Re: front suspension

[Jimmy Peavy <peaver63@xxxxxxxxx>]

It is special. They won't have it.

On 4/8/17, howard cox <gto64gto@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Unless it takes a special socket , you can go to Auto Zone or Advance Auto
> and rent them. You find the kit you need, pay for it, take it home and keep
> it and use it as long as you like, and when you're through, take them back
> with your receipt and get a full refund. You cant beet free. It's a lot
> cheaper than having to but them.
>
>
>
> From: "Doug J" <63sprtfury@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "1962to1965mopars" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 7:35:30 PM
> Subject: Re: front suspension
>
> I got my parts from Performance Suspension Technology (PST) . That was
> EVERYTHING except the pitman. More expensive than Rock Auto, but better
> stuff IMO. For an old guy (like me), it's a bunch of work from jack stands.
> I also did the steering chuck, and let me tell you getting the pitman arm
> off is a bitch. Broke 4 pullers in the process. Pitman might not be
> necessary for your situation though. It was a winter job for the full
> suspension, another winter for the chuck, pitman and coupler rebuild. (a
> couple nights a week, couple hours on saturdays, my back won't allow a full
> assault... LOL ) Very worth it in the end. If you have the time and patience
> do it yourself. Figure on buying some tools to go with the parts.
>
> Doug
> 63 Sport Fury ragtop
>
> On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 9:16 PM, < [ mailto:62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx
> | 62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx ] > wrote:
>
>
> DIY if you have the time and place to do the work. You may have to buy or
> rent a socket that fits the ball joint that
> unscrews; (use a long breaker bar).
>
> Gary H.
>
>> -------Original Message-------
>
>> I took my 63 to the shop today for a front end alignment. I had
>> turned up the torsion bars for more ground clearance. Well they told
>> me I need new ball joints upper and lower and new tie rod ends, plus a
>> radius arm bushing (?). They estimated the job at $1200. I'm
>> thinking I can do most of the work myself and save $$$$. I've priced
>> the parts on Rock Auto and they are probably less than $200. Any
>> pitfalls in doing this work?
>>
>> Paul L.
>>
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