Frame and Suspension Questions

[flashed]

Just recently got my 70 stepper back from Rust Repair and paint blending , keeping it Patina , the body is now ready for the rest of the build .

Im going to take it off the frame next , pretty easy since all bolts holding it on are new .
Im going to take the front and rear suspension off the frame , never done this before and have the frame sand blasted and painted or powder coated , undecided on that .
Where do I buy replacement bushings for the rear suspension (best quality brands) and what are they called ?

Where do I buy the A frame bushings for the front (best quality brands ) ?

Any ideas and tips are much appreciated .

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by flashed

Just recently got my 70 stepper back from Rust Repair and paint blending , keeping it Patina , the body is now ready for the rest of the build .

Im going to take it off the frame next , pretty easy since all bolts holding it on are new .
Im going to take the front and rear suspension off the frame , never done this before and have the frame sand blasted and painted or powder coated , undecided on that .
Where do I buy replacement bushings for the rear suspension (best quality brands) and what are they called ?

Where do I buy the A frame bushings for the front (best quality brands ) ?

Any ideas and tips are much appreciated .

Moog 'Problem Solver' series bushings are top tier quality.

[mongocanfly]

And my 2cents...powder coat is not the best idea on a frame...paint is much easier to repair if you get a chip or have to drill/weld/cut on the frame.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

And my 2cents...powder coat is not the best idea on a frame...paint is much easier to repair if you get a chip or have to drill/weld/cut on the frame.

I PC'd my frame w/zero regrets. For a driver type of build, you can blend in rattle can repairs w/o issue on the standard Semi or Low Gloss Blacks.

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

Originally Posted by flashed

Just recently got my 70 stepper back from Rust Repair and paint blending , keeping it Patina , the body is now ready for the rest of the build .

Im going to take it off the frame next , pretty easy since all bolts holding it on are new .
Im going to take the front and rear suspension off the frame , never done this before and have the frame sand blasted and painted or powder coated , undecided on that .
Where do I buy replacement bushings for the rear suspension (best quality brands) and what are they called ?

Where do I buy the A frame bushings for the front (best quality brands ) ?

Any ideas and tips are much appreciated .

For the front PST poly graphite have been a personal favorite for a long time. Not sure I would run them on a trailing arm truck if yours is so equipped

[mongocanfly]

glad you had good luck with pc Scoti.. ive had some good luck with pc and some turn out horrible...id get a reputable coater to do it though

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

glad you had good luck with pc Scoti.. ive had some good luck with pc and some turn out horrible...id get a reputable coater to do it though

Truth. Definitely don't cheap out if taking that path.

[flashed]

Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

For the front PST poly graphite have been a personal favorite for a long time. Not sure I would run them on a trailing arm truck if yours is so equipped

My truck does have the trailing arms , hoping to set the body off the frame very soon so I can tear into the frame . Probably going to sandblast and paint it . A neighbor does sandblasting and a buddy is going to paint it for me . Be a lot cheaper and I can spend money elsewhere . Like all my toys , this will be a driver .

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

Originally Posted by flashed

My truck does have the trailing arms , hoping to set the body off the frame very soon so I can tear into the frame . Probably going to sandblast and paint it . A neighbor does sandblasting and a buddy is going to paint it for me . Be a lot cheaper and I can spend money elsewhere . Like all my toys , this will be a driver .

If you like a firmer suspension like I do. I would run PST poly graphite in front.

Then for the rear either high quality rubber bushings or doing something like Johnny joints. The Johnny joints I have read are decent for the street, but I have no personal experience. But I would use PST polygraphite bushings in the pan hard.

If your fine with factory there rubber kits are top notch too

[68Stepbed]

What's the overall plan for the truck, John?