!! www.moparalley.org

Re: 70 Bird ?s Front end rebuild and Dana 60 Brakes [Re: ramcuda] #479761 10/01/09 01:00 AM 10/01/09 01:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,066 Eugene, Oregon M minivan master
minivan master M Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,066 Eugene, Oregon	I installed the .096 bars in my 67 coronet big block.. I believe stock big block are .092.. Real happy with them, they handle nicely and the ride is not harsh.....

Re: 70 Bird ?s Front end rebuild and Dana 60 Brakes [Re: minivan] #479762 10/21/09 01:30 AM 10/21/09 01:30 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 Santa Clara , ca ramcuda OP enthusiast
ramcuda OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 Santa Clara , ca	Hi All I want to thank all the mopar people that have hepled with our parts needs ( fall fling in LA ).. we are just in need of a bellhousing and parts for that ... But a UPDATE !!!!!!! I have parts to rebuild the front end this next weekend if weather lets me I got a super deal on a new factory set of .o96 bars... the rearend ready to go out and be done ...and then on to the gas tank ... Breaks !!!!! Where can I find the proporshing valve ? and the lines that run down to it ? as well as the lines that are on the rear axle housing..Dana 60 .. and i getting a rebuilt master cyc ... Have new calipers.. Thanks Guys !!!!!! 1965 Ply "RAMCUDA" got to see it!!!<--- Should sell it/ 1970 Superbird <------ Just one big argument/ 1980 Jeep CJ5 <--- Just wheel it/ 2000 Dakota R/T <--- Should Drive it more/ 2001 Dodge Caravan <----- Cant kill it/ 2004 Dodge 2500 4dr DIZLE 4x4 <---- LOVE IT !!! www.moparalley.org

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