"Drum" roll please.....I need new everything!!

[DirtyBird]

Hello Roadrunner geniuses...

I'm going to rebuild the rear drums first but since I'm doing that, I know I need to replace a ton more and I want to do it while I have the breaks off:

Recommended rebuild kit for drums?

Recommended control arms, do I need them even (are MOPAR okay)?

What else should I do well I'm in there?

Pretty sure I need everything...but I don't even know what that is!!

Pics of my current state below:




Many thanks!!

 

[DirtyBird]

 

[69hemibeep]

Yep it needs some luv. Get a complete kit from http://www.p-s-t.com/Products_2/Products/Front-End-Kits or Springs n things. The control arms are just fine unless your building a G machine

 

[DirtyBird]

Thanks 69hemibeep but I'm starting with the rear first. Any help there?

 

[quikbird]

Brakes are a great place to start. Take pictures of setup before you start so you can put it back together easier, will want to clean and paint things like backing plates, should rebuild wheel cylinders, change all bushings and such things as tie rod ends etc, also all soft brake lines and very carefully inspect all steel lines for rot and rust.

Personally would consider switching to disc setup, but that is up to you. :cents:

 

[DirtyBird]

Thanks quikbird...I'll be switching to Disc up front but I can't afford the back right now and just want to make this baby a tad safer to drive until I upgrade the front to Disc

Anybody on here done what I plan on doing i.e. rebuild drum with new parts and rebuild everything else minor while in there? Pics would be greatly helpful!

 

[quikbird]

Try a thread I think called putting it back to stock. He takes great pictures and I think there is some brakes rebuilds in there. Try search and see what pops up for you.

 

[69hemibeep]

NAPA has everything you need. Rock auto might also. Pictures? I have pictures

 

[Mopar Vince]

The "WHOA" pedal is very important.

Go ahead and get some new flex lines too.
Check the leaf spring bushings. If they are the same age as the rest they might not be there at all.
It's always nice to be sure the "WHOA!!!" pedal is as good as the "GO!!!" pedal

 

[quikbird]

69, those pics are in focus! Dave needs to take lessons. :cheers:

 

[Basketcase]

:wedgie::stooges::bart:

 

[Roadcuda]

69, those pics are in focus! Dave needs to take lessons. :cheers:

You didn't just figure that out now, did you?!?! :groucho:

 

[quikbird]

No but it was too good an opportunity to tease Dave a little