Years of brake changes have stripped the threads on my stock spindles. I am wondering if a 1974 Spindle will be a direct stock height replacement, or will I have to attempt to find a used one. No retailer offers one that will not drop my front end some degrees.
UPDATE: After replacing the ignition switch and the car still not running, I used a multimeter to test the continuity of the ignition circuit. The ignition wire (purple) had a short somewhere after the switch by the bulkhead connector. I could not find exactly where, nor could I replace this...
So the neutral Safety switch has been off the car for some time, even my rear lights don't work. I am still working on that fix. The headlight do still work. I sanded down all the ground connections and re-installed them, so I believe I also eliminated that issue.
So I was driving down the road and the car randomly cut off. At first I thought It vapor locked as I thought it did the day before, but now the car wont even crank. I have taken the starter off and it passed the test. The battery is getting enough voltage as well. When I turn the key it draws...
Thank you all! I am going to look into what you said Corky. I have heard of the perils of the front springs, and a shop would probably be best for now. The power steering pump went out on me this morning, so I am headed to Summit, but this is definitely next on the list.
At this point I'd feel better replacing it. I know something on the front end is worn. The car has been squeaking for quite some time, yet I have been very apprehensive about taking it to someone since my last mechanic tried to brick the engine so that I would sell the car to him. Would it be...
Is there supposed to be a grease zerk on both Upper Control Arm ball joints? After numerous years of mechanics letting me down, I have begun to do maintenance myself and I am finding out that many of my zerks are missing. The right upper ball joint has a nipple, but not the left; simply a plate...