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  1. Reddartowner

    Steering Arms ID?

    I have a pair of steering arms of unknown Mopar origin. The casting numbers are 3815710 and 3815711. They do not have an integrated ball joint, they have the socket. Can anyone tell me what they came from..??
  2. Reddartowner

    Power Steering Gearbox Shaft Seal Replacement In-Car ??

    I think I'm going to need to replace the pitman shaft seal on the power steering box in my 383 Dart. The service manual says it can be done in the car, using special tools. My question is, has anyone done this and where can I get the tools ?? TIA, Mark.
  3. Reddartowner

    Compressing Manual Steering Shaft to fit Power Steering?

    A question posed to those who are wiser than me.... I am looking into converting my son's '68 Dart to power steering over the holidays. I have started looking for a power steering shaft to replace the manual shaft in the column, and a few people have suggested just tapping the end of the...
  4. Reddartowner

    Firm Feel or Steer & Gear Power Steering Box ?

    Gonna be converting to power steering over the holidays, and I was looking for opinions on the Firm Feel stage 2 power steering versus the Steer & Gear power steering. Is either one noticeably better/worse? How is the feel of each box? Are they both 16:1 ? The Steer & Gear box is slightly...
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    How to Install Urethane Torsion Bar Boots Quickly

    I can't take credit for this idea, but I thought I'd pass it along with added detail after seeing it on another Mopar forum. I've tried putting the urethane boots in boililng water, which did nothing at all. I've heard about putting them in the microwave, but that seemed too risky. What worked...
  6. Reddartowner

    Moog 7103 bushings and ferrules

    I have just installed a set of Moog 7103 offset bushings in the UCA's on my '68 Dart ('73 disc front end). The bushings come with "ferrules" that you are supposed to press onto the ends of the bushings before installing the arm. My problem is that the bushings don't fit between the upper...
  7. Reddartowner

    Green Snap Ring Style Bearings and Autocrossing

    I'm sure this has been answered somewhere else already, but here's my question....... My son and I are building up a '68 Dart for street use that will see occasional autocross use. The rear uses the green bearings with the snap ring retainers. Will these retainers hold the axles in place...
  8. Reddartowner

    PST 1.03 inch torsion bars ?

    http://www.p-s-t.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6906/.f?sc=12 Is anyone using these torsion bars ? I'm considering getting a set to replace my stockers, and the price is certainly right. I plan to set up my car for occasional autocross duty, so a heavier bar is in the plan anyway, but I was wondering if...
  9. Reddartowner

    Hotchkiss leaf springs

    I have an opportunity to replace the leaf springs on my '68 Dart. I have seen the Hotchkiss leaf springs at Year One and Classic Industries. Anyone have experience with these springs.? I'm setting the car up for street driving with occasional autocross outings. TIA, Mark.
  10. Reddartowner

    Upgrade to 10 inch drums question

    I have a '68 Dart with an 8-3/4 rear with 9 inch drums. The rear needs to be pulled for an overhaul anyway, so I was considering upgrading to 10 inch drums. I know I need to swap the backing plates for the 10 inch ones, but when I replace the axles do I need to get the same length or a...
  11. Reddartowner

    Help converting to power steering in my '68 Dart

    Hey, I would like to convert my '68 Dart from manual to power steering to improve the ratio and reduce the effort. I have been told that I need to swap out the manual column steering shaft for a power steering column shaft. Does anyone know how to do this, or is there another option.? I...
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