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Any good package deals for steering and/or suspension components?

Started by FSHTAIL, June 10, 2018, 03:40:38 AM

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FSHTAIL

She's due for some fresh everything and by not knowing the history of what and when anything was replaced, it's time to do it all.   
I'm hearing some squeaks and creaks that make me pucker up,
so I'm looking to see if there's anyone offering a complete steering setup package. 

I have a 73 Cuda 340... :unitedstates:..     
Is there anything special or specific about years of car vs steering parts?
Anything like ordering something from a newer year or older year that's beefier or adds to the performance of the car?

Thanks.   
1973 BS23H Cuda' 340/TKX 5 speed (70 AAR clone-ish)

Chryco Psycho

Well I would start with Dave @ Roseville as he will apply a discount
Second Rock Auto also has everything you need & offers a discount
3rd would be PST , no discount though

Bullitt-

You can probably beat the prices buying individually through Rockauto

I hear the pitman arm can be an issue as they changed the output shaft size in later years & folks have replaced the original with an earlier model setup so you might want to check exactly what you have. 

  One popular upgrade I've read about is to use C-body tie rod ends & the larger adjusting sleeve, http://www.hotrodreference.com/585/mopar-1116-tie-rod-upgrade/

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/products/plymouth_barracuda_1973

http://www.manciniracing.com/moog.html
http://www.manciniracing.com/manraccaskit.html

Max your castor ..many folks use the Moog problem solver UCA bushings to get more than standard replacements 
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=203130&cc=1078680&jsn=10637
https://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/front-end-alignment.html

Worth watching, Lower control arm stiffening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwes-SP8u4w

Before replacing your disc brake rotors you might want to look into this upgrade
this article covers many years bu on a '73 I think all you need is the larger rotors & caliper bracket below
https://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/brakes/disc-main.html
http://therammaninc.com/products/shop_view/1175-Mopar-Pin-Caliper-Brackets-1976-and-newer-by-TRM-Inc-52?cid=193

other brake options
http://arengineering.com/tech/mopar-musclecar-brake-upgrade/
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Chryco Psycho

Brakes I would use the 11.75 Cordoba rotor with the Adapter from Dr Diff & use the stock calipers

Bullitt-

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 10, 2018, 07:39:15 AM
Brakes I would use the 11.75 Cordoba rotor with the Adapter from Dr Diff & use the stock calipers
All I'm seeing from Dr. Diff today are slider caliper brackets... Are not the Pin type preferred?
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headejm

@Chris Pauluk I posted this a few months ago. I still have the parts if you are interested.

New in the box Moog parts:

2 x ES355RL Tie Rod End ($20 total plus shipping)
2 x ES352R Tie Rod End ($20 total plus shipping)
2 x ES440S Tie Rod Sleeve ($10 total plus shipping)

These are the larger diameter tie rod ends and sleeves

1 x K7076 Pitman Arm ($25 plus shipping)

Ref. Mopar p/n 3402729 73-74 A, B, & E bodies

PM me if interested

Christmas special - $65 plus shipping for all of the above and I'll include:

2 x K700528 Stabilizer Bar Link

BIGSHCLUNK

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 10, 2018, 05:59:20 AM
Well I would start with Dave @ Roseville as he will apply a discount
Second Rock Auto also has everything you need & offers a discount
3rd would be PST , no discount though

PST does have a discount for FBBO members, parts dont have to be for a B -bod tho. My GTX was good for something...  :rofl:


Chryco Psycho

Quote from: Bullitt- on June 10, 2018, 08:01:00 AM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 10, 2018, 07:39:15 AM
Brakes I would use the 11.75 Cordoba rotor with the Adapter from Dr Diff & use the stock calipers
All I'm seeing from Dr. Diff today are slider caliper brackets... Are not the Pin type preferred?
Either work well , pin type is more accurate for early E body cars , slider calipers work fine & I would rather have the larger rotor