New Suspension for a 73 Challenger

[Sean62687]

Hey guys im new to the board. im 18 and ive been restoring the same 73 challenger with my dad for about four years now.  it became my daily driver for my senior year of high school and i love the car.  i just passed up the option for a completely new car in order to keep it, but i need some new suspension. i dont have an unlimited budget, being a college student i basically just have my savings.  I just need something to get back and forth from school...but if it could corner pretty good id be willing to spend the money.  so any suggestions of what hardware to put on...ive never really done suspension.  also thinking of converting the rear leaf spring to a more modern suspension, can this be done and how if anyone has done it. thanks

[Hopalong]

When I did my '68 Dart I kept it pretty simple.  Rebuilt the front end with poly bushings (also swapped to big disc brakes), .90 t bars (great for improved street driving), and Koni shocks.  Added a factory front sway bay with poly bushings (tried 3 different aftermarket bars, but never liked how they fit).  I the rear, I kept the leafs (got them rearched at the truck repair place), rebuilt with poly bushings.  Koni shocks again, and an aftermarket 7/8" sway bar (which was actually a little larger than the front, not reccomended!).  I also swapped in 11" x 2 1/2" drums from a C body.  Got the manual box fixed up, though I wanted a faster ratio.  With 225/50/15 Summitomo tires on cop car rims and a G - Force meter, I was able to pull a .97 g average.  Ma Mopar did the homework and got the suspension right the first time!

[Chryco Psycho]

 
 Good advice !!