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1969 Charger Suspension rebuild

Started by dlo3575, September 04, 2011, 07:48:26 AM

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dlo3575

Helping my son with his 69 Charger General Lee.  I bought a suspension rebuild kit off e-Bay.  It was fairly complete, but I noticed it was missing a few items we need.  Specifically, I need to replace some of the bolts (the four large cross member bolts, the front strut rod nuts, front upper control arm eccentric bolts-washers and a few other misc.). I also need some bushings, bumpers and a pittman arm. It seems like there are a lot of niche parts suppliers, but I am nervous that I am going to get some Chinese garbage, rather than good quality parts.  Where's the best place to get this stuff?  I had hoped Moog would have it, but sadly they don't, according to thier web page.  Cost is a factor too.  Some suppliers want $140 for ball joints! so any web sites or advice is greatly appreciated.

Also needed is a specialty tool to get the upper ball joint out?  I heard they can be a pain to get out?

D. Lee Herrera
MOPAR Newbie
1969 Charger (son's)
2009ZR1
2003 50th Anniv. Corvette Convertible
1964 Impala SS Vert
1963 Impala SS 4 spd 327-300HP

b5blue

Moog makes most you will need for stock repairs. Go to Mancini Racing's sight for parts and tools. Check as Advance Auto got much of the Moog parts I needed and were cheaper and faster with no shipping cost. It's all out there no worry's.

Chryco Psycho

Yes you need a socket to unthread the upper ball joint , if you press it out the control arm will be junk .
Mancini & others have the sockets available . I think you will have to use a god set of used  K frame bolts , I am not aware of a supplier of new ones . Moog has new eccentric bolt sets .
Rock auto may be worth checking for prce on Moog parts , Energy suspension has Poly bump stops & sway bar links if needed .