RE: Front End Kit for '64 B-body

[Ron Soldani <ronsold102@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug,
    I recently bought all the parts to rebuild my 64 Sport Fury from
O'Reilley's Auto Parts(SP)?). I was able to get all MOOG Parts and the cost
was similar to the "Super" kit you mention. If the $1000 includes the parts
and labor I would be inclined to let them do it and makes me think about
getting a bid on installing mine. I also plan to add Disc Brakes. I need to
replace the rear leafs and have not decided on the Super Stock Springs or
just Heavy Duty. Did you replace yours with stock springs? Ron in Topeka

-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Sutherland [mailto:pluckedchickens@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:26 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Front End Kit for '64 B-body




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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