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    Vehicle Weight vs. Wheel/Spring Rate

    I had my '62 Savoy Suburban weighed using a platform scale under each wheel in order to determine the best diameter torsion bars for my driving needs (street cruising/ride quality). Description: 440 V8, 4-spd., 8 3/4, 3.23, dual exh., front disc/rear drum brakes, 15x7 steel wheels, 225/70R/15...
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    '62 Savoy Harsh Ride Quality

    I have a '62 Savoy Suburban that was converted from a slant six, three speed to a 440, four speed. The original K-frame and torsion bars were replaced. The stock front suspension was rebuilt with rubber bushings and it's had an alignment. I've been driving it for a few years, but haven't been...
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    Strut Rod Nut Torque Spec.?

    I replaced the rubber strut rod bushings (cracked/torn) on my 1962 Savoy with polyurethane bushings from Springs n' Things. The FSM states "with the vehicle on the ground, torque the nut(s) to 40 foot-pounds." 1) Would the torque spec. be the same for poly. bushings? 2) Would over-tightening the...
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    Suburban Headliner Cleaning?

    I found a used headliner for my '62 Savoy Suburban, which is several separate sections of the white perforated "cardboard-looking" material. It's in good shape, without any serious stains. I'd like to clean it, without doing any damage, before I install it. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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