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Simple question: Can a manual steering shaft be installed in a steering column originally intended for power steering? If you want details/back story, read below..... :happy1: My car is originally a power steering column shift car. It has been converted to manual steering with the Firm Feel...

WTH am I doing wrong?:banghead::banghead::banghead: The locking blocks they include do not even remotely fit my application (8.25 axle). There is no way they will bottom out on the axle tube like the instructions say...the pic below is the best I can do. Is this actually correct? If so, then...

My friend is rebuilding his old 68 Dart, and he is putting a 73-up K-member in it. He posted up a pic showing his strut rods to be 7/8 inch different in length from left to right. Is this correct? I sure never remembered my strut rods on my 75 being different lengths, but they are back in the...

I see that Firm Feel sells adjustable strut rods, with the explanation that they are necessary to properly align the front end when thicker rod bushings are used. Long ago (well, several years ago) I put in new Poly Mopar rod bushings, and they were definitely thicker than stock. So thick that...

OK, I'm going to install my Addco sway bar tomorrow on the Dart. The directions are vauge, although I DO know how to mount it. My question is: Is there some special trick to help feed the bar through the K-member? I figured if I asked now, it might save me some trouble this weekend. Thanks

Well, I finally got my car put back together today. What started as a "simple" battery kit and suspension/steering rebuild snowballed into a new heater core, evaporator delete, stereo install, backseat removal, partial dynomat upgrade, ceramic coating my headers and a new gauge setup...

OK, I just finished my whole front suspension rebuild, and it'll get aligned first thing in the morning. But I waited to check my fluid in my manual steering box because I figured it had to be in the installed angle to determine anything. The factory manual says nothing about what type of lube...

Ok, it's simple. I managed to put a 3/4" tear in one of the dust boots while trying to get them on my NEW lower balljoints (MOOG). Does anyone know of a good place to get a replacement? I only need the one. The other boot went on without a problem. The project has been rolling right along, so...

OK...I have totally striped the front suspension out of the "D" But, I have discovered there is a large amount of rotational play in the slider joint just above the steering box. I didn't see anything in Paddock or Year One about these. Where do I go to get rebuild/replacement parts?? I am...

Ok, new question..... I'm down to my two last parts for removal (I think): Left side header and power steering box.....both are being a pain. Is there a trick to this? Both look they would come out easy were it not for the other. I am putting manual steering in, so I really don't care about...

I have taken my complete suspension out of the Dart. I have a full Moog rebuild kit to replace, but it looks like I need to replace the bushings on the lower control arm pivots. How hard is it to remove these? I have a friend with a press..should that be enough? As you can see, they need to be...

OK, I am going to put manual steering on my car for sure. I have access to some A bodies in the club with manual and the steering response doesn't bother me. I have a good manual box, but what about a pitman arm? Is it the same arm for both manual and power boxes? I have an arm that came on the...

My Dart is now officially on the street. (you have no idea how happy I am). But, it has become VERY clear the car is in desperate need of a front suspension rebuild. I have already done the rear (less swaybar). Just how far should I take the rebuild? I am looking at a TRW rebuild kit from...

OK..my question: How about a .92" torsion bar set on my car? Summit lists them (supposedly) in the MP section. BUT, MP says they only make up to .89" for A bodies. I know I can get them from Firm Feel at $225, but my cost for the MPs are $119. Does anyone think the .89s will be plenty? I...

hey all... Back with more suspension questions. My Dart didn't have factory sways, but I want to add them. I was looking at Firm Feel, but they are almost $265/$299 front/rear. I'm sure they're awesome, but are they overkill? Would a nice set of Addco's be fine for a street car? Firm Feel is...

OK...after all the research I did on my rear axle rebuild. I have totally switched gears and decided that rebuilding the severly worn front suspension is more important than building up the rear axle. I inspecteed the axle, there is no excessive play, no leaks, no chunks of metal, the brakes...

OK, I've acquired the manual gearbox and pitman arm for my Dart. Now I just need either a longer steering shaft, or shaft adapter. Is Firm Feel the best (only?) place to get a steering shaft adapter? I have not yet found another one out there. Or - assuming I can find a manual steering...

I am now the lucky owner of a set of 15x8 Draglites for the rear of my Dart, to replace the steel 15x6.5s that I have. I still need to buy a set of front wheels. Will I be able to run 15x7s on the front? Or will they rub when turning? Also, I am concerned that it will put me back to the...

Question? What's a reasonable price for a manual steering gearbox? I have not seen it yet. It is used and the guy is asking $75. Provided it is in good useable condition woudl that be considered a fair price? If it's bad, what would it be worth? If nothing else I need a core to...