Recent content by apairof66s

So basically you're saying that the track bar is going to do just fine and the "add on " sway bar can be eliminated ?

If I cut these bolts off (that mount the sway bar to the frame) it will be very difficult to replace them.

More to the point, the sway bar mounts may have to be cut, the bolt heads are spinning and there's now way to get to all four because of the way it's mounted.....

I forgot to mention it will have the oe leaf springs, du ! Right now the sway bar mounts are in the way of removing the power steering rack.....

Successfully removed the dog bones, now i'm considering removing the '80's style sway bar permanently. Going to retain the solid axle and trailing arms & shocks. Any need for the sway bar too ? Any advice or experience ?

that's the best idea so far. it's been quite a while since i've used one of those! not a everyday mechanic, as if you couldn't tell !!!

The bolt(s) that goes through is not tapered like a tie rod, etc.

Thanks for the reply. I don't know if a pickle fork aka ball joint separator will work, but i'm open to ideas. I attached another picture hope it helps.

I'm in the process of removing ALL of the steering and suspension under this car.....

Please look at the attached picture and tell me how to get this piece off ! Thanks.....

sorry about calling it a mono leaf, after thinking about it I should have called it a single leaf spring (pack).

This is the can of worms I was handed !!! The same so called SOB installed a Ford 302 V8, o/d C4 or 5 trans , (not sure) and a ford 9 inch rear end all from a '85 ! I was surprised not to see chevy running gear on this old of a car, but that's another topic. Now that we've got it running and...

Thanks for the reply. It looks like kingpins. The 11 inch brakes look original as well. If we can't fix what's there then we'll have to decide which way to go.....

here's a front shot

Thanks to everyone for your help so far !