Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

Over here from the 60-66 forum, swapped in a 86' front end in my 62' to replace the factory torsion bar setup.

need to rebuild the front and was wondering who you can recommend for complete kits.

Thanks

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

I've used the kits from PST before and had very good luck with them. Otherwise just piece it out from your local auto parts store.

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

As LSC71 said, PST has a good reputation.
But, when I rebuilt my front end, I wanted to maintain the stock rubber bushings. I purchased the control arm bushings and the center link from a dealership (AC/Delco parts) and the remaining parts from the local auto parts store (Perfect Circle). BTW, Federal Moog is a good manuafacture of suspension parts.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1140251461

Here's a past thread on rebuilding the front suspension, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=189574. I have a couple of procedures on replacing the upper and lower ball joints in detail, if interested.

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

Why the stock bushings as opposed to a poly-urethane or poly-graphite? Or did the kit come with crappy rubber bushings?

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

Go with poly-graphite from PST. Do not use straight urethane bushings unless you enjoy squeaking noises...:(

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

just bought a front end kit from pst this afternoon.
woohoo.

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the information!:metal:

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

I don't believe the PST kit offer rubber bushings. At least they didn't when I rebuilt my front suspension.

I went with rubber bushings because I wanted to absorb as much road vibration as possible... an advantage over the polys. But, at the same time, they have a bit more flex than the polys. A disadvantage if you're looking for performance.

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

I have a 65 how hard is it to swap the front end from a 77' i know it looks like a bolt in swap but just checking before i tear it down.Thanks

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

i have a 64 with a 77 front suspension in it. The previous owner did it but told me the crossmember was bolt in, u just have to elongate 2 holes. other than that he said it was a piece of cake...take it with a grain of salt though as I have no firsthand experience with the mod.

Check out chevytalk.com as the 60-66 forum over there is very active and this topic has been beat to death over there 100000000+ times and those guys will be able to give you all the details for sure...

Nate

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

p-s-t has the rubber kits...

Re: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kit
 

The only thing you really need to swap are the control arms and the spindles. If you use the 77 parts they should bolt right up to the 65 crossmember.