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See post #2. Glad ya found the problem. George

From that explanation, it sounds like a bad or worn out control arm bushing. That could also change the camber which would explain the tire wear pattern.

Sounds like an alignment problem from here. What size torsion bars are in it? I have the 1" bars, manual steering and a 440 and the car handles great with the skinny bias ply front tires. It's no Corvette in the corners, but more than comfortable driven normally on the street. George

Hellofa nice job!

Does the car have power steering? If the car is still pulling to one side, the power steering controll valve may not be centered. Dustya 383 knows what he's talking about. Follow all his advice before setting the alignment, and also be sure the tire pressure is the same on both front tires. I...

Just loosten the torsion bar adjuster all the way. It will then be loose enough where you can jack the lower arm up into place. You may have ruined the threaded stud of the ball joint when it came apart. Check it out first. George

I toldja to buy the damned shackles, didn't I?? :D I'm sure it looks great, Snake.

I never knew that. Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Well, changing the caster/camber on the opposite side would, to some degree at least, eliminate the pull, but the problem would still remain that the tires would wear out pretty quickly. Right now I can see the inside edge of the R/S tire...

I thought about that myself, Geo. I looked at the new A arm (it's still in the car so it's hard to tell) but it looked OK to me. The front end on this thing is so full of grease I had to use a wire brush to get it to where I wouldn't be totally black from crud after working on it! LOL I'm...

Kyle, Thanks for that information. We probably won't be able to measure his car until Friday after work, or Saturday morning, but from what I remember, that might just do the trick. I'll definately let you know by Saturday afternoon. Will we be able to use his existing ball joints in these...

Kyle, that would be tremendously appreciated! Please let me know that dimension when you get time. Ya know what, if the cost is affordable, I'll buy him the one for the other side. He's done a lot for me in the past as well. George

I've been looking on the net, but didn't find anything......does anyone make an offset upper ball joint? That would probably do it too. George

Thanks for the responses. I don't know what it would cost to have the car put on a frame machine (or where a frame machine is located) but I doubt he would be able to afford it. Besides, it's his only car and without it he won't be able to get to work without depending on someone else to pick...

I work with a guy who drives a 71 Ply Duster daily. Its pretty beat up, but he has a short commute to work, and it runs good. Slant 6 automatic. Problem is, a few years ago it was hit on the right front fender by a lady who backed out of her driveway just as this guy was driving by. The...

Yes, interested. Keep me/us posted, and put up a few pictures once you get a few sets made. Good Luck! George

You've got my attention. Do you have a mechanical engineering background or welding certificate? Thanks, George

Thanks dude. If you need a picture of them, let me know and I'll post em up. George

Snake, I have Super Stock springs on my 69 and the car sits pretty level. It's a HAIR higher on the pass side, but not enough to notice. If the spring deal is too much of a pain in the ***, just use a 1" longer shackel. I bought the long ones with 3 different location holes, and I cut the rest...

The torsion bars are adjusted too high. Lower the front of the car. George

I went through this with my gold 69 340 Swinger, and after all the bull-crap, I just masked them off and sprayed the bar with clearcoat. The bar (for a restoration) should be "as forged" showing slag from the heat process anyway. So all I did was strip off all the grease & crud, and used a satin...

After you install that piece, you'll likely have to "center it" or your steering will pull to one side or the other. Loosten the retaining bolts slightly, jack up the front of the car so both wheels are off the ground, start the engine. Watch the steering wheel so see if it moves right or left...

The rubber spring eye bushing will take up the difference. No worries. George

Strut rod bushing. Geo

I picked up a set of 1" bars from eBarf like Joe mentioned when they were on sale for $159. They're under my 69 Dart with 440/833. I finally got plates for the car this week and have been driving it all around and they feel great. They do not ride hard at all, and the car stays pretty level in...

The play should go away, or at least lessen a great degree once there is pressure in the system. Is the play visible at the center link or at the box itself? Good Luck, George

Its probably the steering stops. Just put some grease on the lower control arm where it makes contact with the steering arm bolts at full turn on each side. It might help. George

Those are nicer than any set you could buy. NICE fabrication work. George

No, still mocking the car up. The car was hit on the pass side many years ago. It was hit right on the R/F tire, which pushed the frame rail in, as well as up. I made templates from a known good frame, and I cut, straightened, welded and strengthened the area. Upon reassembly, I see that I...

top Does anyone know the offset compared to stock? In other words, if the bolt hole in the stock bushing is centered, how far off center is the bolt hole in the offset bushing? I'm just trying to see if these bushings will fix my problem, or if I need to go another route. I will be able to tell...

But does anyone know how far "off center" the hole is in the bushing?? George