INFO: Suspension Part Numbers (stock replacement)

texanrebel wrote: FYI - I came across this sway bar bushing from Inline Tube part # INL13148. It's listed for a GM 1-1/8" bar. I ordered out of curiosity and it seems to be a perfect fit for my 72 with competition suspension using the factory brackets. I have not installed it yet, but looks like a good substitute. https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl13148

For the rear suspension, poly is all you can find anymore for the upper control arms.  Most of the replacement rubber bushings are no longer available, unless you find some old stock.  The rubber lower bushings are not adjustable for pinion angle like the OEM bushings.  The poly does stiffen up the rear end quite a bit, but it also keeps the rear axle well planted, eliminates any lateral play, and usually gets rid of wheel hop issues.  You can still get rubber for the front suspension but poly is also available.  As for the poly kits, I used Energy (black) on my car, no complainants at all.  I also used Moog and Spicer for all my front end components.  All were good quality, but probably more money than buying a PST kit.

Wow, great information, love and appreciate the legwork. I found Moog online as well as Energy suspension parts which carries a complete polyurethane kit. ESP does mention that poly is a stiffer ride and more road noise. I love the idea of a kit though. Has anyone used the ESP or poly kits? Is Moog the way to go? I haven't seen a kit yet. If I order the prescription in this thread, it should replace all the rubber in my suspension?

I hope that's a Yes cuz I just pulled the trigger on these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181308663596?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

with my small brackets & 75 spindles I can run $30 rotors    

with the big brackets & 72 spindles I can run $120 rotors

so far I like this deal, Blueoval wants $220 for just the big brackets




Edited by Rockatansky - 21-February-2014 at 1:23PM

clarify please;

1975 LTD spindles on a 72 Torino will use 74+ Torino 10.7" rotors

1975 LTD caliper brackets on 1972 Torino spindles will use 1972 T-bird 11.8" rotors

Why would you have to change the control arms? The spindles should swap over with the stock LTD arms. The upper arms are identical to the early 1972 cars. And the ball joints are the same.

use the 74+ spindle & you can have slotted rotors for less than 1) 72 T-bird stocker shipped

I saw a post that stated the control arms dated back into the mid 60's on full size, maybe it was just Energy Suspension that is discontinuing the early bushings?

can't remember where I rolled across that

I found a pair of caliper brackets for $100 each side with back shields...
$220 delivered and about the same for the rotors is a little rich for me today

Police and Mark V

The 77+ 11.8 caliper bracket is the same as the fullsize 11.8 bracket. The spindles 73-79 are the same as 73-78 fullsize. The calipers and pads are the same regardless if diameter.

I am not sure about 77+ 11.8" rotors. I have heard about them, but have never seen them in person. I am also not sure that any 11.8" rotor on a mid-size would come with anything other than 5x5 bolt pattern from the factory (and I would envision this, if it exists, would be a police package thing?)

You can use your 72 spindles with the 72 wheel bearings, get 72 T-bird rotors and a caliper bracket from any 72-76 full size. Brake pads are the same.

That is a winning combination for larger front brakes with all factory parts. You get 1" larger rotor, and maintain your 5x4.5 wheel bolt pattern.

Learned something new today that I thought I should pass along...

Just bought a new TRW branded DS-822 off evilbay. We'll see what I get. It *apparently* is correct.

Wish I had a reference.

Another question:

Brakes (hydraulic components)  -  Bendix or Raybestos Pro Grade?