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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Front end rebuild

    vanman2
    vanman2
    vanman2


    Number of posts : 73
    Location : Florida
    Registration date : 2012-06-09
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    Post by vanman2 Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:21 pm

    Hey All First off Merry Christmas & a Happy Healthy New Year To All !!!

    i am looking to rebuild the front end on my 1965 Dodge A-100 van any and all help will be much appreciated not sure what parts are needed   King Pin Set nylon of metal bushings tie rod all i can find is outer right side is there more and where can i find the parts ??~~~~ i will be using Moog i hope !


    thanks in advance vm2 jim
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    A100 Wrench
    A100 Wrench
    A100 Wrench


    Number of posts : 572
    Location : Sunnyslope,AZ
    Registration date : 2013-05-12
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    Post by A100 Wrench Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:16 pm

    Use the metal bushings.Harder to install,but last longer.
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    BADBADGER
    BADBADGER
    BADBADGER


    Number of posts : 246
    Location : Minden Nv
    Age : 77
    Registration date : 2009-05-15
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    Post by BADBADGER Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:09 am

    Seems like I got alot of part numbers and suppliers on the A van forum. I have a list of the parts i used but cant get to it for afew days. If you are still in need then send me a pm and ill dig it out.
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    61v100
    61v100
    61v100


    Number of posts : 29
    Location : G.R. Michigan
    Registration date : 2013-11-12
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    Post by 61v100 Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:50 am

    Left side tie rod end is ES2887, king pin set is a moog8453B, got mine off rockauto for around $45 delivered. I threw my bushings into the freezer overnight and it went together real easy, make sure you use the right shims or you'll be pushing the pin out again.
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