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  1. ValiantOne

    New steering column conversion pieces. (auto to manual)

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone here has the new steering column conversion pieces that Classic Industries and Tony's Mopar parts sells. Specifically the 68-69 pieces to convert from auto to manual column. Yes, I know I can convert them myself, but decided to try buying them instead. The...
  2. ValiantOne

    spring relo: offset vs. mini tub for handling?

    Hey All, I'm trying to plan my next move for rear suspension/wheels and tires. The car is 68 Val, 8.75, LBP. The goal is a corner carver, handling type occasional autoX or road track day car. Which would be better for handling? A 1/2 spring relocation or full on mini tub with springs moved...
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    Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Modification

    Hey All, I am redoing my front end right now and I want to try "home aligning" my car. I don't have a tie rod adjusting tool, and hated them when I worked in a shop back in the day. I wanted to use a regular open end wrench to make my toe adjustments. I think I came up with a winner. We'll see...
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    Torsion bar and boot question

    Hey All, I've got a set of 1 in. torsion bars. They are aftermarket and marked the same on both sides (A35 USA). I'm assuming there isn't any left or right side? Also I got a set of the poly torsion bar boots from Classic Ind. How in the world do you get these things over the end of the rod...
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    Home alignment, what about thrust angle?

    Hey All, I read some really great threads on fabo about doing home alignments. I am tempted to try it. My question is about the relationship between the front and rear wheels though. When I used to do alignments at Merchants Tire back in the day, we aligned the front end off the rear wheels...
  6. ValiantOne

    Greasable LCA pivots

    I am wondering how the greasable LCA pivots work. What is lubricated? The pivot shaft to bushing? If so, does it even use an inner shell, or is it pivot shaft directly to rubber? I just saw these on PST website and was curious as to how they work. I just replaced mine with stock type Moog parts...
  7. ValiantOne

    Upgrading my K member checklist

    Hey All, Right now I am in the midst of a rear end/trans swap. I decided to pull the engine an reseal it as I was already halfway there. Now I'm looking at the K member thinking....... Hmmmm, sure would be easier to do the swap to the late K now....... To that end Car is a 68 Val with...
  8. ValiantOne

    Lug nut /stud length

    Hey All, I have Yukon axles in my rear with 1 inch long (threaded portion) studs. With Mopar cop wheels I end up with 1/2 inch of thread to use. My lug nuts are .900 long so I end up with the stud only engaging half the nut. I know that is enough engagement to be safe but I don't like it...
  9. ValiantOne

    Prothane spring hanger bushings TIGHT!!!

    I had a heck of a time getting my new Prothane leaf spring hanger bushings installed. Especially on the body bracket. Anyone ever experience this? Did it cause any problems? Obviously I am leaving everything loose until I get weight back on it to tighten it up, but I still wonder if these...
  10. ValiantOne

    K frame identification

    Hey All, Attached is a pic of my K frame. I got it with the sway bar pictured. I don't know what year this came from. I want to get lca's that have the correct tabs for this k member. I have heard that 72 is different than 73-76. There is a fabo member that has some lca's for a 74 with the...
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