Front Wheel

[1973dusterkid]

when I turn right my font right wheel is bending like the top if pointing in toward the motor and the bottom is pointing out what making it do this

is is a 1973 duster 2dr with 14in wheels

 

[jerry6]

How much is it "bending" ? Any pictures ? Has it had an alignment ?

 

[1973dusterkid]

How much is it "bending" ? Any pictures ? Has it had an alignment ?

no pic my dad told me about it when i pulled out the drive way if its now to much bending but enough to worry about last alignment know know also the steering wheel has about a quarter of a turn dead space so i think it might me worn out tie rods and bushing

 

[jerry6]

I had play in the wheel as well , the UCA , LCA bushings were worn and deformed , which introduced lots of play in the wheel . The rubber was almost gone in the LCA bushings , UCA worn through as well . I would bring it to alignment shop check ball joints , tie rods , the bushings looked good on mine , but they were 6 years old , rubber breaks down . Once they were apart we saw how bad they were . Now there is no play in the steering , no squeaks and rattles , car drives like new .
Good luck

 

[dano]

Any front end service records? Know replaced parts, alignment, etc? If the answer is no, then plan to rebuild the front end. It's not that expensive or hard and goes a long way for safety and tire life. Even if it can be re-alined, that doesn't mean you don't have a bad busing or suspension component.

 

[jerry6]

Any front end service records? Know replaced parts, alignment, etc? If the answer is no, then plan to rebuild the front end. It's not that expensive or hard and goes a long way for safety and tire life. Even is it can be re-alined, that doesn't mean you don't have a bad busing or suspension component.

Agree 100% almost impossible to visually inspect bushings , and they don't last all that long , at least factory rubber don't .
Forgot to add , I used poly bushings for all bu THE L C A . Some reading on bushings
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/tipstricks/155_0306_control_arms/index.html
might want to read link in this post as well ,
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showpost.php?p=1450133&postcount=8

 

[Snake]

I suspect ball joints.

 

[1973dusterkid]

Would this be good

http://stores.a-resto-parts.com/-strse-108/SUSPENSION-STEERING-FRONT-END/Detail.bok

 

[jerry6]

never heard of them , no idea where the parts are made (notice on specs origin of parts is n/a , and it does not mean north america ), they " LOOK " good but are they sub-par metal painted up to look nice made in China or India , or are they quality
parts ? Either buy moog or off one of the suppliers recommended by others here . Cheap **** has no place on your car , not with parts that a failure can end in death . Cosmetic or body panels yes , but suspension steering parts have to be QUALITY ! I don't see how they can sell that kit for that price AND be top quality , maybe it is , no idea , be careful .

from their site

""We are ANDERSEN RESTORATIONS LLC. We have been in the classic car restoration business for over 30 years and through those 30+ years of restorations we have found that there are various degrees of quality available in suspension and steering parts. When we started ANDERSEN RESTORATIONS LLC we promised ourselves that we would always supply only the top quality parts available and we guarantee that we will take no shortcuts when it comes to quality. We sell suspension parts for American-made classic cars, muscle cars, and pickups from the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. We can sell you one part or a complete suspension rebuild kit -- the complete kits are our specialty!

As most car people are aware, the majority of the major manufacturers have taken their design and manufacturing processes overseas during the last two decades. Even though there are very few suspension, steering, or chassis parts manufactured in the United States today, please rest assured that ANDERSEN RESTORATIONS LLC will continue to handle only products that meet or exceed all Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) specifications. ""


no mention parts are MADE IN THE USA

 

[1973dusterkid]

could you point me in the right direction of a good quality rebuild kits that want kill me on cost

 

[jerry6]

PST , Just Suspension , I don't know , I used energy poly bushings , except LCA bushing used MOOG , and MOOG for the ball joints and tie rods . Used the 11/16 tie rods and sleeves instead of stock for A body 9/16 .
Ask and look around the site , I'm no expert on this others are . I can just try and steer you in the right direction .
Those parts you posted might be great , I don't know , just sounds WAY cheap for what your getting , so caution is the word.

Good luck !
here are 2 kits one with tie rods on without , no idea if it's any better but at least I know MOOG
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/manciniracing10.html

 

[1973dusterkid]

PST , Just Suspension , I don't know , I used energy poly bushings , except LCA bushing used MOOG , and MOOG for the ball joints and tie rods . Used the 11/16 tie rods and sleeves instead of stock for A body 9/16 .
Ask and look around the site , I'm no expert on this others are . I can just try and steer you in the right direction .
Those parts you posted might be great , I don't know , just sounds WAY cheap for what your getting , so caution is the word.

Good luck !
here are 2 kits one with tie rods on without , no idea if it's any better but at least I know MOOG
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/manciniracing10.html

it this what i need http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/man19bodreg.html sorry for all the ? just trying to see what I need

 

[jerry6]

I think so , but I'm no expert , ask around about first set you found , they might be fine , just I never heard of them and the price is low , just concerned about quality of parts . Mancini uses MOOG a known brand . there might be better PST and Just suspension have kits as well . Ask others here , they know a lot more than I do

 

[1973dusterkid]

I think so , but I'm no expert , ask around about first set you found , they might be fine , just I never heard of them and the price is low , just concerned about quality of parts . Mancini uses MOOG a known brand . there might be better PST and Just suspension have kits as well . Ask others here , they know a lot more than I do

ok thanks for all you help tho

 

[1973dusterkid]

well we checked it out what we need is upper and lower control arm busting and ball joints do they sell a kit with just that so I don't have to pay for all the other stuff

 

[jerry6]

buy the ball joints and bushings separately if you want . I used poly UCA bushings and the Moog LCA bushing , no need to buy a kit . Moog LCA Bushings were around $12.00 each , but I bought energy suspension poly bushing kit cause I needed all the included bushings . You can buy them separately . Ball joints I bought at the garage that did the alignment , hope they are good , if they go I will buy off Just Suspension for my next set of ball joints . Car improved big time with all new bushings and ball joints

 

[1973dusterkid]

buy the ball joints and bushings separately if you want . I used poly UCA bushings and the Moog LCA bushing , no need to buy a kit . Moog LCA Bushings were around $12.00 each , but I bought energy suspension poly bushing kit cause I needed all the included bushings . You can buy them separately . Ball joints I bought at the garage that did the alignment , hope they are good , if they go I will buy off Just Suspension for my next set of ball joints . Car improved big time with all new bushings and ball joints

thanks