79 Ranchero Front Suspension Rebuild
#1
79 Ranchero Front Suspension Rebuild
I was wondering if anyone had any input......
I have a 1979 Ranchero 351m. Lets just say the car just about drives like a boat. You go up and down and roll left and right on every turn and bump. I think it's time for a front end suspension rebuild. I have done lots of work on cars, but suspension is an area that i have never gotten to. Are there any kits out there that would get me just about every part to do the rebuild? Any special tools needed or things i should know?
I have a 1979 Ranchero 351m. Lets just say the car just about drives like a boat. You go up and down and roll left and right on every turn and bump. I think it's time for a front end suspension rebuild. I have done lots of work on cars, but suspension is an area that i have never gotten to. Are there any kits out there that would get me just about every part to do the rebuild? Any special tools needed or things i should know?
#4
It's operating as designed....
Check Hellwig
http://www.hellwigproducts.com/products/default.asp
They do not list your rig, but see if they can bend one up for you about twice the diameter of the stocker, front and rear.
If you can't get a better bar, get new urethane bushings for what you have. You probably have 1-1 1/2 inches of slop in your bar right now.
Stiffer springs and two shocks per wheel would be next. You're fighting an uphill battle here............
Check Hellwig
http://www.hellwigproducts.com/products/default.asp
They do not list your rig, but see if they can bend one up for you about twice the diameter of the stocker, front and rear.
If you can't get a better bar, get new urethane bushings for what you have. You probably have 1-1 1/2 inches of slop in your bar right now.
Stiffer springs and two shocks per wheel would be next. You're fighting an uphill battle here............
#5
I rebuilt my 77 Ranchero front suspension using the front end rebuild kit from Performance Suspension.
http://www.performancesuspension.com/
http://www.performancesuspension.com/
#6
Originally Posted by bseberle1
I rebuilt my 77 Ranchero front suspension using the front end rebuild kit from Performance Suspension.
http://www.performancesuspension.com/
http://www.performancesuspension.com/
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