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  1. GearAddict

    Pitman arm question

    So, the pitman arm I bought from PST doesn't want to torque all the way down on my Manual Steering 69 RR. The centerlink bar is sitting at an angle, lower on the pitman arm side than the idler arm side. I just found my old pitman (thought I had tossed it) and it is tapered in the splines...
  2. GearAddict

    Ok, this is starting to piss me off.... Torsion bar clocking wrong?

    I bought a new set of .96 Mopar Performance torsion bars from summit. I removed the old bar (which was bent) from the passenger side and am installing the new R bar but it looks like the LCA needs to drop another 1" for the clocking to line up! I have the adjuster bolt all the way out and...
  3. GearAddict

    Stupid Torsion Bar removal question

    I bought a new set of bars and will be putting them in this weekend....2 Questions 1. Do you remove them by pushing them out towards the rear of the vehicle through the crossmember? or push them back only to get them out of the LCA and then pull forward towards the front of the vehicle to get...
  4. GearAddict

    Pedal to brake rod bolt - press fit?

    I'm installing a new master cylinder that came with a new adjustable pedal rod. when I went to install it, the pedal to rod attaching bolt is very tight going into the rod, to the point that it won't go in unless I press it in with an arbor. The bolt shank has plenty of play in the old rod and...
  5. GearAddict

    Can't get new PST Idler arm in - I'm stumped

    Ok, made a classic mistake and threw out my old idler arm before I had the new one in.. New PST arm is about 1/16" taller than the opening on the K-member. This is even after I tried widening the frame a little with a big f'ng hammer. Any thought or suggestions appreciated. The old...
  6. GearAddict

    What's the best way to check straightness of lower control arm?

    I think one of mine is tweeked, but had to tell since it's not symmetrical to begin with... Any suggestions on what I can measure?
  7. GearAddict

    Manual Gearbox removal

    I'm replacing the gearbox on my 69 RR. Seems pretty straight forward according to the FSM except I'm confused about 1 statement. Page 19-3 Gear removal: States to loosen the column to instrument panel clamp nuts and then slide column back enough to disengage the steering coupler from the...
  8. GearAddict

    Dana 60 Pinion snubber mounting bolt size?

    I bought a pinion snubber. Anyone know what size bolts are used to mount it?
  9. GearAddict

    Rear leaf locating pin does not line up with spring pad!

    Ok, I need some advice here... I removed my old unknown passenger side rear spring and mounted a new Mopar Performance XHD spring into the hanger and shackles but the mounting pad pilot hole is about an inch off of the locating pin on the new spring...I tried jockeying it around to line up, but...
  10. GearAddict

    Mancini front suspension pro tool kit - more than I need?

    I bought the PST Super OE front end kit and will be replacing myself. I have a Ball joint socket already and I know I need a torsion bar removal tool... Do I really need a Ball joint stud remover? seems like it could be hammered out? Also, not included in kit... Upper control arm sleeve...
  11. GearAddict

    Haven't found much on Master Power disc conv kits...any reviews?

    I have been reading endlessly on the forum and elsewhere trying to figure out what kit was best for me to convert my 69 RR with manual drums and OEM sway bar over to manual discs. I believe that I have decided on a kit from Master Power. I have read a few good reviews and they seem to have a...
  12. GearAddict

    How much steering shaft play is normal?

    My manual steering 69 RR has a very large amount of play in t he steering wheel. I'm expecting to have some amount due to the nature of the design, but 4-5" of travel on the steering wheel seems excessive? While working on the car yesterday, I noticed I can grip the steering shaft with my hand...
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