RE: Front End Kit for '64 B-body

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The front end rebuilds are not that difficult on our B Bodies.Unless you have no mechanical skills at all. I'm being a smartass here. Just a FSM,PB Blaster,big wrenches,and a possible cheater bar will get it done in a weekend.Discs can be put on during reassembly.There are plenty of guys here more than willing to impart knowledge and helpful tips. Good luck with whatever way yopu go.Also note,if you DIY,you have the pride in telling others that.

George


--- On Tue, 1/13/09, Ron Soldani <ronsold102@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Ron Soldani <ronsold102@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Front End Kit for '64 B-body
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 1:33 PM
> 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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