Author Topic: 73 Disc brake upgrade vs 72 disc conversion  (Read 2331 times)

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Re: 73 Disc brake upgrade vs 72 disc conversion
« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2006 - 04:02:42 PM »
Here are the instruction for ordering as per the book:

Send $30 to
ACME Mail Order
PO Box 28261
San Francisco, CA 94128-2612

Here's some more basic information about the book and my thoughts on who might or might not find it useful:

It's a self-published book by a guy that seems to know his Mopars. It has no photos and illustrations are limited to what you really need to know. His goal is to use factory parts that you can find in a junk-yard to set the car up for better handling and modern tires. If you plan to buy an Alterkation, you don't need the book. If you don't like the idea of hunting down some used parts, don't buy the book.

I personally like several key things: First, he really wants you to decide the kind of car you want and his advice covers several different levels of performance. Second, he is very precise in telling you what parts are needed, which parts to avoid, and aftermarket alternatives when appropriate. Third, he provides Moog part numbers for the wear items. I'm personally very suspicious of the quality of the "all inclusive" rebuild kits.

I've done a lot of research on suspension parts for my car and I really like this guy's approach. He provides a rationale for his parts selection and even helps out with issues like where to use urethane vs. standard bushings. I do wish that he had more information in the book about steering options (i.e. PS vs. Manual, and now, aftermarket rack and pinion kits), but his commentary is pretty much limited to saying that you want the standard non-power steering box.

Hopes this helps folks out there.