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WSM ?? what is that ?
Yes, they do. I found a complete SV front crossmember for about $100. A lot of it was ok. Spent money on those things that needed fixing.BUT THEN, Don't the CONTROL ARMS, SPINDLES, brakes and everything else need to be changed ? trying to do do this on a budget.
a full front suspension for '65 up for $100 ?! I'd like to find that dealYes, they do. I found a complete SV front crossmember for about $100. A lot of it was ok. Spent money on those things that needed fixing.
what is involved with installing a "rack & pinion" into a alpine ? ( as far as the steering arms go?), I realize they have to point frontwards for the rack to work. Can they be flipped around ? side to side? Is there a tutorial, without having to find TIGER suspension parts ??? Thanks
I pressure washed everything, removed all the nuts/bolts, heated it up cherry red, put on alot of pb blaster, and YES, it definitely needs a" press"Fonz,
You need some special tools and a good arbor press to properly disassemble an early front end. You also need to take some very careful measurements to make sure you can get everything back together properly.