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Old 01-31-2012, 11:13 PM
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Volare rebuild parts

Hey all you Volare front end guys, where can a person find new rubber components (bushings, cusions, etc.) for this setup? While doing the final frame work, I have the frame upside down on stands and figured it would be a good time to disassemble and replace the worn looking rubber parts. And no, I have not gone to the local Dodge dealer yet and will try to avoid it as they are not real receptive to anyone but late model shoppers. I also got a price sheet from Bob's F100 but is not too clear and appears to be a bit pricey?
 
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I ordered mine from here

Suspension Restoration Parts Co. - Mopar polyurethane suspension bushings
both sets..

the torsion bar bushings have recently been showing up.. they are not cheap..
around $100/side..(for example 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Torsion Bar Bushing N/A)

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I was able to get everything but the torsion bar bushings from Oreillys. Got the torsion bushings from polybushings.com.
 
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I was able to get everything but the torsion bar bushings from Oreillys. Got the torsion bushings from polybushings.com.
nice info.. thx

Sam
 
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