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Picture Page 10 - D&D suspension install
Out with the old!! This thing must have weighed 75 pounds at least! It was nice dropping the k-member, steering rack, struts, and brakes all at once, made things a lot more roomy under the car! I won't be using hardly any of it anyway and I may not use the rack either since they aren't that expensive to replace. I had planned on using it but upon closer inspection I'd feel better going with a new unit for steering control since that's kind of important!
Ahh the new k-member, looks much better, provides more room, and is considerably lighter than the original. Install was a little bit tricky but nothing too tough. I'm sure it isn't easy mass producing something meant for several different types of cars and trying to get a perfect fit every time. I was able to hand start all bolts except for two in the last corner, nothing serious all it took was a little encouragement from Mr. screwdriver and all bolts were installed. Most people go with a tubular suspension simply for the reduced weight which is a plus but in my opinion the room gained to work on various things under the car is just as important.
A-arms are now installed as well. I had to rob the bolts from the old suspension but with a little buffing in the bench grinder they look good as new. I also applied some suspension lube to the bushings on and in the A-arms to reduce squeaks and would be noises. The car looks dirty but most of that is just polishing compound left from the car being painted recently I got to get around to washing that off.
Now that I am getting closer to completing the suspension I am not sure what wheels to run and whether or not to go to a five lug conversion? Any suggestions from any readers out there?
