Resurrected Junk
Finished the LBP/disk brake conversion last week. Then it was off to the shop for alignment. Following the recommendations of AutoXCuda, I had them crank as much positive caster as the front end would give them.
Besides the disk brakes, I also put in new bushings, ball joints, idler arm, and a factory anti-sway bar. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it.
Oh yeah, I also got the Magnum 500s with 205/60-15 mounted. This replaced 185/70-14s that had been coming apart.
I took the car on a trip this past weekend. WOW!!! Man, does this thing drive different. IMO, a lot of positive caster requires power steering. But, I got lots sharper initial turn-in and great weighting of the steering wheel on the road. The disk brakes have a softer pedal than 4 drums, but they pull down smooth and sure.
Below are before and after pictures. Note that with the new rear springs, the rear sits about two inches higher than it did with the soggy leafts. Not only does the rear sit higher, but the front bumper sits lower because part of the lift pivots on the front wheels. I really like the look.
Finished the LBP/disk brake conversion last week. Then it was off to the shop for alignment. Following the recommendations of AutoXCuda, I had them crank as much positive caster as the front end would give them.
Besides the disk brakes, I also put in new bushings, ball joints, idler arm, and a factory anti-sway bar. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it.
Oh yeah, I also got the Magnum 500s with 205/60-15 mounted. This replaced 185/70-14s that had been coming apart.
I took the car on a trip this past weekend. WOW!!! Man, does this thing drive different. IMO, a lot of positive caster requires power steering. But, I got lots sharper initial turn-in and great weighting of the steering wheel on the road. The disk brakes have a softer pedal than 4 drums, but they pull down smooth and sure.
Below are before and after pictures. Note that with the new rear springs, the rear sits about two inches higher than it did with the soggy leafts. Not only does the rear sit higher, but the front bumper sits lower because part of the lift pivots on the front wheels. I really like the look.