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Author:  SpaceFrank [ Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:35 pm ]
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Do a price comparison between the KYB's and Bilsteins; if not too much more, go for the Blisteins. If a lot, then the KYB's are not too bad.
The KYBs are about $35 apiece. I haven't been able to find a part number for Bilsteins for a '64 Dart, but the QA1s are a little over $100.
Author:  bilbowman [ Wed Jan 07, 2015 11:01 am ]
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Pitman arm is not included... is this something I should be getting?
Depends on how sloppy your steering/suspension is now, and if you want it to be easier to replace, because you are already there with everything out of the way!

Think this one will do it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACDelco-45C1002 ... ab&vxp=mtr
Author:  bilbowman [ Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:23 am ]
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Hi everyone,

Suspension rebuild on the '64 Dart GT is complete! Car no longer squeaks, doesn't bottom out on bumps and dips and the handling is very much improved.

One thing that I was surprised by was that there was no sway bar, which was surprising since a couple of people on this thread suggested I upgrade the bushings to poly.

Thoughts?

Going to a swap meet this weekend to hopefully pick up some wheels to replace the stock 13's. Any suggestions on what size to go with? Not looking for mags or rally's... I want to keep the car looking relatively classic.

Thanks a lot for all of the great info... I'll get some pics up shortly!
Cheers,
Bill
Author:  bilbowman [ Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:28 pm ]
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Only put poly in the rear leaf bushings and the sway bar bushings, otherwise MOOG or good quality rubber everywhere else.
Lou
The Dart didn't have a sway bar installed. Did they not come stock?

Thanks,
Bill
Author:  SpaceFrank [ Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:49 pm ]
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I don't know about the Dart GT, but my base model '64 Dart didn't come with one stock.
Author:  emsvitil [ Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:49 pm ]
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No sway bars in 64 as standard. (maybe optional, but don't think so)

My 64 Valiant didn't have any either.

I added 1 1/8 front 3/4 rear.
Author:  curmudgeon [ Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:05 pm ]
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"No sway bars in 64 as standard.(maybe optional, but don't think so)"
In March of 64 I ordered a new Dart GT with a 273 and 4 speed and was told sway bars were not an option.

Fred
Author:  Danarchy [ Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:44 pm ]
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Sway bars were not optional in 1964. Looking for wheels? You know the 13's are a 5x4 bolt pattern,don't you? Not alot of options out there! If you are sticking with the original pattern, I would suggest moving up to 14" wheels. Somewhat better tire selection.
Author:  standjoh [ Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:40 pm ]
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I am new to the A body slant 6 group!! I just picked up a 1965 Dart GT and can't seem to find anyone that sells sway bar bushings??? Does anyone know where or if these things are available????

Thanks

John
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