PST 2" Drop Spindle
The basic formula goes something like this...
1.06" (or bigger) torsion bars (Firm Feel)-------------$355 (if you want to go as low as absolutely possible, you'll need 1.12's)
Tubular UCAs (PST, FFI, QA1 etc)------------------------$350
Adjustable strut rods (PST SR 14385)---------------$279
Solid tie rod sleeves (PST SAS 440S)----------------$49
LCA boxing plate (PST LCAPLTMOP621)-------------$14.50
Greasable LCA pins (FFI w bushings)----------------$135
Helwig tubular front sway bar 1 1/8 #55905 (73+ K)--$175
(#55917 for 67-72 K and large tires --- $263)
Solid rear 3/4 #6907--------------------------------$237
Mopar oval track springs
Zero arch- P4529414---------------------------------------------$232
1" arch- P4529415
Energy suspension 1" shackle bushings 2-2117G----$9
Bilstein RCD shocks(RCD-70-56663)------------------$410
Grand total on that is about $2,300, that's got a little extra built in depending on where you shop. And of course you can go crazy and buy Hotchkis sway bars. I'd stay away from their UCA's just because of the heim joints. If you want to go fully adjustable Bergman Autocraft SPC UCA's are the way to go.
In addition to that stuff, you'd need some chassis work. Basically you want subframe connectors, torque boxes, and a reinforced K frame (fully seam welded; steering box, LCA pins and strut rod mounts reinforced). Subframe connectors can be home made, I made mine out of 1.5"x3"x.120 tubing. Extra credit includes some kind of shock tower/firewall brace and a lower radiator support brace. Or you can go crazy and just buy the stage 2 US Cartool kit, unless you want a mini-tub too.
Some kind of steering improvement would be good, there are 16:1 boxes from PST and Flaming River, the Borgeson 14:1 power steering box (Bergman Autocraft), or you can have the stock power steering rebuilt at Firm Feel, as it's 16:1 already.
Real tires will mean 17's minimum, 18's better. With 18" rims on a Barracuda you could run 18x9.5's all the way around with 275/35/18's, backspacing dependent on your brake and rear axle set up. You can probably run 295/35/18's out back if you do a 1/2" spring relocation and are willing to do a little work on the quarter lip.
You can take a look at my build, I've got all of that stuff plus a some extra things, it's all in my build thread. My "new" '74 Duster- or why I need a project like a hole in the head
The basic formula goes something like this...
1.06" (or bigger) torsion bars (Firm Feel)-------------$355 (if you want to go as low as absolutely possible, you'll need 1.12's)
Tubular UCAs (PST, FFI, QA1 etc)------------------------$350
Adjustable strut rods (PST SR 14385)---------------$279
Solid tie rod sleeves (PST SAS 440S)----------------$49
LCA boxing plate (PST LCAPLTMOP621)-------------$14.50
Greasable LCA pins (FFI w bushings)----------------$135
Helwig tubular front sway bar 1 1/8 #55905 (73+ K)--$175
(#55917 for 67-72 K and large tires --- $263)
Solid rear 3/4 #6907--------------------------------$237
Mopar oval track springs
Zero arch- P4529414---------------------------------------------$232
1" arch- P4529415
Energy suspension 1" shackle bushings 2-2117G----$9
Bilstein RCD shocks(RCD-70-56663)------------------$410
Grand total on that is about $2,300, that's got a little extra built in depending on where you shop. And of course you can go crazy and buy Hotchkis sway bars. I'd stay away from their UCA's just because of the heim joints. If you want to go fully adjustable Bergman Autocraft SPC UCA's are the way to go.
In addition to that stuff, you'd need some chassis work. Basically you want subframe connectors, torque boxes, and a reinforced K frame (fully seam welded; steering box, LCA pins and strut rod mounts reinforced). Subframe connectors can be home made, I made mine out of 1.5"x3"x.120 tubing. Extra credit includes some kind of shock tower/firewall brace and a lower radiator support brace. Or you can go crazy and just buy the stage 2 US Cartool kit, unless you want a mini-tub too.
Some kind of steering improvement would be good, there are 16:1 boxes from PST and Flaming River, the Borgeson 14:1 power steering box (Bergman Autocraft), or you can have the stock power steering rebuilt at Firm Feel, as it's 16:1 already.
Real tires will mean 17's minimum, 18's better. With 18" rims on a Barracuda you could run 18x9.5's all the way around with 275/35/18's, backspacing dependent on your brake and rear axle set up. You can probably run 295/35/18's out back if you do a 1/2" spring relocation and are willing to do a little work on the quarter lip.
You can take a look at my build, I've got all of that stuff plus a some extra things, it's all in my build thread. My "new" '74 Duster- or why I need a project like a hole in the head
