64 SRT8 Dart
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Hey John, here's the pic,
do I need to trim both spacers to center the bearing up in the adapter?
do I need to trim both spacers to center the bearing up in the adapter?
Tubular Lower Control Arm Thread
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Badart
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was there mention of strut rods being made on this thread? if so, any progress?price? availability for B body? Thanks
FomocoReformed
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Just wondering if 64_SRT8_Dart's issue was resolved, I'm running into the same roadblock.
64 SRT8 Dart
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Yep, just had to trim the supplied spacers down. I ended up tigging them flush with the outside of the bracket then running a cutoff wheel flush with the inside of the bracket. Worked like a dream. This was on the lower arm bracket.
As far as the coil over adapter, I think I trimmed the spacer to 1/4" on each side. I just evened the coil over bushing up in the adapter with the adapter bushing in place and bolted in then marked on the adapter bushings where I needed to trim, then trimmed them. Works great.
As far as the coil over adapter, I think I trimmed the spacer to 1/4" on each side. I just evened the coil over bushing up in the adapter with the adapter bushing in place and bolted in then marked on the adapter bushings where I needed to trim, then trimmed them. Works great.
Dustertuck
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Where can I get a set of them? Thanks
rgreule
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i have a complete dillinger kit and with pst drop spindles.. all brand new only bolted on for mockup that'd id probably sell if someone was interested..
dale_brennon
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Does anyone know if he is still making these, or anyone that had them for sale?
junior636
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Last i knew he was not, I'm getting ready to make some for my car. Honestly, from what I've seen here there's a lot to be improved upon for this type of design.
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mopowers
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I'm digging up this old thread because I was able to snag a couple of these tubular lower control arms for my '66 Dart. If any of you who bought them are still around, how are they holding up? Looks like Badart hasn't been on in many years.
Got a picture of what you actually have? Seems like some of the pictures in this thread are now MIA. You're talking about his tubular LCA's for a coil over set up?
IIRC there were some issues with some of Badart's suspension pieces, which I think played a part in him leaving the site. The J-bars and strut rods in my Duster are actually from him.
mopowers
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I'll snap a photo later, but they look just like the ones in post #165 but with tabs for the lower coilover mount. My '66 won't see many street miles, so I've confident they'll work great. I'm just curious if there are any still in service out there.
It's too bad he left. I enjoyed reading his posts back then.
mopowers
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Photo below. Yes, they're specifically for swapping over to coilovers. I found them on craigslist a while back and plan on replacing the modified stock lower control arms I've currently got on the coilover setup on my '66. These should work a little better, especially with the adjustable strut rods.
The tig weld on the lower coilover mount tabs was pretty small and only on one side, so I buzzed a mig bead over them and ran one on the insides as well. That may not have done anything useful, but I'll rest easier having done that.
I wonder if folks have had good luck with the others that Badart made.
mopowers
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I guess the folks who bought are no longer on this site. Lots of changing faces over the years, that's for sure.
I may opt to run my modified stock lower control arms setup for a bit before I swap to these.
I may opt to run my modified stock lower control arms setup for a bit before I swap to these.
I honestly don't think he made/sold very many of those.
I think he sold more chassis reinforcing stuff than he actually sold for suspension parts. Even with his more standard replacement type parts I think "dozens" would probably be on the optimistic side of his production numbers.
mopowers
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Well, that would explain it. I would've thought there'd be a decent market for these things.
HDK sells LCA ala-cart (pictured with HDK torsion bar eliminator package) @$798
over 500 sold.
chromoly single tube
cheats shock mount outward slightly for coil spring clearance
removes torsion bar mechanism
comes with new pivot shaft and removable rear brace putting LCA in double shear
works with OEM strut and most aftermarket
HDK 67-76 A Torsion Bar Eliminator
over 500 sold.
chromoly single tube
cheats shock mount outward slightly for coil spring clearance
removes torsion bar mechanism
comes with new pivot shaft and removable rear brace putting LCA in double shear
works with OEM strut and most aftermarket
HDK 67-76 A Torsion Bar Eliminator
JDMopar
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@HemiDenny Denny...which parts are different between the kit pictured above and the Early A kit? LCA's and lower pivot shaft maybe?
mopowers
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Thanks. That's similar to how my converted stock unit is now - solid piece pivoting on the stock pin w/ poly bushing and a double shear mount behind it.
Just the upper shock mount.
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