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  1. Wietse

    Weakened torsionbars?

    Hey guys, how it's going? Last time i set the ride height a little lower as per the books says, though it sits actually a little lower now after a quick check. I wonder if these torsion bars, which are likely the originals, could weaken due to age/use?? The adjuster threads are sticking up very...
  2. Wietse

    Master cylinder repair kit

    Hey guys, My car had been parked for 2 months in the garage, since it was nice weather today i took it for a drive. Later on i found a small puddle of oil on the garage floor and as it was very thin oil i suspected it was brake oil. After some checking i found an oil trace coming from the...
  3. Wietse

    Tighten up that rear end :)

    Hey all, Since i have rebuild the front and rear suspension of my '69 Coronet R/T i still do feel the need of adding something to tighten the rear axle. When i was for an wheel alignment the good man also pointed out to me the rear axle is only kept in place by the springs and recommended me to...
  4. Wietse

    Any tips for replacing the rear suspension components

    Hey guys, The plan is to start tomorrow on the next project, replacing the rear end suspension components. I've got a set of Bilstein shocks, XHD leaf springs and a Polygraphite shackle/bushing kit to be installed. Other components will be reused after a blasting/painting job with POR15 paint...
  5. Wietse

    Power steering box #numbers

    Hey all, Today i replaced my old steering box for a reconditioned unit from FirmFeel. (Stage #2) All went ok, although it's a bastard of a job, had to remove the torsion bar, LCA and pivot shaft, strut rod and loosen the exhaust header as well. Somehow managed to shove the new steering box and...
  6. Wietse

    Replacement rotors for Bendix front brake system

    Hey guys, During rebuilding my front suspension i noticed that i have 2 different types of rotors up front. 1 is OEM (2 piece) style and the other one seems aftermarket from an unknown brand. When i was checking wheel alignment i noticed that the wheels have a bit difference in offset compared...
  7. Wietse

    Wheel studs for rear axle

    Hey all, Not long ago i ordered some new wheel studs to use on the rear axle and get rid of the L/H ones. Now received and looking at them they are different then what came out, i am assuming these new ones can only be used on the front (with disc brakes) of my car. See the picture, can i use...
  8. Wietse

    Front end suspension adjustment

    Hey all, Just got all my front suspension components reinstalled, Bilstein shocks, OEM reinforced LCA, OEM Strut rod with new Polyurethane bushings, G-Max upper control arm and stock torsion bar. For some reason i am unable to get the camber in a negative angle, even with the upper control arm...
  9. Wietse

    1969 Coronet R/T front swaybar

    Hey all, I was looking how/where to install a front sway bar. The car originally had one but it was missing when i bought it. I have the brackets on the Lower control arms but wondered where the centre bushing supposed to be mounted. Does anyone have a few pictures of the original location and...
  10. Wietse

    Suspension and steering components to choose....kind of lost!?

    Hey all, first of all a happy new year to all of you! I am looking into getting a list together of all pieces required to upgrade/replace the suspension and steering components of my '69 Coronet R/T. (Car specs: 440 HP, TF auto, 8-3/4" 4.10 ratio LSD/Sure grip rear axle) I've been looking...
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