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JC455

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74 Formula front suspension tear down
« on: March 29, 2021, 03:08:30 PM »
Latest video on my 74 Formula- tearing the front suspension down for a rebuild.

https://youtu.be/89TbwVeSI1I
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firebirdparts

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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2021, 09:25:38 AM »
Looks good!
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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2021, 07:58:46 PM »
Thanks for posting!! I subscribed.
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john finneran

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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2021, 10:51:52 PM »
that is perfect.exactlywhat I hoped for.Thank you for the link.I got a p-s-t super reuild kit.  I`m using a rear sway bar from a 81 bandit,I think its 1 in. dia.ws6 package,and need a front sway bar. Balance in this matter is important.Anybody know if I should go with a 1 3/8 or 1 1/4 on my 70 bird?
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JC455

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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2021, 07:58:42 AM »
Thanks, guys!
On the swaybar, 1-1/4" solid bar is fine. A 1-3/8" solid bar is a lot of additional torsional spring rate... Drive the car first, then decided if the larger bar is warranted.
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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2021, 07:58:42 AM »

Jerry455

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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2021, 06:42:37 PM »
I bought the Summit Racing kit, 1 5/16" front and 1" rear. They work great. Reasonably priced. They are painted a silver hammer tone finish, like maybe Helwig or some other company.

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Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2021, 01:52:35 AM »
John Finnerman; what type of bushings does the PST Kit use

Re: 74 Formula front suspension tear down
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2021, 01:52:35 AM »
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