61 front suspension

[hammurhedd]

Hey all. Im about to rebuild the suspension on my 61. Anyone know where to get front kit cheep?

[Tom Kochtanek]

Just a suggestion, but I went to the local (NAPA) parts store and was able to get everything I needed. I chose not to order one of those "kits" as it always seems they're missing something, or one or more pieces are not "quality" parts. If you don't like something from your local parts store (quality, fit, etc.) they are happy to take it back and try to locate another for you.

Plus you might be borrowing certain tools from them, like spring compressors (highly recommended) and such...

My 2 cents, having done this twice in the past 2 years, and facing another opportunity,

TomK

[fatride]

If your not going for the resto bag I'd get a kit from someone like Energy suspension so I could get the poly bushings and such, unless you like wallowing through the curves! Tighten up that front and rear suspension, you'll be glad you did!
:cheers

[super sport]

hey guys i have question does the polygrahite suspention really give better performance then the original supentions. I have a 62 convert that im about to redo the front end and coil springs.

[fatride]

The answer is YES! The OEM style rubber bushings are desingned to mush out under load to help soften the ride. In a performance application you want to keep the suspension geometry where the engineers intended. Poly bushings will give a firmer more stable ride with the addition of performance shocks and tires!
;)