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  1. Crazy4408pac

    Difference between a body and b body springs?

    Just wondering, what the difference there is, between a & b body springs? Reason being, when I got my 72 Swinger, the guy gave me a 1970 B body 8 3/4 and some brand new springs. The 8 3/4 went in fine, after I put some new perches, in the correct spot I had a terrible time getting the springs...
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    Air shocks & pinion angle

    A friend of mine, uses air shocks, to help with tire clearance. He asked me if they alter the pinion angle. I had no idea, so thought I'd check here. He has a 73 Duster. Thanks
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    Another steering column question.

    I removed the inner shift tube, from my steering column. I went from column shift to floor shift. Now, I'm having problems with the shift collar, where the shift lever used to be. If it is not positioned just right, I can't turn my ignition key. Can I just remove the collar, where the shift...
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    steering column shift lever removal

    How do you remove the shift lever in the picture. Thanks
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    Flaming river rack and pinion?

    Anyone using Flaming river rack and pinion? Been searching, on line, for info on how to set toe in. Heres what I'm dealing with. I have the driver's side tire pointing straight forward. The passanger side is pointing about 1/2" to 3/4" out. So, trying to figure out how to get them to both...
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    Ball joint stud

    Trying to torque down the spindle to the lower controle arm. The nut got a few threads below the cotter pin hole and then the stud started to spin. Now I can't tighten or loosen the nut. I tried the seat the stud with a piece of wood and a hammer. Still spins. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Steering column bushing

    Trying to figure out how the remove the intermediate tube, shift lever, etc. I need to install a bushing, that has a 2' diameter, so my steering column is supported. How do I go about getting that stuff off? Thanks for any help.
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    Thrust bearings

    Does everyone use thrust bearings, on their coil overs? Just wondering if I should order a kit. Thanks
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    New cam bolt question.

    While checking on new upper control arm cam bolts, I noticed there were two differant ones. One that said, + - 2 1/2 degrees and another that was + - 1 1/8 degree. Which is the correct one? Why the differance? Going on a 72 Swinger. Thanks Tony
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    Finallt I got the K-frame out.

    Once I got the torsion bars out, it went kinda easy. A friend, that is helping me, had a torsion bar removal tool. Man! That made that job easy. Only problem was, as we lowered it and pulled it slowly forward, the below pictured shaft came with it. Had the pin out of the coupler, but the...
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    Removing K-frame?

    I'm trying to remove the K-frame, on my 72 Swinger, with everything still attached. I have the upper control arms off. Removed the shocks. Removed the brake lines. I've taken the roll pin out of the steering coupler. And removed the retainer clips, from the rear of the torsion bars and loosened...
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    shock mount torques

    Looked thru my manual and didn't find the torque specs for mounting the shocks. Any ideas as to what to torque them to? 72 Swinger with a 70 B body 8 3/4. Thanks
  13. Crazy4408pac

    New spring install?

    Just hung this spring. Doesn't look right. Way too much forward angle. Did I do something wrong? Thanks
  14. Crazy4408pac

    Leaf spring questions.

    First, I'm putting a 70 B body 8 3/4 in my 72 Dart Swinger. Which was a /6. I have new springs. Here are my questions. 1. Would I order shackles for the 70 or 72? 2. Can I use the rear and front hangers, from the 72? 3. Can I use the spring plate( lower shock mount), from the 72? 4...
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    New shock question?

    Have a 72 Swinger. Taking the old rearend out and putting a 70 B body 8 3/4 in. I've looked at both 72 a body and 70 b body shocks. They are differant numbers. Should I just wait till I have the rear in and get some measurements before ordering? Thanks
  16. Crazy4408pac

    need 8 3/4 narrowed

    Need a 8 3/4 rear out of a B-Body narrowed for my 72 Swinger and new perches welded on. Anyone know of any shops in Northen Michigan? From say, Cadillac up. Thanks
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