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I think any car can benefit from more chassis stiffening unless you drive a big luxury car and want it to ride and handle like one.

Thanks. Basically, what I'm getting at is if SPC went out of business would I be able to find a replacement balljoint at a NAPA or other auto parts store? Proprietary wear parts really concern me.

Does it use a readily available balljoint?

Always love reading your posts @72bluNblu. I'm basing a lot of my '68 Barracuda build on your info and guess I need to add aftermarket upper control arms now!

I don't think you're hearing what he is saying. He's saying to run a completely separate cooler for the P/S. It's much simpler, it works, and Ma Mopar did this very thing on a lot of vehicles and in particular on police service vehicles. You can probably still find the factory setup in many...

Well, you didn't have to buy it! LOL :D

It's not a measurement that's important for checking the frame alignment so I doubt you'll find it unless you do it yourself.

Yes, there is info on it like the thread I referenced. However, none answer my question about longevity, with what donor unit, in an A body and whether they felt it was still worth the conversion in any posts in the last year.

I have been contemplating this mod. (reference: $35 Electric Power Steering with Fail-Safe - No eBay module and no caster issues!!!) I am curious how it has held up for those that have done it and would you do it again? Also, which particular donor unit did you go with?

Yeah, I snagged that one as well! :D

Not disagreeing with you at all. I know there is no real difference between 2 or 4dr. I just thought it was odd that the .pdf manual I have listed it as such and was wondering if it was a known mistake in it. No biggie. I know you know your stuff when it comes to making an A-body handle. I've...

You're probably correct. I was just pointing out what the 1972 Plymouth service manual stated. It doesn't point out a difference between disc or drums just 2 vs 4 door. Go figure. Our A-body's may not be a true zero offset but, for most practical purposes, they are considered as such. I know...

Check out the screen shot from the '72 Plymouth service manual I attached. I, too, have never heard of there being a difference between 2dr and 4dr A-body cars just the disc vs drum width. I'm just assuming that the manual is incorrect. Looking at how the factory Lexus coil springs and shocks...

I think "that guy" would be me! :D The Lexus SC front end, it was brought up briefly in my thread discussing the Crown Vic front. I do think it might be a better choice for an A-body due to less specialized fabrication making it more DIY. There are a couple of drawbacks to the Lexus front...

Depends on what he is doing. Just doing it for himself, 100% legal. Copying to sell them, maybe illegal (depends on if the person/company copied from filed for the proper intellectual protections) but it is definitely unethical. As for everything else said by dukeboy and famous bob I totally...

Exactly. The '03 and newer Ford Crown Vic front ends are used on a lot of old pickups. There is plenty of info out there on the web on them.

Good. It still seems that some don't get it. I completely understand this. But you are specifically trying to discourage me! :D However, again, I understand the risks and consequences. Yeah, Indiana, where I'm originally from btw, I'm sure finding parts still isn't too bad. Tucson, AZ sucks...

PST 1.03" bars. With all due respect, I think what you, and others, are missing is that I'm not trying for a maxed out, tuned to the nth degree, auto x or drag race front suspension. Where all of you get this idea that everything has to be the best handling, or lightest weight, top of the line...

You guys win.

Yes, the one they offer is too narrow.

Exactly! See, it's not $1000 to get it welded up.

Haven't tried a fast ratio P/S box. Not familiar with the Borgeson unit. I've tried the manual fast ratio and that sucked in city driving.

I thought the aftermarket Mustang II suspensions weren't that good on a daily driver? I've been out of car scene for quite a few years so maybe things have changed?

Oh, I know they aren't the best shocks but they're ok for a daily driver. Will definitely upgrade them when they are ready for replacement. Remember, I'm not out to build a full drag or auto x car. Just a really nice driver. I'm sure probably just going to some 18's and some Nitto 555's would...

No, have never even thought about whether the CV suspension is better or worse. Like I said, just throwing it out there, thinking out loud so to speak! I guess it probably helps that I know a few professional TIG guys! :D Shocks currently are Edelbrock IAS front and rear. Tires are crappy...

Had already figured that as I mentioned many times already. Like I said earlier, it has been done successfully before. As for welding it, of course I would have a pro do it as I have zero TIG experience. As for why I believe Gerst and Denny wouldn't even consider the Crown Vic cradle is the...

How so? All ackermann angles and such would remain unchanged. Yeah, I knew of that setup and agree, not worth it for no gain.

Not sure at this point. Need to pick one up and do some measuring. Thank you. If I do decide to proceed I will update the forum.

Quality headers that make the steering better and provide better stopping power? Where can I buy a set? :rolleyes:

Track width is too wide in it's stock form. Like JD mentions below, sectioning the crossmember, and shortening the rack, would both be necessary along with minimum 17" wheels. No Ford engine going in. However, a 200R4 trans probably will eventually! Sectioning and shortening. That was what I...