LSM360
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Okay one off with press! Ugh. Anyone spol weld anything for reassembly?
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You just posted that as I got done asking if you had access to a press. After you reassemble the ends with your new bushings you just slide them back on and use a bolt in place of the role pin.
That is what I meant was the hardest part, separating the sleeve from the bar.
I made two half-moon shaped pieces of flat iron. The radius of the circle they make when you put them together must match the thickness of the torsion bar. Made holes in them and bolted them tight against the bar, right under the sleeve.
Then I used a hydraulic press and applied a great amount of pressure aganst the bar end, and used the iron pieces as counter-hold.
Alot of rust remover, apply pressure and heat... more rust remover, more pressure and heat some moore...
Hard to explain for me in English, so I made a beautiful sketch from your picture so you get the idea.
I made two half-moon shaped pieces of flat iron. The radius of the circle they make when you put them together must match the thickness of the torsion bar. Made holes in them and bolted them tight against the bar, right under the sleeve.
Then I used a hydraulic press and applied a great amount of pressure aganst the bar end, and used the iron pieces as counter-hold.
Alot of rust remover, apply pressure and heat... more rust remover, more pressure and heat some moore...
Hard to explain for me in English, so I made a beautiful sketch from your picture so you get the idea.
LSM360
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Thank you Duke5A and Sub03! Both are off now. I appreciate the pictures too!
I had to borrow a press.
Shortages everywhere I go these days. One hardware store has 2 Grade 8 bolts 7/16" x 2" fine thread but they are out of nylon nuts. Other store nearby doesn't have bolts. I'll find them miles away though. Slowed things down.
Thanks again both of you for all the help!!!
I had to borrow a press.
Shortages everywhere I go these days. One hardware store has 2 Grade 8 bolts 7/16" x 2" fine thread but they are out of nylon nuts. Other store nearby doesn't have bolts. I'll find them miles away though. Slowed things down.
Thanks again both of you for all the help!!!
Mikes5thAve
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Whatcha doing with the old bars?
People with rusty Canucadan cars need to know
Nice to see the new ones are going in so soon!
People with rusty Canucadan cars need to know
Nice to see the new ones are going in so soon!
Here is a shot of the pivot shell with a zerk installed. The Firm Feel kit came with this. This was ten years ago though. Their kit may have changed since then.
Couldn't salvage the bushing from the old bars. Fucker rusted solid.
It will NEVER happen again. lol.
Couldn't salvage the bushing from the old bars. Fucker rusted solid.
It will NEVER happen again. lol.
LSM360
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Car is back on the ground!
Big thanks to Duke5A and Sub03!!! Pics and help was VERY necessary and appreciated.
Fortunately zero rust under my car and yeah you fixed that for good Duke5A! Yes, still come with zerk fitting.
I ran out of time as far as getting the height right where I want it and driving the car. Dang work lol.
I'll update my experience asap.
Thanks again.
Big thanks to Duke5A and Sub03!!! Pics and help was VERY necessary and appreciated.
Fortunately zero rust under my car and yeah you fixed that for good Duke5A! Yes, still come with zerk fitting.
I ran out of time as far as getting the height right where I want it and driving the car. Dang work lol.
I'll update my experience asap.
Thanks again.
LSM360
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There yours for free Mike if you don't mind paying shipping! I still have the box new ones came in.Whatcha doing with the old bars?
People with rusty Canucadan cars need to know
Nice to see the new ones are going in so soon!
LSM360
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Haha usually I procrastinate these projects! I told myself 'NOT THIS TIME'!
Can't wait to drive it. Such a tease finishing and not having enough time to even drive.
Also, I still had Chrysler OEM Heavy Duty Police shocks on the car; the ones used from factory on AHB's. Black ones with the Pentastar stamped in and larger piston and firmer. Oil not gas shocks. I went ahead and replaced fronts while in there anyway. Hated to do it but it was time.
LSM360
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I wanted to find some real good quality ones that would fit, such as Koni but all I found available now that was somewhat performance was KYB. Had them on another car and they were okay
I drove it today just short distance and feels so good! Clearly need an alignment now, as it's pulling right.
p.s. I don't know why KYB doesn't ship their shocks compressed! What a PITA installing fronts! Had to drop lower control arms.
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I hate my kyb shocks
jasperjacko
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kyb says their shocks are vehicle specific, but that's a lie. My car had the same part number as a 440 dodge monaco.
AMC Diplomat
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Are you guys using the gray KYB shocks or the black Excel-G ones?
80mirada
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I have the Excel-G KYB shocks, they aren't so damn stiff. I have heard the Monroe OE-Spectrum are a good choice
M_Body_Coupe
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FYI - I've got the NAPA 'GasRider' shocks here (69704 and 69703), never used, bought them years ago but actually scored the KONI adjustables in the meantime, and of course that's what was put on the coupe.
They are doing me no good, if you can cover the shipping they are yours!
They are doing me no good, if you can cover the shipping they are yours!
Mikes5thAve
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I'm.imterested in those. I have 2 cars needing shocks now.
M_Body_Coupe
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"SOLD"!!!
You sir are the proud new owner of these finest suspension parts...msg me your address and I'll get you some shipping price estimates.
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