Hello!
Just joined as I picked up a 73 Challenger 440 swap this year here in Japan. Prior to this, I only ever worked on motorcycles and everything I've learned has been through trial and error. I'm here to hopefully learn a thing or two and ask a bunch of questions. Figured out how to get AC, new water pump, intake, radiator, electric fans, etc installed but I am completely lost when it comes to suspension... Finally got some electrical issues buttoned up the other day, only for my already shot suspension to get much worse. It has always felt pretty bad, but as of the other day, it now has a fair bit of negative camber on the drivers side wheel. Also, the car pulls toward any pothole or dip in the road, if you turn the wheel, it will continue to turn that direction even if you let go of the wheel, etc.
It's been tough to work on it as I work a 9-5, don't have a garage, and live in a busy neighborhood with neighbors who complain at any amount of noise. Luckily the in-laws live in a fairly rural area 30 minutes down the road but Im pretty weary to try to drive it down there to get it on jackstands in its current condition.
I bought a suspension rebuild kit to hopefully take care of the glaring problems... but today I noticed something odd when looking from the engine bay. There is an adjustable rod connecting the engine where the drivers side engine mount is at, down to what might be the K member. The mount at the engine is snapped in half, but I haven't been able to get a good look at where its connecting down at the bottom. Every picture I've found online doesnt seem to reflect this part unless I'm crazy. I cant figure out if its necessary or something completely unrelated. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, heres a photo dump of the car when it was last sold in Florida before it was shipped over here.
Thanks!
Kuruton
Just joined as I picked up a 73 Challenger 440 swap this year here in Japan. Prior to this, I only ever worked on motorcycles and everything I've learned has been through trial and error. I'm here to hopefully learn a thing or two and ask a bunch of questions. Figured out how to get AC, new water pump, intake, radiator, electric fans, etc installed but I am completely lost when it comes to suspension... Finally got some electrical issues buttoned up the other day, only for my already shot suspension to get much worse. It has always felt pretty bad, but as of the other day, it now has a fair bit of negative camber on the drivers side wheel. Also, the car pulls toward any pothole or dip in the road, if you turn the wheel, it will continue to turn that direction even if you let go of the wheel, etc.
It's been tough to work on it as I work a 9-5, don't have a garage, and live in a busy neighborhood with neighbors who complain at any amount of noise. Luckily the in-laws live in a fairly rural area 30 minutes down the road but Im pretty weary to try to drive it down there to get it on jackstands in its current condition.
I bought a suspension rebuild kit to hopefully take care of the glaring problems... but today I noticed something odd when looking from the engine bay. There is an adjustable rod connecting the engine where the drivers side engine mount is at, down to what might be the K member. The mount at the engine is snapped in half, but I haven't been able to get a good look at where its connecting down at the bottom. Every picture I've found online doesnt seem to reflect this part unless I'm crazy. I cant figure out if its necessary or something completely unrelated. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, heres a photo dump of the car when it was last sold in Florida before it was shipped over here.
Used 1973 Dodge Challenger 440 V8 For Sale ($35,000) | Muscle Cars for Sale Inc. Stock #2187
Used 1973 Dodge Challenger 440 V8 Stock # 2187 in Fort Myers, FL at Muscle Cars for Sale Inc., FL's premier pre-owned luxury car dealership. Come test drive a Dodge today!
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Thanks!
Kuruton