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This is a stock 63 impala moog coil. Just curious does it matter which side of the coil goes up or down?
Yeah I’m going to be mounting cragars ss wheels.
The ball joint is in the way. Engine and tranny are in place.
[ATTACH] Hey guys this is the coil spring tool that I’m using. I was installing a new spring but couldn’t get the spindle close to get the nut...
Yeah i saw some videos on YouTube about the washers and shank nuts. Since these rims are for 4 1/2, 4 3/4, 5. They have 3 different concave...
Yeah the control arm bushing bolts were tightened after I lowered it back on the ground.
Okay it was definitely the tie rod installed incorrectly. The steering wheel is straight again. Now where in hell is my grease gun? Do the new...
Okay my next question is what is the probability of someone stealing my wheels? Can I install wheel lock lugs?
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Hey guys I ordered some UNI LUG cragar SS wheels for 63 Impala. Which lug nuts and washers should I get? Thanks
Well guys I just bought some 15x6 cragar SS off flea bay. It wasn’t an easy decision between torq thrust, chrome reverse, rallys because I like...
Longer tie rod is the inner one. Mines on the outer closer to the tire. The giveaway was the grease fittings not being accessible
I’m such a dumbass. That’s I ask a lot of questions on this forum
Shit I just realized I put the tie rods on the wrong side. The long one is on the inner and shorter is the other. That explains why the grease...
My next question is how do I adjust it without removing everything again?
Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s the tie rod and moving the steering wheel. It was my 1st time. I didn’t even know the short tie rod was opposite thread...
Yeah the wheel was straight before I started the work. I was going to leave it where it was but had to turn it a few times and lost track where...
Okay got it back together and took it for a test drive down the street. The steering wheel isn’t centered but it does drive pretty straight. It...
I switched the bolt and put it from the top going down. Is that okay? Originally the nut was at the top .
My next issue is getting the sway bar on . How do I get the nut on? I tried jacking this side up but it started lifting the whole car.
The tires are old and ugly. I don’t mind a little wear.
I took photos of the old tie rod and close ups to duplicate it with the new one. I didn’t measure it unfortunately and the parts had longer...
I only need to drive it to get to work this w/e. 12mi each way, mostly freeway. I’ll start working on the other side Monday. After it’s all done...
Yeah I did new shocks,ball joints,bushings, coil spring , tie rods on the driver side.
Hey guys I just rebuilt the front suspension on my 63 Impala and it was a pain and took longer than expected. I have one side completely done but...
Hey guys I’m planning on buying different wheels and wanted to change the tires myself. I have a harbor freight tire removal tool but it scratches...
Should I go for 14’s or 15’s?
I want made in USA ones
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