Re: IML: Chrysler tools'63 front end.

[dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I once went through the front suspension of one of my 68's, with the help of a
friend.  It was hell.  I did not have the shop manual at the time though.  But
I had access to presses and other equipment at the univestity shop.  Still
hell.  The new bushings transformed the handling of the car, especially in
terms of high speed stability.  Cross winds at any speed have zero effect now,
regardless of speed.  Before the work, cross winds and road irregularities
required constant steering corrections, especially at higher speeds.  However,
I got a suspension noise, which I think it may be due to improper lower control
arm bushings quality (rubber may have worn out and clearance may be too high).

I agree with Paul, these cars are not easy to work on.

D^2, 2x68s 

Quoting RandalPark@xxxxxxx:

> Brandt,
> 
> Thanks for the information. 
> 
> Unless you are a highly skilled "front end man" the job on the '63 Imperial
> is beyond you capabilities. It is very likely that once you get it apart, you
> won't be able to get it back together.
> 
> I had my '62 done just over a year ago for $410.00. I brought the car in at
> 8:00 in the morning, and it was done by 5:00 in the afternoon.
> 
> If you find a good shop that knows what they are doing, and is reasonable, it
> isn't worth the trouble to go through the agony of doing it yourself.
> 
> Paul



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