76orangewagon
Well-Known Member
Here's a couple of the updates I just made to my HDK per Denny's recommendations. Moog ES2150RL Tie Rod ends and the latest designed lower control arm pivot shafts. Thanks Denny.
HDK Tips & Updates
- Thread starter Old Man Mopar
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Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Where to find HDK on the web
The HDK main website is: http://www.moparsuspension.com/
The HDK Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/pages/HDK-Custom-Mopar-K-Frames/1842814899276058
www.hemidenny.com is a no-starter that the previous website builder never finished (got to get it taken down).
The HDK main website is: http://www.moparsuspension.com/
The HDK Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/pages/HDK-Custom-Mopar-K-Frames/1842814899276058
www.hemidenny.com is a no-starter that the previous website builder never finished (got to get it taken down).
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Now prototyping the new Challenger self contained electro-hydraulic steering rack for
an HDK customer. Looks like a great fit and it's the correct width. Clearances should
not be a problem. Customer is putting an entire Gen III Hemi powertrain in an A-body.
Stay tuned.
an HDK customer. Looks like a great fit and it's the correct width. Clearances should
not be a problem. Customer is putting an entire Gen III Hemi powertrain in an A-body.
Stay tuned.
76orangewagon
Well-Known Member
As usual....outstanding work !
HemiMark
Well-Known Member
Now prototyping the new Challenger self contained electro-hydraulic steering rack for
an HDK customer. Looks like a great fit and it's the correct width. Clearances should
not be a problem. Customer is putting an entire Gen III Hemi powertrain in an A-body.
Stay tuned.
Sexy.
rgreule
Well-Known Member
that's pretty snazzy!!
Denny,
I'm curious for comparison sake, what are the bump steer specs for your kit ?
I'm curious for comparison sake, what are the bump steer specs for your kit ?
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
Developed in response to customer requests, new proprietary HDK aluminum cone spacers and
heavy duty heim joints to eliminate the nylon bushings at the upper control arm pivots.
Available as a stand-alone part, they are primarily for drag racing applications.
heavy duty heim joints to eliminate the nylon bushings at the upper control arm pivots.
Available as a stand-alone part, they are primarily for drag racing applications.
jrlegacy23
68 Barracuda
Nice idea. I like the aluminum spacers.
airwoofer
Drivetrain limit explorer
I had to change from the bushing ends to heims because my UCA arms were not parallel. How the bushings in the old fabricated ends lasted is a mystery, well actually they didn't last. Those spacers look pretty cool. For now I have conical spacers from Speedway but they are only 1/4" wide and the gap between them and where the ends go in the chassis needs filling. The heims do a great job in handling unparallel UCA arms.
check your e-mail from yesteday
1320racing
Well-Known Member
Denny, your brother mentioned they're primarily for drag racing applications. What's their street limitations? BTW will be ordering my HDK for my Gary Stanton 572 Hemi project after the 1st of the year. In the midst of 82,000 sf shop project... thanks, Ralph
Hi Ralph,
as far as limitations....I do not know. I can see the pro's and the con's. I am keeping the poly ends (with the sticky Energy Suspension lube) in my street Duster.
1) the poly end is perhaps stronger than the std heim....a plus for a street car abuse
2) there is a slight bit of cushion with the poly end, IMHO... it can help reduce hashness.
however....
1) the heim has easier movement....less stiction
2) the heim has side to side movement where the poly has virtually none.....but neither does a factory bushing.
I have never heard of failure of the poly and very very limited (often severely abused) failure of a heim.
I'm sure you are well aware, heims have been used on both race cars and street cars for decades.
The cones are only new to HDK. Now, if a customer prefers heims instead of the polys....or just want to buy them for their heim end tubular arms....no reason to stack washers, I have them in stock.
looking forward to your build.
Denny
as far as limitations....I do not know. I can see the pro's and the con's. I am keeping the poly ends (with the sticky Energy Suspension lube) in my street Duster.
1) the poly end is perhaps stronger than the std heim....a plus for a street car abuse
2) there is a slight bit of cushion with the poly end, IMHO... it can help reduce hashness.
however....
1) the heim has easier movement....less stiction
2) the heim has side to side movement where the poly has virtually none.....but neither does a factory bushing.
I have never heard of failure of the poly and very very limited (often severely abused) failure of a heim.
I'm sure you are well aware, heims have been used on both race cars and street cars for decades.
The cones are only new to HDK. Now, if a customer prefers heims instead of the polys....or just want to buy them for their heim end tubular arms....no reason to stack washers, I have them in stock.
looking forward to your build.
Denny
1320racing
Well-Known Member
Denny, as always thanks for a thorough explanation.
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
I could explain it but I would need charts and an easel.
rgreule
Well-Known Member
denny do you offer these heims as a kit for the upper and lowers? with the sweet spacers?
For now, the spacers for the UCAs are only available. They work with most std 1/2" heims (.620 width).
$25 for a set of eight.
While I still like the polys on the lowers, I will make aluminum spacers available in case it is preferred by the builder. Be a easy retro fit
On the HDK.....same price for heims or polys.
$25 for a set of eight.
While I still like the polys on the lowers, I will make aluminum spacers available in case it is preferred by the builder. Be a easy retro fit
On the HDK.....same price for heims or polys.
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
A couple of HDK options - Available tow hoop and tie-down tabs
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