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Electrical & Instruments > Hazard Lights (12 replies - 26443 views)

Clinton, Thanks for the info. I'm glad I'm not the only one with weird wiring! I'll take another look at my fuel pump, but I do ...   04-04-2015 03:05 am

Electrical & Instruments > Hazard Lights (12 replies - 26443 views)

I have a late 74 JH and had to fix the hazard switch. I reviewed the nice wiring diagrams by John Kimbrough and the comments ...   04-03-2015 06:25 pm

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

Just wanted to say "thank you" for all the helpful advice above. Cannot imagine doing this without the tips of others. Got new front springs, ...   01-24-2015 01:51 am

Suspension > RACK AND PINION LUBRICATION (11 replies - 22663 views)

So I'm in the process of changing front springs and shocks. I disconnected the tie rod ballpoint from the steering knuckle. Next thing I know ...   01-19-2015 08:01 pm

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

Yes..I'm using the floor jack. I have to wonder how the people who mounted the spring flat side down got it to engage in the ...   01-18-2015 12:43 am

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

Okay thanks! It seems like it makes more sense to mount the spring in the lower control arm first, though. ...   01-17-2015 11:58 pm

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

By the way, in another thread on this forum, people seem to be sure that the front springs go in flat side UP, where others ...   01-17-2015 06:12 pm

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

Thanks, Art. My plan is to pull the shock first. Then I'm thinking of trying to place a long dowel through the control rod bolt ...   01-08-2015 01:43 am

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

Im planning to replace just the front shocks and springs, and POSSIBLY the strut rod (#50 in illustration) bushings. Im planning on using a floor ...   01-06-2015 06:50 pm

Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 60725 views)

Thanks Frank. How do I access your article in the magazine? ...   12-25-2014 05:21 am

Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 60725 views)

Thanks Nigel..good to know. If there is any possible snag, I will definitely experience it. Eric ...   12-20-2014 08:32 pm

Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 60725 views)

Hi Nigel, Just finished rear suspension. Looks like somebody replaced bushings and springs previously, so just going to do front shocks for now. Did you ...   12-20-2014 04:28 am

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

The super pro I used for the rear upper control arms worked fine with the bolts. Its the Delta bushings that are too small. ...   12-15-2014 12:09 am

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

What size drill bit did you use for the crush tubes? Looks to be about 7/16" in my estimation. ...   12-14-2014 10:27 pm

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

Im using the Delta bushings at the rear. As others have noted, the crush tubes are too small for the bolts. Appears that the correct ...   12-14-2014 09:22 pm

Suspension > Front and Rear Suspension Rebuild (29 replies - 57925 views)

Clinton, Thanks for the description. I'm using the Superpro bushings as well. I was going to use a long bolt, but threaded rod sounds easier. Somebody ...   12-01-2014 04:12 am

Suspension > Front and Rear Suspension Rebuild (29 replies - 57925 views)

I have the upper control arm bushings at the differential removed, using the hacksaw technique. The rear end is still in the car, so access ...   11-30-2014 11:19 pm

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

So have rear suspension disassembled. Lower control arm bushings came out with hacksaw technique described earlier. Do I use the same method to remove ...   11-30-2014 01:29 am

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

Or perhaps some sort of bushing puller?? ...   11-30-2014 01:25 am

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

Okay have the rear suspension apart. Bushings on lower control arms came out as described elsewhere..no problem. Question is..how do I get the bushings out ...   11-29-2014 11:17 pm

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

Thanks Brett. Is it the same process for the upper control arms? One of the bushings on the upper arm looks to be of a ...   11-25-2014 05:35 pm

Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44266 views)

That sounds painless. Any tips on removing the instrument panel so as not to break the oil line to the pressure gauge? ...   11-25-2014 04:34 am

Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50529 views)

Tackling rear springs and bushings this weekend. If I'm interpreting this correctly, the original bushings have a metal covering, which itself lies within the metal ...   11-25-2014 02:27 am

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

Kurt, so the lower arms must be bearing the weight of the car before tightening bushings? What's the overall process for upper and lower ...   11-24-2014 03:44 pm

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

Hi Jim. On the rear, all the bushings looked okay from the outside. With the shocks off, the springs seemed very weak, so replacing these ...   11-24-2014 01:46 pm

Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44266 views)

Sounds good. There is a local shop here in Southern California (north hollywood speedometers) that says they do tach conversions. Does the wiring to/from the ...   11-24-2014 01:43 pm

Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 60725 views)

Steve..when you replace the front shocks, do you need a spring compressor to remove the spring ? Was considering doing springs and shocks but ...   11-24-2014 01:45 am

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

Hey Jim ..just a update. Rear shocks went in as easy as could be. The old ones were totally shot. The car still has a ...   11-23-2014 10:06 pm

Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44266 views)

So is there any reason not to just keep the resistance wire and use a 1.5 ohm coil? This seems to be the easiest thing ...   11-22-2014 10:53 pm

Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44266 views)

Tom and Joachim..thanks for the input. I've seen comments that the tach wont work after a electronic conversion and that it needs to get "converted" ...   11-22-2014 04:28 pm

Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44266 views)

Im planning a Pertronix conversion. I spoke to Jeff at Advanced Distributors and he recommends switching to a coil with internal ballast. My J-H has ...   11-21-2014 12:21 am

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

I see. Delta offers a "heavy duty" spring. Not sure if this offers any advantage. ...   11-19-2014 03:04 am

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

Jim- thanks for the explanation. It makes sense now. I'll order some bushings from Delta. Did you use the heavy duty performance springs or the ...   11-19-2014 02:58 am

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

Jim..thanks for the info. So what is the issue with the bushing on the spring referred to in earlier posts? ...   11-19-2014 12:00 am

Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59477 views)

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I'm planning on replacing the rear shocks and springs. My plan was to use jack stands on ...   11-18-2014 05:08 pm


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