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QUESTIONS ABOUT GEOMETRY AND KIT SUSPENSION?

Started by THE ZUKE, February 24, 2019, 07:11:10 AM

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THE ZUKE

I have to change the ball joints of the front axle (Rubbers are cut), which model / brand do you recommend?  :thinking:

Who would have the values that would achieve a good geometry of the front axle?

What I need: the picture (For exemple).

Others pictures are mine.

Thank you for your answers


GoodysGotaCuda

I like MOOG parts, you should also look into offset upper control arm bushings to help obtain more Caster.
1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi/T56 Magnum
2020 RAM 1500 - 5.7L

My Wheel and Tire Specs

RUNCHARGER

Yes: Moog and get the offset upper control arm bushings. It is hard to get much caster without them.
Sheldon


THE ZUKE

Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on February 24, 2019, 07:19:17 AM
I like MOOG parts, you should also look into offset upper control arm bushings to help obtain more Caster.

Thank you, do you talking about this trade : https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/products/plymouth_barracuda_1970

Not really easy to know what my car needs  :looney:

RUNCHARGER

Sheldon

RUNCHARGER

Another upgrade we like to do is to use Tie rod ends and adjusting sleeves from a 1969 Chrysler. They are larger than the Barracuda ones but fit the same.
Sheldon

dodj

Are you sure the ball joints are worn out? They may have just been over greased and popped the rubber. You can replace just the rubber boot if the joint is good.
You do not need tie rod end adjusters. You have heavier duty after market type already.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on February 24, 2019, 09:16:18 AM
Another upgrade we like to do is to use Tie rod ends and adjusting sleeves from a 1969 Chrysler. They are larger than the Barracuda ones but fit the same.
:iagree: I did this on mine when I replaced the tie rod ends.

And agree with the others, get the moog offset bushings for the UCA. Rock Auto had the best prices when I purchased.
"There is nothing your government can give you that it hasn't already taken from you in the first place" -Winston Churchill


THE ZUKE


Chryco Psycho

If the joints are still tight you can often just change the boots using Energy Suspension Poly boots
If you are changing the parts use the larger C body tie rods & sleeves
Moog is one of the best , Rock Auto carries them

THE ZUKE

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on February 25, 2019, 07:16:51 AM
If the joints are still tight you can often just change the boots using Energy Suspension Poly boots
If you are changing the parts use the larger C body tie rods & sleeves
Moog is one of the best , Rock Auto carries them

Thank you Chryco Psycho but I don't understand everything what you explained me.  :huh:

For me, everything on MOPAR is new because of very different in comparaison with a Mustang, I'm sorry...

I will have a look on Rock Auto.  :bigthumb:

Chryco Psycho

Es355RL & ES352R
are the tie rods that will fit & are heavier duty
This is the part# for the sleeve  10510049


Chryco Psycho


THE ZUKE

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on February 25, 2019, 01:41:24 PM
You can get new boots here without buying a whole joint
http://energysuspension.com/products/Tie-Rod-Ball-Joint-Boots.html

Yeah !! Thanks @Chryco Psycho for the link and explanations too  :worship:

For me ( My american language  :) ) joints were boots  :('  I have to do some progress in american language.  :dunno:

American language is one thing but american technical language is an other one.  :thinking:

Chryco Psycho


THE ZUKE

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on February 25, 2019, 01:41:24 PM
You can get new boots here without buying a whole joint
http://energysuspension.com/products/Tie-Rod-Ball-Joint-Boots.html

@Chryco Psycho you told me to change the sleeves but if I understand everything, my car has 2 big sleeves PST. (Picture).

About the tie rods end, I prefer changing the whole of them but I have a question.

You told me I have to buy ES 355 RL and ES 352 R but on Roc Auto and Summit web sites, they recommend for my car MOOG ES 401 R and MOOG 401 L.

Could you explain me why because I don't understand the different between these models.

I measured the axis of mine and I noted the coast on the picture.

Do those you advise me have the same value?

I have to order 4 but on a sleeve, is there one of each?

If I understood, one is living with one step in one direction and the other with one step in the other.

I hope I have been pretty clear in my explanations