happy monday

[sublime70se]

Hey all, new to posting. I have for years read a lot of threads. Great info and input. Rebuilding front suspension, Anyone know where to get the 3 point castle nut for tie rods ? Also. Any pics of front ends restored would be great

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site from Little Rock! I purchased a couple from year one several years ago. Roseville probably has them as well. Very cool Challenger!!

 

[340challconvert]

sublime70
to FEBO from New Jersey
Nice looking RT SE
Here is an article I had that helped me re: building Mopar front ends; B and E bodies pretty much the same.
Hope it helps
http://www.wwnboa.com/birdsuspensionrebuild.htm

 

[sublime70se]

sublime70
to FEBO from New Jersey
Nice looking RT SE
Here is an article I had that helped me re: building Mopar front ends; B and E bodies pretty much the same.
Hope it helps
http://www.wwnboa.com/birdsuspensionrebuild.htm

Thanks for the detailed info.

 

[340challconvert]

Some pics of my front end rebuild; I purchased new upper control arms, cleaned up the hardware and replaced the tie rod ends, new ball joints, bumper stops, torsion bar screws and other wearable parts;

 

[340challconvert]

One last post on this; parts list I had put together for a 1970 front end e body rebuild (prices are old now; I did this several years bock)
Good luck with your front end rebuild!

Here are the part numbers I came up with for an order with Rock Auto for everyone’s reference.
This "kit" includes idler and pitman arms, the UCA cam adjusters, and bumpers for $408.

ITEM PRICE_CORE_QTY_ EXT PRICE
MOOG K7041 Idler Arm $ 35.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 35.79
MOOG K7076 Pitman Arm $ 51.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 51.79
MOOG ES319S Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve (9/16") $ 13.77 $ 0.00 2 $ 27.54
MOOG K783 Ball Joint $ 38.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 38.79
MOOG K772 Ball Joint $ 21.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 43.58
MOOG K5255 Stabilizer Bar Link $ 5.64 $ 0.00 2 $ 11.28
MOOG K408 Control Arm Bushing Kit $ 23.99 $ 0.00 1 $ 23.99
MOOG ES401L Tie Rod End (9/16") $ 15.40 $ 0.00 2 $ 30.80
MOOG K791 Control Arm Bushing $ 10.56 $ 0.00 2 $ 21.12
MOOG K781 Ball Joint $ 38.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 38.79
MOOG K7016A Strut Rod Bushing Kit $ 12.98 $ 0.00 1 $ 12.98
MOOG K5241 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit $ 5.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 5.79
MOOG ES401R Tie Rod End (9/16") $ 15.40 $ 0.00 2 $ 30.80
MOOG K8243A Cam Bolt Kit $ 13.75 $ 0.00 1 $ 13.75
MOOG K3180 Control Arm Bumper $ 5.94 $ 0.00 2 $ 11.88
MOOG K7293 Control Arm Bumper $ 4.70 $ 0.00 2 $ 9.40

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the site from Panama !
Great looking SE !

 

[RJHJR]

AMK?
https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-listing/?codeforlookup=7107

 

[sublime70se]

AMK?
https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-listing/?codeforlookup=7107

THANKS, I JUST ORDERED THEM - GREAT RESOURCE

 

[sublime70se]

Some pics of my front end rebuild; I purchased new upper control arms, cleaned up the hardware and replaced the tie rod ends, new ball joints, bumper stops, torsion bar screws and other wearable parts;
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that is awesome, nice job on yours - mine is a drum brake car, wont look that pretty

 

[RJHJR]

I recommend getting their catalog.
Full size pictures of all the little stuff we all need.
Even the hard to find things like the little red nut with a captured toothed washer for the convertible bracket.

 

[340challconvert]

Good resource

AMK?
https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-listing/?codeforlookup=7107

 

[moparlee]

Welcome to the site from Michigan!
Sweet looking Challenger

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[R4Sedan]

Welcome, Love your car.