I just remembered that I also saved a power steering gearbox from an F-body, its in my garage.
So, I'll probably use that one.
I like the idea of manual steering, but the reality is I'm about to be 55 years old in a couple of weeks...
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | F-body torsion bar bushings |
Like, where can I get 'em? |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: F-body torsion bar bushings |
Okay, I found a place to order them from. "Polybushings". |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: F-body torsion bar bushings |
Yes you can get them from poly bushings... but... They are not easy like A-body bushings to get on... you will have to have a shop press, grinder, and a few other tools if doing the full monty on the front suspension... I just did this a while back to my son's '78 Aspen and although I understand the reason why mopar went this direction, once the OEM plug and play T-bar/LCA bushings no longer were available the process to replace them was not fun... If you are doing the T-bar bushings, I would also advise getting a set of 1974 B-body K-member bushings and replace your rubber K-member bushings too, the ones on my son's car were rotted out and allowing the K member to shift a bit...poly is stiff enough and cheaper than the solid metal bushings that they feel great when driving the car... |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: F-body torsion bar bushings |
Hey, thanks for the tips. I already replaced the k-frame isolators with cast iron ones years ago. The power steering gearbox is also badly worn. I have been thinking about converting it to manual, I have a manual gearbox from an f-body, I just need to get the adapter from Firmfeel.com |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: F-body torsion bar bushings |
Quote: The power steering gearbox is also badly worn. I have been thinking about converting it to manual, I have a manual gearbox from an f-body, I just need to get the adapter from Firmfeel.com
I wouldn't... My son's car weighed in at 3500 lbs without me in it, and the FirmFeel Stage 2 reconditioned box and pump feel great... Manual boxes would be for weight savings in a race car, or for a car that's much lighter....FYI. |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: F-body torsion bar bushings |
I see your point. However, money is an issue, and I kind of like the idea of saving some weight. |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: F-body torsion bar bushings |
I just remembered that I also saved a power steering gearbox from an F-body, its in my garage. So, I'll probably use that one. I like the idea of manual steering, but the reality is I'm about to be 55 years old in a couple of weeks...
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