67 Barracuda- Brakes and suspension on a 5000 budget- advice needed

SeattleQQ1Fish said

Funny you said that, I was just thinking about it. I don't have the ability at home to swap Kmembers, but I know of a shop that could probably do it. Plus I could paint it properly and maybe assemble some of the suspension before it goes in the car. Could you explain more about why the 67 only idler arm setup is so hated?

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It’s not supported on both ends. Like a door with one hinge. And the idlers are expensive and harder to find.

if you were going to change the suspension and torsion bars yourself at home, you can change the k-member. It’s about 6 more bolts. Then you put a wide wood block (2x6) elevated under your oil pan to support your motor.

And/or you can run a 4x4 across the engine compartment from fender bolt lip to fender bolt lip. Then take off carb and put threaded rod into manifold carb boot holes. The the motor will be supported by itself.