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fryedaddy

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66 comet front end kit
« on: August 30, 2020, 05:03:36 PM »
my 66 has about a zillion miles on it and its getting pretty loose and it travels all over the lane,even when your trying to go straight.im looking for a complete rebuild kit with everything i need. anyone like to share some info on a good kit? thanks
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Re: 66 comet front end kit
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2020, 10:09:03 PM »
thanks,but i need stock or close to stock kit,bushings rod ends,ball joints,etc..
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Re: 66 comet front end kit
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2020, 10:43:22 PM »
Looks like Rock Auto has everything but you have to add each part to cart

I have gotten good stuff from them, MOOG AC/DELCO, etc


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Re: 66 comet front end kit
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2020, 08:36:58 AM »
Fryedaddy, +1 on Rock Auto. I got the Moog lower arms with balljoints from them for my '66 Fairlane and they've given excellent service. 
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Re: 66 comet front end kit
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2020, 08:24:59 AM »
Then when it's done, dial in 1.5 to 2.5 degrees of positive caster to get the wander out of it.

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Re: 66 comet front end kit
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2020, 12:22:02 PM »
thanks for all the advice. what about those ebay kits that have everything in one kit.
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Re: 66 comet front end kit
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2020, 03:30:34 PM »
Buy the MOOG stuff, if you can. As others have said.

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