Re: Front End Kit for '64 B-body

[Wakeman Massie <wakey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've done it with and without (ugh..twice) the tools.  There is no 
comparison.

But for the ~ $650. labor the shop wants to charge you, you could easily buy 
everything you need for the job - including a shop press - and get to keep 
the tools when you're done.   You could probably even buy new torsion bars 
and still be well under $1000.

But I hafta say, if your skills or confidence is low, or your car is 
excessively rusty/crusty, $1000 for the whole job (including parts) isn't 
too bad...  I guess it depends on where you live, how patient you are, etc. 
The first time you do it can be a drag... and personally I would not bother 
without a shop press.  I bought mine used off of craigslist for $150.

Don;t forget the Kroil or PB blaster too.

Wakeman


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jimmy Peavy" <peaver63@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: Front End Kit for '64 B-body


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You can do it, if you have the tools.But you have to have the tools.
It's work, but you could save a pile of money if you do it yourself.

   Jimmy


Douglas Sutherland wrote:

> If you have recently purchased a front end kit for your car and have 
> rebuilt it yourself or had it installed please reply.My '64 Sport Fury 
> rides like a dump truck.  Last year I installed new leaf springs (to 
> correct the sagging rear-end) and I replaced all the old shocks with KYB 
> gas shocks.  Now it's time to tackle the front end.  I assume all the 
> rubber in my front end is original and is either hardened or just plain 
> worn out.I am looking at the "Original Performance Front End Kit" from PST. 
> There are two types of kits from PST:The "Original" for $219 has:2 upper 
> and 2 lower ball joints4 upper, inner and 2 lower, inner Control Arm 
> Bushings2 Strut Rod Bushing 2 Outer Tie Rod Ends2 Stabilizer Links2 Sway 
> Bar Bushings and Control arm bushingsThe "Super" for $379 has:the same as 
> the "Original" and2 Inner Tie rod Ends2 tie rod Adjusting Sleeves4 upper 
> cam bolt kits and an Idler armI assume I should get the "Super" and just 
> get 'er done!While the front end is torn apart -- why not replace it all? 
> Is that over-kill to improve the ride?I got one quote for about $1000 to 
> get this all installed at a local shop.  But that is ball-park and sight 
> unseen.  Anyone have any input on the installation of these kits?Thanks for 
> your input!Doug in Seattle
> _________________________________________________________________

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