AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!

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Offline cudabuyer

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AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« on: October 28, 2006 - 05:36:28 AM »
Swapped out the old K-member suspension for the new AlterKtion suspension, Power Rack & Pinion Steering, with Varishock coilovers and Wilwood disc brakes polished.

Unbelievable - less than a 2 day job with removal & installation.

Major problem has been the Indy Maxx Hemi Block - not sure if this is related to the aluminum block but the Main Bearing Cross Bolts on the sides of the block near the bottom hit the motor mounts on both sides and header tube (TTi) on the driver side

Would be better if all the bolts were countersunk - the first and last bolts on each side are countersunk and it looks like all could easily be countersunk.

Will talk to Indy re: this, Schumacher supplies the motor mounts for Bill Reilly's set up.

Converted over to the Flaming River Polished Tilt Column - again all was completed in less than 2 days.

Next week - Pull motor again and begin all final fitment & completion - starting Thursday - Saturday

Don't know if we will be able to start her up then but I will keep all posted. 

Sorry Wife misplaced dig camera charger - did take pics with mechanic's dig so pics are coming

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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2006 - 05:41:35 AM »
Sound awsome  :2thumbs: Can't wait for the pictures  :picture:

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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2006 - 05:55:57 AM »
Sound awsome  :2thumbs: Can't wait for the pictures  :picture:
What he said.

Approximately, how many hours of work is it to have the Alterktion installed?
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2006 - 08:38:18 AM »
 :stomp: Pic's we need pic's!
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2006 - 09:49:46 AM »
id love to do that. Just a wee bit too rich for my blood  :crying:
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2006 - 03:09:07 PM »
Sweet deal!!  Can't wait to see it!!   :drool:  :drool:  :drool:

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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2006 - 08:23:56 PM »
:stomp: Pic's we need pic's!
:iagree:  A bunch of pics.    :popcorn: :popcorn:
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2006 - 07:46:03 AM »
Congrats on your progress sounds awesome...  :picture:

you wouldnt be interested in parting with one of your lower control arms would you?

My Drvs side got bent at the auto shop I sent it to, to try and get the bushing pressed out....inshirt, I bent it. I need a need one to try and get my challenger back up and rolling.

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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2006 - 08:43:55 AM »
Hey,

I know a certain "young Gun" who could use some left side suspension parts.  Think you might be able to help out his Yellow fish??????


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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2006 - 09:27:56 PM »
Hey,

I know a certain "young Gun" who could use some left side suspension parts.  Think you might be able to help out his Yellow fish??????


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Hey Goody,

Cudabuyer might be a good person to get parts from, since he won't be needing them any more.
Just a thought.
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2006 - 11:04:16 AM »
Parts are for sale, cheap.  All this stuff is from the restored challenger 70 model in excellent shape

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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2006 - 11:08:43 AM »
We removed the old suspension starting last Thursday about 10am, 1 hour for lunch, worked til 6:30pm = 7 1/2 hours

Friday completed installation around 5pm started at 8 am, 1 hr for lunch, about 2 hrs doing other work = 6hrs

total time 13 1/2 hours includes Wilwood brake install.
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2006 - 12:20:02 PM »
 :working:  :1zhelp:

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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2006 - 10:35:20 PM »
You're right about this thread being worthless.

All tell and no show??? 

BTW, proof is in the pudding when you actually drive the car w/the new front end.  Although I doubt you'll find fault w/it.
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Re: AlterKtion Suspension is a Dream!!
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2006 - 01:26:45 PM »
I am still kicking around ideas for the front suspension of my car.  What brake package did you use?  I saw that you said Wilwood, but which one?
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