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Old 05-10-2020, 01:10 PM   #1
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Frame and Suspension Questions

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 .
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Old 05-11-2020, 10:18 AM   #2
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Re: Frame and Suspension Questions

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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.
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Old 05-13-2020, 01:41 AM   #3
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Re: Frame and Suspension Questions

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.
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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.
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Old 05-13-2020, 03:17 PM   #5
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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
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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
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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.
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Old 05-13-2020, 10:07 PM   #8
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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 .
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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
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Old 05-15-2020, 08:59 AM   #10
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What's the overall plan for the truck, John?
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