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E-body Suspension Overhaul and Upgrade Video Series

Started by 72hemi, January 26, 2022, 09:26:18 AM

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72hemi

The last couple of months I have been putting together a series of videos on overhauling and upgrading the steering and suspension of my 72 Challenger (and still have a few more coming out). I detail which parts I chose and why and then go over the process of how to install them. Figured this would be good information for folks to have in one place. Future videos I am working on include installing the Borgeson steering box kit I got from Bergman Autocraft and then final drive to see how the car handles.

The first video I did was on the QA1 control arms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVT4fZKUfjo
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72hemi

Life's too short to drive boring cars

72hemi

Life's too short to drive boring cars


72hemi

Life's too short to drive boring cars

72hemi

Life's too short to drive boring cars

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Life's too short to drive boring cars

Filthy Filbert

Cool.   I'll have to give them a watch as I'm getting ready to remove the front suspension and K frame from mine in preparation for sheet metal repairs. 


7212Mopar

John, not sure where you are on the install with the Borgeson steering. I had mine done over two years ago. At that time I also installed the roller bearing at the steering shaft coming out of the firewall. It replaces the factory plastic bearing. I think that makes the shaft support positively stable and sturdy, less play. The only flex left is at the coupler. I learned that from others over at CC.com. To do that, the pin at the end of the steering shaft needs to come off I order to slide in the bearing.
1973 Challenger Rallye, 416 AT
2012 Challenger SRT8 6 speed Yellow Jacket

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72hemi

Quote from: 7212Mopar on January 26, 2022, 02:29:12 PM
John, not sure where you are on the install with the Borgeson steering. I had mine done over two years ago. At that time I also installed the roller bearing at the steering shaft coming out of the firewall. It replaces the factory plastic bearing. I think that makes the shaft support positively stable and sturdy, less play. The only flex left is at the coupler. I learned that from others over at CC.com. To do that, the pin at the end of the steering shaft needs to come off I order to slide in the bearing.

Thanks for the heads up. I was planning on doing the steering box install this weekend. I can't remember who offers the steering column roller bearing, can you provide me a link? Might be worth doing at this time.
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7212Mopar

John:

I got it from Amazon and I pulled this from my order history. Incredible that they keep your order history for such a long time.

Timken ER16 Wide Inner Ring Ball Bearing, With Snap Ring, Double Sealed, Inch, 1" ID, 52 mm OD, 1-3/8" Width, Max RPM, 1760 lbs Static Load Capacity, 3490 lbs Dynamic Load Capacity.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006KT10JA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For sure I did not paid the current price listed on Amazon. I think it was like $12 when I got it. Google around, it should not be $50 and widely available, just a small simple bearing. You might need to clean up the steering shaft for corrosion, loose paint etc and might need a good sanding. It is a tight fit. I needed to tap it in slowly when it get close to the collar of the outer steering column. Be careful not to collapse the steering shaft. I put some locktie at the set screw for the bearing.

We can compare notes the next time I see you after yours is done and driven.
1973 Challenger Rallye, 416 AT
2012 Challenger SRT8 6 speed Yellow Jacket


72hemi

Quote from: 7212Mopar on January 26, 2022, 03:39:17 PM
John:

I got it from Amazon and I pulled this from my order history. Incredible that they keep your order history for such a long time.

Timken ER16 Wide Inner Ring Ball Bearing, With Snap Ring, Double Sealed, Inch, 1" ID, 52 mm OD, 1-3/8" Width, Max RPM, 1760 lbs Static Load Capacity, 3490 lbs Dynamic Load Capacity.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006KT10JA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For sure I did not paid the current price listed on Amazon. I think it was like $12 when I got it. Google around, it should not be $50 and widely available, just a small simple bearing. You might need to clean up the steering shaft for corrosion, loose paint etc and might need a good sanding. It is a tight fit. I needed to tap it in slowly when it get close to the collar of the outer steering column. Be careful not to collapse the steering shaft. I put some locktie at the set screw for the bearing.

We can compare notes the next time I see you after yours is done and driven.

Thanks! I will shop around.
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anlauto

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usraptor

Thank you for the informative videos.   :clapping:  I've been considering installing tubular A-arms on my '70 'Cuda along with possibly power steering as the manual is getting to be a PITA.  Not as young as I was when I ordered my first Cuda in 1970 with manual steering.

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