Front suspension rebuild?

[Pat K]

My 84 Avanti has 96K miles. I am told by my front end guys that the King Pin assembly is shot. Anyone refer me to a website where I might find all of the parts this job is going to take? Reasonable price would also be appreciated.

PK

[Avanti83]

Studebaker International has a complete kit including rebuilt king pins if necessary. I believe it is about $900 with the discount for purchasing the complete set. The other issue is the $500 core charge if you don't send in your king pins in exchange. I think SI is about as cheap?? as you will find them but Myers and Nostalgic Motors should have them also.

Bob

[Guest dapy]

Humor me. My (new) 1989 convert has "sport suspension" and torsion (added) bars front and rear. The ride is VERY stiff and the cornering very flat. How can I trade flat for stiff? Tires are fairly new and inflated 30 psi front and rear. How much lower could I go? Mostly bumpy city driving.

[IndyJimW]

Humor me. My (new) 1989 convert has "sport suspension" and torsion (added) bars front and rear. The ride is VERY stiff and the cornering very flat. How can I trade flat for stiff? Tires are fairly new and inflated 30 psi front and rear. How much lower could I go? Mostly bumpy city driving.

dapy,

You have a completely different suspension. Try softer springs and shocks or an air suspension.

Jim Wood