1965 Valiant front end rebuild
While I had my '65 at the shop getting the brakes sorted, I asked them to give me an inventory of front end components that needed work. As I expected, it needs pretty much everything.
- all ball joints
- inner and outer tie rod ends
- pitman arm and idler arm (I'm assuming he meant the bushings? Or do you just replace the whole assembly on these cars?)
- radius rod bushings
I figured I'd start collecting parts and knowledge, so I got on FOBA last night and now I'm even more confused. This is my first A-Body and there are a lot of intricacies I still haven't learned. I know I have the small bolt pattern and 9" drums. How do I know which ball joints to get? I see mention of "big ball joint" and "small ball joint" cars.
I was advised to stick with Mopar, Moog or Dorman.
I would really like some help making sure I'm getting the correct parts. Are there any kits available I should be looking at? Anything specifically to stay away from?
While I had my '65 at the shop getting the brakes sorted, I asked them to give me an inventory of front end components that needed work. As I expected, it needs pretty much everything.
- all ball joints
- inner and outer tie rod ends
- pitman arm and idler arm (I'm assuming he meant the bushings? Or do you just replace the whole assembly on these cars?)
- radius rod bushings
I figured I'd start collecting parts and knowledge, so I got on FOBA last night and now I'm even more confused. This is my first A-Body and there are a lot of intricacies I still haven't learned. I know I have the small bolt pattern and 9" drums. How do I know which ball joints to get? I see mention of "big ball joint" and "small ball joint" cars.
I was advised to stick with Mopar, Moog or Dorman.
I would really like some help making sure I'm getting the correct parts. Are there any kits available I should be looking at? Anything specifically to stay away from?
