Author: tubtar

Rear suspension options for an F body wagon ?

I have an ’80 Volare wagon that is getting a 408 " stroker motor and 727 up front.
I am looking at just re-doing the front suspension with stock parts and adjustable shocks.
In back , I am still on the fence.
I have a nearly new set of 002 – 003 S…

torsion bar bushing kit.

FMJ torsion bar bushing kit.
This is the one that attaches to the lower control arm.
Moog K 7289 , NAPA 267-3362 , TRW 12372A , Rare Parts 16539 , Auto Specialty 04-83013 , Raybestos 565-1055 or Chrysler #’s 4026844 , 41066153 , 4014286 or 4186805
They are all the same part , and I have scoured the internet with no luck.
I need two of these.
Thanks in advance.

torsion bars and / or bar ends.

For an ’80 Volare wagon.
I found the V-8 k member and am going through it with new bushings , ball joints etc.
The torsion bars are pretty rusty , and I would like to find some in better shape.
Thanks in advance.

Torsion bars

From a southern car ?
I have a set that are very rusty under the bushings , and especially the right mounting bushing.
Bad enough that I don’t think they should be used.
I know they would be a tad pricey to ship………..I am in St. Paul , Mn.
I would also be willing to drive to pick them up if that is what it takes.
Let me know , and thanks.

V-8 K member for ’80 Volare wagon

Closer to St. Paul , Mn. the better.
I am willing to travel to pick it up and am looking for one that needs work or is cheap because I plan on going through it anyway.
Thanks in advance !
John
Found one 45 minutes north of the house.
If anyone needs on…

Hunting season humor………..

There was this fellow , he one day decided that he wanted to go hunting.
Not exactly sure of what game he might encounter , he simply outfitted himself with some camo clothes and bought a rifle that was on the big side for varmints and a little small f…

Rear suspension options for an F body wagon ?

I have an ’80 Volare wagon that is getting a 408 ” stroker motor and 727 up front.
I am looking at just re-doing the front suspension with stock parts and adjustable shocks.
In back , I am still on the fence.
I have a nearly new set of 002 – 003 Super Stock leafs and I think they could be made to work with a longer spring hangar in front.
I also have a set of 32 ” ladder bars , shock mounts and forward bar mounts that would work , but would need a good pair of adjustable coil overs to…

Rear suspension options for an F body wagon ?