Volare suspension question
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Originally Posted by raerjim
Yeah, mine has a very small leak too, Vern. Is there a rebuild kit available for them or where could I take it for some other fix? Jim
The seal kit is $12.
I have the engine out for rebuild as I get the body ready for paint, so it was an easy swap.
Sam
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Sam,
That's not an unreasonable price for a rebuilt steering box. Don't have Autozone here but do have VIP Automotive. I'll check there. I may have a new steering box in my future. Mine doesn't have any play to speak of but it leaks just enough to be a PITA.
That's not an unreasonable price for a rebuilt steering box. Don't have Autozone here but do have VIP Automotive. I'll check there. I may have a new steering box in my future. Mine doesn't have any play to speak of but it leaks just enough to be a PITA.
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From: S.W. Florida
Do you guys know how to make a positive I.D. on the year/model of "Volare" clip? I'm told mine is from a 79 Cordoba, and I would like to replace all my bushings with Energy Suspension urethane stuff, and don't want to order the wrong kit. I sent E.S. an e-mail, but have not gotten a reply yet. Thanks, Jim
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by sandhillmike
All the Mopar F bodies (Aspen/Volare) are the same. I don't know about the J and M bodies.
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From: Adams,CO.
Charlie:Horror stories abound concerning bumpsteer, etc.< I have read this from you twice on the R/P subject and wonder where these stories abound from. Where have you read this and can you link it?? I know we talked about Weedeater unit and I wonder if you have contacted them for some input on the issue. I would really like to see more of the negative data as I too see the R/P in my future. I do not want to contact Weedeater unless I have some ammo in reference to the abounding stories which you note.
Jon
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From: Brentwood, TN
Originally Posted by CIAF
Charlie:Horror stories abound concerning bumpsteer, etc.< I have read this from you twice on the R/P subject and wonder where these stories abound from. Where have you read this and can you link it?? I know we talked about Weedeater unit and I wonder if you have contacted them for some input on the issue. I would really like to see more of the negative data as I too see the R/P in my future. I do not want to contact Weedeater unless I have some ammo in reference to the abounding stories which you note.
Jon
Jon
I exchanged a few emails with Dale at Weedetr and he assures me that he has done all the engineering on their product and that there is no bumpsteer. I am leaning towards his product over the much more expensive Unisteer and the self-fabricated unit.
I am waiting on a guy from the HAMB who says that he put a R&P in his 37 Hudson Terraplane that has a Volare IFS and he has over 30K miles on it with no adverse performance. He said that he used a power R&P from a 85 Plymouth and fabricated the mounting himself. He is looking for the pics he took of the job.
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From: Adams,CO.
Charlie, thanx so much for the follow up. I too have heard a few negatory remarks on the uni version, but it is on the unit made for the tri 5 cars. I did not know they had a unit for the volare ifs. It is a good thing you have talked with Dale, now at least we have some input on record. Now if I could just find some tubular upper control arms for the volare I think it would be a great set up. Thanks again.
Jon
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From: Lawrence,KS
Hey Charlie,a guy told me that polyurethane can have some problems with squeaking, have you had any trouble along that line? I need to rebuild my Volare' as well. I understand poly is supposed to last longer than rubber though. (on the plus side) I don't want to have to do this again in 5-10 years. JNB
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From: Riverside, So Cal
Originally Posted by jnb53f100
Hey Charlie,a guy told me that polyurethane can have some problems with squeaking, have you had any trouble along that line? I need to rebuild my Volare' as well. I understand poly is supposed to last longer than rubber though. (on the plus side) I don't want to have to do this again in 5-10 years. JNB
If you have a grease nipple, like Vern, you may be able to keep them lubed enough.
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From: Brentwood, TN
I use Energy Suspension products and only use the black polyurethane...I was told that the black is better because the color additives in the red and green products reduce their effectiveness and increase the probability of squeeks. I lube all the bushings before installation with the lube that the maunfacturer provides in the kit. I believe that it is a good quality silicone product that will stay active for a long time. I see some folks drilling the bushing housings and installing grease zerks...I haven't needed to go to that extreme but I mention it because it is a viable option. The polyurethane bushings not only last longer but they have less give which keeps your suspension tighter for a longer period of time.