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Steering box pad is an easy fix with a welder. The manual steering box can be rebuilt and you'll probably notice drastic improvements in steering manners after the rebuild. I think those manual boxes were fairly tight when new. Your car is nearly fifty years old and in need of some work. After...

Try adjustable strut rods from this FABO member. http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=245574

I'm with you on making your own parts, that's where the fun is.

Gotcha, thank you.

Will you elaborate on why the eng./trans. need to be in the car? Most of these guys have done theirs with the engine out and had no problems. I just want the best of both ends of this debate. Thanks.

Thanks for the input.

I can relate to the wire feed problem. A bad machine can give a good welder a bad name!! When it's cold or if I'm welding thicker metal, I pre heat with the O/A torch. Works great.

Thanks Andrew. I got some more positive feedback about leaving the engine out. I have not yet gotten any responce from those who say to leave it in. One guy said it was imperative to leave it in but did not elaborate, that is why I'm asking this question to death, I don't want any structural...

Thanks guys, I assume you did yours with the engine out of the car. No problems?

Thanks for posting those pics, that 1-1/2 X 3 tubing looks like the way to go. Was the engine in the car when you welded those in? What do you mean by "bump"?

Thanks for the responses guys. I've checked other sites as well and I'm getting conflicting advice on wheather or not to do this with the engine out. Some say it doesn't matter one way or the other and some say not to even attempt it with the engine out. Will you please elborate on this? I only...

I'm going to fab up a set of 2X2 subframe connectors and weld them in front and rear. My car as it sits is sans engine and trans and the door latches are not on at this time. I have questions. With the engine out, will the weight difference matter? Do I need to latch the doors to keep everything...

How much extra lift did you get with those ss springs?

Yeah, definitely need new u-bolts, thanks for the tip.

What all is involved in the re-arching process? Heat with torch? If you can give me some specifics, I'll give that a go. Thanks

Yeah, probably not the best solution, think I'll re-arch or buy new springs. Thanks guys.

Hi guys, I'm new to the site. I have a 66 Barracuda that sags in the rear, probably due to aged leaf springs. If I were to fab up a set of spring shackles out of 1/4 inch bar stock to gain 1-1/2 inches of rear lift, would that work o.k. or would they have to be hardened or made from thicker...

I had the gear box for my 67 Fury rebuilt by Steer and Gear and opted for their "firm feel" and I'm happy with it. No leaks and you can "feel" the steering. Daddy likey.