replace all front suspension

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  1. mightymav72

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    I am looking to replace everything in the front suspension of my 72 Mav. What would be the best "Bang for the Buck'. I have heard bad reviews of PST Suspensions. Thanks in advance
     
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    Pony Express Haul'in @**

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    Rod & Custom RC-107 in Florence, S.C.

    That is what I am going with.
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    use all moog parts if you want the best for your car. I did my 72, and put a parts list under tech articles; suspension...
    The kits have floppy ball joints.
     
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    I used PST polygraphite for my car and never had a bit of trouble. loved it
     
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    Rod and Custom RC-106. Same as 107, but regular springs, not coilovers.

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    Before I cut the springs to level it all out...


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    Mad Goon Scaring the Hondas

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    I pieced everything together from different sources- tie rods and upper ball joints from Autozone, upper control arms from Rockauto, lower control arms from O'Reilly, roller spring perches from ebay...

    I recommend getting Moog parts as my Autozone upper ball joints were loose after a year. Also, if you have the money available, get a roller idler arm and roller perches, they make the ride and steering a lot smoother!
     
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    OMG that Rod and custom kit is over 2 GRAND!

    No thanks. Rubber bushings and strut rods for me from now on!
     
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    Thanks for all the advice, I'll get to ordering.:thumbs2:
     
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    Check out Laurel Mountain Mustang. They have an awesome front suspension package for early Mavericks.
     
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    Yes, R&C kits are expensive. I hope it is worth the work when I finally get mine put all back together.

    It got hot, and humid, so I quit working on it until the fall. Only about 8-12 hours away from being done, but just too miserable to work in the garage right now.
     
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    It all depends on if you want to keep the stock maverick suspension, and replace all the parts, or take it all out and put in a later model aftermarket suspension, with superior geometry and handling.

    The second option will cost quite a bit more, and involves a bit more work to install.

    But it gets rid of the shock towers, and completely opens up that engine bay so no more worries about headers, what size engine will fit in there, etc.
     

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