Lightweight K-Frame and Steering


Hi guys!



I’m new to the A body scene. This seems to be a great forum to be a part of! Thank you!



I have purchased a 1974 Plymouth Duster Slant 6 car. My plans are to make it another street/striprod in my collection. It’s not in thebest of shape, but it does run great, and currently runs a 19.99 ¼ in stocktrim and a 19.68 with exhaust and breather off. LOL.



My first plan of attack is the front end. All of the ball joints and tie rods arecompletely shot. I don’t want to spendany money replacing any of this stuff. Instead, I want to put this money towards a new tubular front end withmanual rack and pinion steering. While I’mdoing this, I’d like to switch to lightweight disc brakes as well with big boltpattern.



I have been doing a little research, but it seems there isso much to choose from. I want the bestbang for my buck, and don’t want to cheap out too much. Main priorities are:



1 Strong enough forpot holes, rough roads, etc. It will seestreet use.

2 Super lightweight,this is almost my top priority, but it has to survive the street.

3 Lightweight manual rackand pinion steering

4 Lightweight brakes

5 Possibly drop stylespindles



Thanks guys for any help/advice you can give!