1962 Valiant Suspension/Brake Swap Options with other A-bodies
New to the Early A-bodies, but I know some info, just not enough.
I have a '62 Valiant, stock drum brakes, (9" I believe), Mopar 14" sbp Rallye wheels.
The main question is will the front and rear suspension, basically the spindles and drum brakes, 7.25 rear and springs, from a 67-69 a-body with 10" brakes bolt into a 62 Valiant?
Or what is interchangeable?
I believe a stock 62 has 9" brakes, and a 67-69 a-body would have 10" brakes.
Not sure if the spindles are different, or if it doesn't matter as they are interchangeable.
My understanding is the front spring eye is possibly a different size between a 62 and 67-69.
I (roughly) measured the 62 rear between the backing plates, 51".
The springs are roughly 55" (real rough).
The spindles are roughly 8" from the top of the upper to lower ball joint surface, if that makes sense or matters.
I realize there are other things to consider, just having some difficulty locating information.
Differences between 60-61 and 62, my understanding is, a 62 would have a different:
K frame and steering box then a 60-61.
Lower control arms and steering linkage.
Steering column.
And a 62 k frame will bolt into a 60-61.
Any info is greatly appreciated!
New to the Early A-bodies, but I know some info, just not enough.
I have a '62 Valiant, stock drum brakes, (9" I believe), Mopar 14" sbp Rallye wheels.
The main question is will the front and rear suspension, basically the spindles and drum brakes, 7.25 rear and springs, from a 67-69 a-body with 10" brakes bolt into a 62 Valiant?
Or what is interchangeable?
I believe a stock 62 has 9" brakes, and a 67-69 a-body would have 10" brakes.
Not sure if the spindles are different, or if it doesn't matter as they are interchangeable.
My understanding is the front spring eye is possibly a different size between a 62 and 67-69.
I (roughly) measured the 62 rear between the backing plates, 51".
The springs are roughly 55" (real rough).
The spindles are roughly 8" from the top of the upper to lower ball joint surface, if that makes sense or matters.
I realize there are other things to consider, just having some difficulty locating information.
Differences between 60-61 and 62, my understanding is, a 62 would have a different:
K frame and steering box then a 60-61.
Lower control arms and steering linkage.
Steering column.
And a 62 k frame will bolt into a 60-61.
Any info is greatly appreciated!