Category: Brakes, Suspension, Rims and Tires

1967 Fury wheels

Looking for info on changing from 14" wheels to 15" wheels and which wheel covers are available that might be like 14" ones?

Pitman arm – how is it named in parts manuals, was it the same from ‘6x to ’73?

I’m looking through various years of the parts manuals and I could totally be missing it but I don’t see the term “pitman arm” being used.

I do see “Steering Link Gear Arm”. Is that the pitman arm? They don’t show the arm itself in the exploded diagrams of the steering gear.

Is it the case for C-bodies from ‘6x to ’73 that this is the same part? I see some indication that maybe ’71 – ’73 is different than pre-71 ?

Would Chrysler have changed the part number across various years even…

Read more

Front Calipers and Rotors for ’68 Polara

I’m after a new set if front rotors and calipers for my ’68 Polara.
Any advice on where to purchase?
The A1 Cardone’s seem to be out of stock.
Thanks in advance for assistance.

2.75 vs 3 inch front brake shoe conversion – same spindle?

Was the 2.75″ front shoe the standard size for all non-wagon, non-440 C-bodies from ’65 right up to when disk brakes became standard?

I imagine that police or taxi or otherwise a “heavy duty” brake option would have given you the 3″ drums?

I see some 3″ drums on rockauto that are indicated as being for wagons? Thing is, I don’t think I’m seeing any 3″ shoes being listed.

If you wanted to beef up the front brakes a little, is it just a matter of throwing on the wider “wagon” drum, and…

Read more

Set Of Four OEM Plymouth 14″ Wheel Covers

This is a Set Of Four OEM Plymouth 14″ Wheel Covers. These came
off of my 1967 Plymouth GTX many years ago, but they were used
on several different Plymouth models in the 1960’s. Part #2823010.
They have been sitting in a cabinet in my garage for many years,
and are in very good condition, just need to be cleaned up. $80.00.
Local pickup or buyer pays shipping.

!676869wheelcovers.JPG

1967 gtx hubcaps.JPG

1968-plymouth-barracuda-318-v-8-fastback-3.JPG

Disc brake conversion kits

Been looking at various disc brake conversion kits for our 67 and think I have narrowed it down to either Wilwood Pro Series or SSBC (which have lots of different kits).

Does any of you guys have any experience with some of the kits in the links here?…

Tech tip: How to align ur own suspension at home

Chris Birdsong posted this fantastic video on DIY front end alignments for Mopars…best I have seen