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    roughing in front alignment and steering.

    Getting the front alignment roughed in so I can get it to a shop. I have no fancy gauges. I know I can get camber and toe in close nuff. Thinking for the camber a 2x4 against the tire with a angle finder setting at 0 would get me close? then set the toe in! For the steering i want to turn lock...
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    Front end torque specs

    Getting the Scamp ready for its maden voyage. Does anyone have the front end torque specs suspension and steering. Ive tried to load the service manual but cant get it to load on my computer.
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    torsion bar adjustment

    There may not be right answer for this but roughly if turning the adjuster bolt one full turn how much will the car raise? Just dropped my RB in and cant even get the floor jack under the K frame. Wanna raise it up a bit.
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    Steering shaft lenght Manual

    Anyone know what the length is on a manual steering column shaft. Ive tried lookin in the service manual but cant find a number.
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    how to have the car to install Sub frame connectors

    Ok I have the connectors made. How did you have the car sitting. Ive heard to have it sitting on the ground. Ive also heard to have it in the air with the suspension hanging. I just want to know the proper way to install.
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    manual box rebuild

    Im looking into a manual box rebuild. Anyone have any good write ups? Also a source for the parts and part numbers I may need. the box is unknown to me so id like to go though it.
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    steering column fix

    I got this steering column. It is a manual steering 3 speed on the tree column. I plan to use it in a manual steering floor set up. Is there a way to remove the shifting mechanism down by the coupler? Also the coupler has been beat to snot do they make a new seal for that I guess im not even...
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    How to remove steering wheel

    I havent played with these cars much. But how do you remove the steering wheel and ignition key. Car is a 72 Plymouth scamp.
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    manual steering advice

    Ok thinking of going manual. I have a 72 Scamp with a DC BB spool mount K frame all 73+ BBP disc brake steering and suspension. Will any factory box and pitman arm work with my set up? Or should I be looking at specific years?
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    Opinions on Power or Manual steering

    I for a 72 Scamp that im wondering what the best route to go is. Performance build BB car. Those that have used both what do you prefer manual Or power? Im thinking Manual will offer more room. I currently have a power box but really not sure if its any good. The car sat for quite a few years...
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    are SS springs enough

    I have the SS springs for my Scamp build. Estimate 500 hp at the crank. Is SS springs going to be enough to help hook. If not what suggestions? Car is in building stage so I have no idea if it will or not.
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    Rear Leaf spring bushings

    Whats the best method to installing leaf spring bushings into the rear of the springs? I tried last night and man there bugger... I even tried to use a little grease (write or wrong) any tips?
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    LCA without Swaybar tab...

    Has anyone adapted there LCA without sway bar tab to fit a sway bar? Ive heard of some using the shock bolts?
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    Yoke question

    I have a Dana Im setting up for my Scamp. I just bought a 1350 Yoke. What else is needed on the snout? Any seals or anything else I need here?
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    Spring Relocation

    Well the mini tub is about done.. Going to cut for the springs boxes. http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/springs.shtml this tech article shows in the rear a peice of tubing that goes in.. But doesnt tell you what size or what size the hole needs to be anyone out there know? Also there are...
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    How to Install frame connectors.

    Ive heard a few different ideas and want the right answer. Im doing my floors right now and have the car up on stands level. Should I out my frame connectors in now? Does the car need to be on suspension or not?
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    Rear Springs

    Im looking for some help. Im moving on to the rear of the car soon. And will be in the market for leaf springs. This is a performance minded build Big Block Scamp. Ive looked at the SS springs but I DONT want the lean/lopsided look the SS springs offer. What else are my choices? Someone...
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    Cotter pins

    What size cotter pins how the front end together? I was going to stop tonight and pick some up but not sure of the size. i need some for the strut rods, also need some for tie rods.
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    Power steering gear box

    Working on my front end build. My Power steering gear box that bolts to the K frame. What can be done to freshen these up. What should I check before installing? Im curious because Im putting it all back together and I want to make sure its right.
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    steering geometry

    I’m putting the front end of my Scamp back together. All new front suspension and steering. Any tips? Is there a good way to get the geometry close eye balling it? No weight on the suspension its on stands for now.
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    Good template for Subframe connectors??

    Anyone know of or have a good template for subframe connectors for Darts? I decided to go a new approace to my build and need some.
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    Upper Ball joint installation

    So I was in the garage and working on my suspension. Everything is apart right now and Im putting it back together. My problem is I went to install the UBJ's but for some reason they dont want to tread it. I didnt force the issue as I didnt want to bugger the treads. Do these normally go in...
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    Power steering

    What needs to be bought to rebuild a power steering box? Also is there a way to open them up and check it and clean the heck out of it and put it back together?
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    Tie Rods

    Ok im looking at tie rods on rock auto. Which do I need? I have a 74 Dart Front Suspension disc. They list inner and outer and left and right handed threads. Can someone tell me which ones I need I want to replace all 4.
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    Front end rebuild

    Ok so Im swapping over to disc brakes and going to rebuild my stock front end. Steering and suspension Im going to buy it over time so its easier on the pocket book. I bought UBJ and upper control arm bushings today. What else do I need. If you guys could help me make a list that would be great.
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    Photos Sub Frame Connectors

    Trying to get educated on sub frame connectors for my 72 scamp. Id like to see photos of different styles. Also what size and style of steel are you using?
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