RE: Front End Kit for '64 B-body

[Doug Jacobsma <big_jake57@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug, 
I just did my '63 ragtop this fall.  Went with the PST Super kit.  379.00 including shipping.  Very good service, and prompt shipping.  ESPO was a bit more at the time, and as I recall, didnt have the idler arm, and shipping was high.   I had a shop I trust do the work this time.  350.00 including alignment.  Several years ago I did my '63 hardtop myself and promised myself that was the last time. A hoist and all the proper tools would make it alot easier I suppose, but I'm gettin to the point where layin under the car or crouched under the wheel well for extended periods of time no longer falls under the heading of "fun". I also used individual parts from the local NAPA store, which included a few wrong items and trips back for the right stuff.  
I dropped in on the shop doing the ragtop and he was definetly earning his money!  All parts were correct and complete.  The squeaks are gone, and the car drives much better, although I still have ancient unevenly worn bias ply tires on it.
However you go about it, it's certainly worth it!
 
Jake
'63 Sport Fury 'vert






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> Subject: Front End Kit for '64 B-body
> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:26:03 -0800
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> If you have recently purchased a front end kit for your car and have rebuilt it yourself or had it installed please reply.My '64 Sport Fury rides like a dump truck. Last year I installed new leaf springs (to correct the sagging rear-end) and I replaced all the old shocks with KYB gas shocks. Now it's time to tackle the front end. I assume all the rubber in my front end is original and is either hardened or just plain worn out.I am looking at the "Original Performance Front End Kit" from PST. There are two types of kits from PST:The "Original" for $219 has:2 upper and 2 lower ball joints4 upper, inner and 2 lower, inner Control Arm Bushings2 Strut Rod Bushing 2 Outer Tie Rod Ends2 Stabilizer Links2 Sway Bar Bushings and Control arm bushingsThe "Super" for $379 has:the same as the "Original" and2 Inner Tie rod Ends2 tie rod Adjusting Sleeves4 upper cam bolt kits and an Idler armI assume I should get the "Super" and just get 'er done!While the front end is torn apart -- why not replace it all? Is that over-kill to improve the ride?I got one quote for about $1000 to get this all installed at a local shop. But that is ball-park and sight unseen. Anyone have any input on the installation of these kits?Thanks for your input!Doug in Seattle
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