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Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal
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Craig in Pa
Posted 2016-05-02 11:20 PM (#510731)
Subject: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal


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Hi guys, I'm looking to rebuild the front end of the CR. Who do/did you deal with for front end rebuild kits? Thanks!
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DepsilonD
Posted 2016-05-03 12:12 PM (#510744 - in reply to #510731)
Subject: Re: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal



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Craig,

I've seen kits from Kanter and PST (and on ebay). I picked up one kit 2nd hand and everything in the kit is total junk and would be dangerous to have on your car if you actually drive it. Don't know if that is still true. I try to collect NOS Mopar stuff off of ebay if you want really good quality.

That being said, the actual suspension joints on the upper and lower arms really don't go bad unless they were not maintained. So before you spend the money double check to see if ALL of the are actually in need of replacement (of if it is just a select few). They are very easy to clean up and re-grease. It's been my experience that front suspension issues with 55-56 Dodges and Plymouths are generally caused by the steering parts (inner and outer tie-rods, center-link, and Idler Arm), tires, or wheel bearings. But you can have an occasional bad joint (I have one on the passenger side lower control arm on my '56 Dodge).
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Powerflite
Posted 2016-05-03 5:10 PM (#510764 - in reply to #510744)
Subject: Re: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal



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I agree. It is rare for a '55-'56 joint to go bad if it hasn't been run dry. So definitely make sure you need it first. I like Rockauto for most suspension parts, but I haven't checked to see what they offer for the '56.
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GaryS
Posted 2016-05-03 8:09 PM (#510769 - in reply to #510731)
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I bought a China sourced Kanter kit for my '56 Plymouth and it was so bad I ended up re-using many of the original parts.
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mobileparts
Posted 2016-05-04 3:00 PM (#510804 - in reply to #510731)
Subject: RE: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal


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Glad to hear those comments!!!!!!! You all are SO correct!!!!!!!!!!!
I have some N.O.S. --- very very U.S.A. made --- and trade back and forth with
three other guys who also buy up New Old Stock!!!!!
(Of course, we all can't always have everything!!!!! Hence, the need to frequently trade --
to complete "kits' -- etc. etc.)

Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935......New York......

Edited by mobileparts 2016-05-04 3:01 PM
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Craig in Pa
Posted 2016-05-06 6:19 AM (#510927 - in reply to #510731)
Subject: Re: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal


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Thanks guys for the input. Upon closer inspection, I see there is alot of play around the king pins, so I'm thinking the bushings are shot. The rest of the steering looks pretty tight. I just need to spend some time and clean the old grease off of everything and take evaluation on just what is wrong. I'll keep you in mind mobileparts, thanks!
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DepsilonD
Posted 2016-05-06 11:43 AM (#510946 - in reply to #510731)
Subject: Re: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal



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Craig,

A big yes on the king pins! I have had to replace them on both of my cars. If you can, try to find a NOS kingpin kit. The 55-56 Dodge's and Plymouths have slight variations in the kingpin set-ups. The 6 cylinder cars use brass bushings in the top and bottom locations, while the V-8's use a roller bearing in the upper location, and the brass on the lower part on the king pin. The new kits (again) are junk. I had my machine shop install a set for me and the rollers just fell out of the bearing. Here is a thread where I posted some pictures on my kingpin job. Lots of good information there.
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=53746&...

Dave
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Craig in Pa
Posted 2016-05-06 10:14 PM (#510980 - in reply to #510731)
Subject: Re: Front End Rebuild Kits...'56 Custom Royal


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Fantastic info guys, thanks much!!
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