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1968 Malibu Rearend, Suspension, And Brakes - Bottom's Up, Front To Back

Project Malibu Muscle's bottom side gets a total rehab

  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Suspension Installation
    With the new ball joints installed (a separate job in itself) we add the new spindles and slide the new springs in (all part of the TVS package).
    1968 Chevy Malibu Suspension Installation
    With the new ball joints installed (a separate job in itself) we add the new spindles and
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Suspension Installation
    Raise the lower A-arm with a jack and secure the bottom of the spindle.
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Suspension Installation
    Install the Bilsteins now.
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    After tightening the bolts for the disc backing plate, bend the tang over the bolt head to keep it from backing off.
    1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    After tightening the bolts for the disc backing plate, bend the tang over the bolt head to
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    Then we thoroughly clean the Master Power Brake discs...
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    ...install the bearings, seal with generous amounts of grease...
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    ...and slide the rotor onto the spindle.
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    Install the caliper assembly and the steering linkage, tighten up, and we're ready to finish with the sway bar.
    1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    Install the caliper assembly and the steering linkage, tighten up, and we're ready to fini
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    In case you're second guessing us, we didn't forget to install the brake lines, we're just saving that for another installment. We'll go with entirely new parts on that job also.
    1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    In case you're second guessing us, we didn't forget to install the brake lines, we're just
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    Mark the spots using the sway bar as a template, then drill holes for the mounting brackets.
    1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    Mark the spots using the sway bar as a template, then drill holes for the mounting bracket
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    Grease and install the end links, grease up the bushings in the brackets...
  • 1968 Chevy Malibu Brake Installation
    ...tighten up and we're ready to roll. All new, and all good!
SOURCES
Currie Enterprises
7-14/-528-6957
www.currieenterprises.com
Master Power Brakes
254-1 Rolling Hills Rd.
Mooresville
NC  28117
704-664-8866
www.mpbrakes.com
Hotchkis Performance
12035 Burke St., Ste. 13
Santa Fe Springs
CA  90670
877-466-7655
www.hotchkis.net
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