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Started by 1974dodgecharger, February 25, 2014, 10:21:02 PM

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1974dodgecharger

February 25, 2014, 10:21:02 PM
Yeeeeah buddy ulper control arm is gone.



A383Wing

#1
February 25, 2014, 11:16:09 PM
unless I am not seeing it...what's wrong with the upper arm?

ACUDANUT

#2
February 25, 2014, 11:43:33 PM
X2

1974dodgecharger

#3
February 26, 2014, 12:17:28 AM
Its old, too much bump steer, among other things.  She gets hotchkis tomorrow  :icon_smile_big:

JB400

#4
February 26, 2014, 12:41:36 AM
And to think, we was almost feeling sorry for you :rofl: :slap:


Looking forward to seeing those on there now :popcrn:

bill440rt

#5
February 26, 2014, 07:55:28 AM
 :popcrn:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

myk

#6
February 26, 2014, 08:18:54 AM
I'm anxious to get those UCA's as well.  Are you going to be installing the other Hotchkis pieces as well, like the strut and steering rods?  That way, you only have to get an alignment once?  That's the way I'm looking at it...

1974dodgecharger

#7
February 27, 2014, 01:43:34 PM
Had to grind some things on car and hotchkis parts but fits like a charm. Now im missing a bolt camber had to order another  :icon_smile_big:


ACUDANUT

#8
February 27, 2014, 02:09:26 PM
Nice, what did that run yea ?

1974dodgecharger

#9
February 27, 2014, 02:16:36 PM
690 with 20 dollar summit bucks.....I searched and searched for months to find a deal and none.

ACUDANUT

#10
February 27, 2014, 02:19:10 PM
 :cheers:

WHITE AND RED 69

#11
February 27, 2014, 02:38:28 PM
Nice! Don't they just look cool installed.  :drool5: 

People always say the price is insane but when you see them in person you can tell why they are worth the extra cost.
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th edition
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1972 Plymouth Duster

myk

#12
February 27, 2014, 04:10:55 PM
When I think about the benefits those parts provide the cost sorta' vanishes from sight, IMO...

1974dodgecharger

#13
February 27, 2014, 04:41:57 PM
Titally myk, hell the front and rear sway bar made the car a totally differwnt animal m I re fun to drive instead of a big boat. Shicks, leaf springs , torsion bars, im almost done juat need end links and brace bars then ill be complete.

Quote from: myk on February 27, 2014, 04:10:55 PM
When I think about the benefits those parts provide the cost sorta' vanishes from sight, IMO...

myk

#14
February 27, 2014, 05:04:01 PM
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on February 27, 2014, 04:41:57 PM
Titally myk, hell the front and rear sway bar made the car a totally differwnt animal m I re fun to drive instead of a big boat. Shicks, leaf springs , torsion bars, im almost done juat need end links and brace bars then ill be complete.

Quote from: myk on February 27, 2014, 04:10:55 PM
When I think about the benefits those parts provide the cost sorta' vanishes from sight, IMO...

You got your front sway bar in finally?

1974dodgecharger

#15
February 27, 2014, 05:14:56 PM
Yeah after I think 3 months lol.  My coworker and friend we finally both had time to do it...it's awesome.  It has to be welded that's why.

myk

#16
February 27, 2014, 06:44:27 PM
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on February 27, 2014, 05:14:56 PM
Yeah after I think 3 months lol.  My coworker and friend we finally both had time to do it...it's awesome.  It has to be welded that's why.

Ugh.  I'm not looking forward to welding on my frame...

Mopar Nut

#17
February 27, 2014, 06:48:30 PM
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on February 27, 2014, 02:16:36 PM
690 with 20 dollar summit bucks.....I searched and searched for months to find a deal and none.
Not bad at all.   :2thumbs:
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

ACUDANUT

#18
February 27, 2014, 06:49:27 PM
You had to weld in your sway bar ?

myk

#19
February 27, 2014, 07:21:59 PM
Yup, the Hotchkis front sways have brackets that have to be welded in...

ACUDANUT

#20
February 27, 2014, 07:34:42 PM
Hmmm. :scratchchin:

1974dodgecharger

#21
February 27, 2014, 07:48:59 PM
Quote from: myk on February 27, 2014, 06:44:27 PM
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on February 27, 2014, 05:14:56 PM
Yeah after I think 3 months lol.  My coworker and friend we finally both had time to do it...it's awesome.  It has to be welded that's why.

Ugh.  I'm not looking forward to welding on my frame...

It's not bad at all mine looks like it came like that. 

ACUDANUT

#22
February 27, 2014, 07:51:43 PM
Why can't the original sway bars work ? Are the aftermarket ones, that much better ?

moparsr2fast

#23
February 27, 2014, 07:59:17 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on February 27, 2014, 07:51:43 PM
Why can't the original ones work ? Are the aftermarket ones, that much better ?

I think it has to do with the rigidity of the part, and the change in geometry the new pieces provide. Looks good 74  :2thumbs:
Bob

  70 Charger 500
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  2006 Dodge Charger Daytona

myk

#24
February 28, 2014, 01:29:25 AM
I'm sensing a troll post but I'll respond anyway: bigger bar=more roll control...

Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on February 27, 2014, 07:48:59 PM
Quote from: myk on February 27, 2014, 06:44:27 PM
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on February 27, 2014, 05:14:56 PM
Yeah after I think 3 months lol.  My coworker and friend we finally both had time to do it...it's awesome.  It has to be welded that's why.

Ugh.  I'm not looking forward to welding on my frame...

It's not bad at all mine looks like it came like that. 

I get queasy when it comes to permanently altering the frame; it took me a good hour to finally drill the holes in the rear rails for the sway bar.  I guess I never got over that accident even though the car has.  In any case, I'll be following your lead '74...

ACUDANUT

#26
February 28, 2014, 02:44:23 PM
Awesome  :cheers:

1974dodgecharger

#27
February 28, 2014, 03:52:46 PM
Installed, rough align, then real aligned and i have to say the bump steer is nearly gone.  I went over some uneven roads that i know gives me major bump steer and she handled awesome.  I know the tie roads will eliminate it even better but thats down the road for now the arms complete the package on the hotchkis setup a very big thumbs up.  :2thumbs:


Granted i didn't have bump steer until i put on wider tires, fyi.
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