Re[2]: Front End Kit for '64 B-body

[Lester Stockhorst <llstockhorst@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

When I replaced the UCA bushings on my 64 Dart, I went to the local hardware store (with a bushing) and found some cast iron pipe fittings and used them to press them in and out.  Spent less than $10 (several years ago)

Lester

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On 1/15/2009 at 2:01 PM MrChristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>On the UCA bushings, I used a 13/16th socket (about 19mm) to press them
>out.  However, I bought the American Muscle tool set to put everything
>back together...hopefully. ;-)
>Christopher
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>From: Gary <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>>
>> You can do most of it your self. Just not that hard. The worst part if
>> pressing in the bushings. You can do it with a big C clamp and to big
>sockets.
>> The ball joints screw in and out. Just need a big wrench and vice. Lots
>of
>> lub. Also you can take the A arm to a shop and have the bushing pressed
>out and
>> in. Just a lot of time and sweat but not really to hard.
>> ---- Jimmy Peavy wrote:
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>> > You can do it, if you have the tools.But you have to have the tools.
>> > It's work, but you could save a pile of money if you do it yourself.
>> >
>> > Jimmy
>> >
>> >
>> > Douglas Sutherland wrote:
>> >
>> > >
>> > >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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