First step to restoring my 1974 Duster; Front End rebuild (coilovers needed?)

str12-340 said
Looking closer, I don't think the LCA comes with the kit, it is just showing a rebuilt LCA. If you haven't rebuilt your LCAs yet, I'd find a set of factory LCAs with sway bar tabs and rebuild those as opposed to yours, which from your pictures have no tabs. Before you rebuild (or have rebuilt) your LCAs find the excellent video on performing that procedure found here on this site (SOMEBODY HELP TO FIND THAT VIDEO!!!). Installing the stiffening plates gives you an opportunity to tighten up the tolerances in the LCA. Once those plates are welded on you can't do that!

It’s @Jim Lusk ‘s video

You can still tighten the tolerances after the plates have been welded on, I use a strap across the back of the LCA to keep the pivot from wobbling and it will still work after the plates have been added. Obviously it’s better to take the slop out before welding the plates on. The plates by themselves are a big improvement, but they do still allow the pivot to wobble a bit because the halves can still spread out at the back, which is why I started adding the strap as well