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A-body disc brake conversion? #732087
06/23/10 04:20 PM
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I am converting the brakes on a 69 Dart Swinger to disc. I have the upper control arms, spindles and caliper brackets from a 73-75 A body and I am replacing all the front end parts at the same time. I know I need to use 73-75 A-body lower ball joints but will the 69 A-body tie rod ends fit the new style ball joint? Where does the 73-75 A-body stuff stop and the original 69 suspension parts start? No swaybar, do the calipers mount to the front or to the rear of the rotor? Thanks

Re: A-body disc brake conversion? [Re: mopar 394] #732088
06/23/10 04:34 PM
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Calipars mount to the front. Strut rods interchange between years but you must use the proper bushings. 73+ strut rod takes a different bushing than 72 and earlier.

Re: A-body disc brake conversion? [Re: forphorty] #732089
06/23/10 07:17 PM
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If you are running a sway bar you mite have to run the calipers on the back side. You can still use the brake lines for the 73, you just need to bend them a little.

Re: A-body disc brake conversion? [Re: snojet] #732090
06/23/10 07:35 PM
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Anyone know about the tie rod ends in my original post? I would like to get the parts ordered. Thanks

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Re: A-body disc brake conversion? [Re: mopar 394] #732091
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tie rod ends the same







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