Recent content by Sir Hiss

Thanks. I think I am going that route. I saw some of your pics on an older thread. Very helpful! I read that you had to grind a little bit. Should I be aware of anything else with the install?

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experience with installing a quick release steering wheel on a mopar. I have a 65 Dart GT with a 3 bolt Grant classic steering wheel. I want to install a quick release hub from Grant for track use without welding it in. They sell a 3 bolt quick...

okay I'll tap those tight then. There's always a little drag on the rotors right?

okay yea I guess with a little pressure and drag on the rotor as usual with simply keep them secure. Also b/c I compressed the piston so there is more room than there would be when its all done. Thanks! Just makin sure I wasn't missing anything...

After playing with it a little more and am tightening things up a bit I realize that my brake pads are loose. What keeps these secure???? Probably a dumb question but this is my first time dealing with these calipers. I know newer models have clips or fasteners of some sort but I don't remember...

Yea looks solid. Okay I guess I will try a sway bar now. Thanks for the 2 cents. And thanks to all you other A-Body Mopar guys for checking out my thread! Appreciate the input.

Okay guys this is what it looks like with the 76 Aspen brake hose assembled. One pic is of the wheel turned all the way to the right. The other pic is of the wheel turned completely left. Everything clears, no rubbing, and below the upper control arm. Doesn't seem to be too much tension...

Wow guys that's huge info!! Thanks a lot! That makes sense b/c I knew some a body disks were mounted on the front but did NOT know you could swap the spindle and caliper sides and still bolt up. I have a 76 aspen brake hose that I'm going to try right now... looks promising. I prob will check...

Hey Guys I'm assembling a disk brake conversion on a 72 swinger from a 76 dart donor car. Everything is done come to find out my new brake hose I bought from local parts store (Oreilly) is slightly different than the one from the original brake hose and it hits the upper control arm when I...