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  1. Ben Drinkin

    Adjustable strut rods alignment question 74 Dart

    Thank you.. I like learning stuff from you guys..
  2. Ben Drinkin

    Adjustable strut rods alignment question 74 Dart

    I'm not the brightest bulb, but why would one need to have adjustable rods if they're just setting to stock length? Wouldn't the stock rod be the same?
  3. Ben Drinkin

    Air Shocks

    Not a fan of air shocks. For a few more bucks you can get new or re-arched springs and get the height you're after.
  4. Ben Drinkin

    Removing dowel steering shaft

    I used a vise and a short piece of pipe to get it half-way. Then a thin bolt in the vise to push it through. Like butter..
  5. Ben Drinkin

    Alignment 18" wheels

    Am I reading this right? You had it aligned and then replaced all the parts? If so, it really needs to be aligned after the parts swap..
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    Cheapest place for torsion bar removal tool/clamp?

    I made one out of 3 u-bolts and a piece of scrap angle iron. Snugged the u-bolts and tapped the angle iron with a hammer. Knocked the loose easy.
  7. Ben Drinkin

    Stuck spring bolts, what's the trick?

    Warm it up, put lots of lube on it and whack it.. works for me..
  8. Ben Drinkin

    Power Steering Pump Cooler

    I only did it since brakes were involved... An ounce oc prevention..
  9. Ben Drinkin

    Power Steering Pump Cooler

    when i went to hydraboost brakes, i added an external cooler in front of the radiator. less than $30.. cheaper option than the factory one if you feel you need it.
  10. Ben Drinkin

    8 3/4 Lower Shock Studs Bend Down

    might check the upper crossmember the shocks attach to as well. i had an e-body that was a 'air shock nosebleed' back in the day. cracked the crossmember loose on both ends. I remember thinking 80 bucks to have it welded back up was an absolute fortune...
  11. Ben Drinkin

    hydroboost

    I run hydraboost in my Scout. Stock PS pump, with added cooler, has worked just fine for me. Check out VanCo PBS.. They have lots of experience with that stuff.
  12. Ben Drinkin

    rack n pinion front steer ackerman issues...explain...

    Thanks. Just for giggles, I'll go check it out this evening. If memory serves (which it often does poorly), the attachment of the tie rod ends sits inboard of the ball joints on this one. Just seems a bit contrary to what I've read.
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    rack n pinion front steer ackerman issues...explain...

    Let me axe a silly question.. I have an International Scout with its stock Danna 44 front axle. The pitman arm goes forward to a drag link that pulls/pushes the spindle from in front of the axle. The left and right spindles are joined by a tie rod in front of the axle. The tie rod is shorter...
  14. Ben Drinkin

    Best method for lowering my rear

    Are you guys really suggesting he try a different hole???
  15. Ben Drinkin

    GT Suspension

    Looks like all your birthday presents were waiting for you..
  16. Ben Drinkin

    Tips for removing sleeve off of lower control arm pivot bolt?

    I used a dremel to score the length of the sleeve and broke it open.
  17. Ben Drinkin

    Power steering pump Press on or Keyway?

    You can change to Saginaw style, just need brackets and hoses to match..
  18. Ben Drinkin

    Power steering pump Press on or Keyway?

    Yours appears to be the press on Federal pump. I believe the March setups use the Saginaw type (keyway) pumps.
  19. Ben Drinkin

    Power Steering Chaos?

    Core charge??? Firm Feel boxes seem to have good reviews. I don't have one yet, but that's the way I'm gonna go..
  20. Ben Drinkin

    Pump It Down....EASY

    Thanks Jeff. I have an old pump I can steal from...
  21. Ben Drinkin

    Pump It Down....EASY

    Is this the same for a Federal pump?
  22. Ben Drinkin

    Home alignment, what about thrust angle?

    Please 'splain how this is done? And start with the assumption that your audience is clueless..
  23. Ben Drinkin

    front end rebuild

    I got a box like that. Kinda like Christmas!!
  24. Ben Drinkin

    front end rebuild

    I just went all caveman on the LCA bushings.. Chisel, hammer and patience.. Once the shell is out, use a press to install new ones. Really wasn't that hard..
  25. Ben Drinkin

    installing upper ball joints

    Mine bottomed out flush with the top of the control arm. 73 Swinger control arm..
  26. Ben Drinkin

    Hydroboost anyone using stock PS pump?

    That is correct. Folks I'd talked to were split about 50/50 on how bad you 'need' the higher pressure. Like you, I got most of the stuff free/really cheap. I decided to try stock pump and if needed later, it'd be an easy swap. I haven't had any issues. I understand that the stock pump is in...
  27. Ben Drinkin

    Hydroboost anyone using stock PS pump?

    I'm running one on my Scout on a stock Saginaw pump. I installed an auxiliary cooler just for insurance. Have had no problems with no pump modifications.
  28. Ben Drinkin

    Rubber or Poly for a Daily Driven Corner Carving Street Machine?

    I've never heard anything good about poly LCA bushings (mine are rubber). If you don't mind the lack of dampening/vibration resistance you get from rubber, go poly everywhere else. But i don't know **** as my 'driver' is all rubber.. just tossing my uneducated opinion..
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