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jkade · 10-28-2007, 04:55 PM

I found that pt cruisers had a watts link setup and you can buy the link for less than $75 but you will have to build a bracket to hold it and the bars.
Here is a pic of it and how you could make it work. I think I may go this route and say I built it myself. Tell me your opinions.
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SCOTI · 10-28-2007, 07:13 PM

Looks like a decent enough idea. You might be able to make it more of a 'bolt-on' by using some sort of u-bolt/plate attatched to the rear axle housings vs. welding the tabs directly to the housing.

jkade · 10-28-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks like a decent enough idea. You might be able to make it more of a 'bolt-on' by using some sort of u-bolt/plate attatched to the rear axle housings vs. welding the tabs directly to the housing.

I don't mind the welding too much but you are right. My brother just picked up a new tig machine so he is eager to do some welding. I think this might work and would save some beans over buying one from someone. Off topic but I will be glad to hear some priceing on the vette brakes, let me know when you hear something so I can budget for them.

SCOTI · 10-28-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

I don't mind the welding too much but you are right. My brother just picked up a new tig machine so he is eager to do some welding. I think this might work and would save some beans over buying one from someone. Off topic but I will be glad to hear some priceing on the vette brakes, let me know when you hear something so I can budget for them.

I like the KP components set-up except for the 'spear' looking design they utilize..... but cheaper is better when it's just as effective.

As for C5 brakes..... you'll know as soon as I know

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jkade · 10-28-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I like the KP components set-up except for the 'spear' looking design they utilize..... but cheaper is better when it's just as effective.

As for C5 brakes..... you'll know as soon as I know

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I will have to figure out how to put c5 brakes on a 9" ford next

yoyokidss · 10-29-2007, 05:05 PM

Heres mine. a little dirty and the crossmember for the shocks are re done now.. only pic i have.. that mopar part looks great.. u may have to move the crossmember behind the axel a little like i did.

jkade · 10-30-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by yoyokidss

Heres mine. a little dirty and the crossmember for the shocks are re done now.. only pic i have.. that mopar part looks great.. u may have to move the crossmember behind the axel a little like i did.

Is that kit from speedway?
THanks

yoyokidss · 10-30-2007, 12:52 PM

i built it myself

SKINNER · 10-30-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

I found that pt cruisers had a watts link setup and you can buy the link for less than $75 but you will have to build a bracket to hold it and the bars.
Here is a pic of it and how you could make it work. I think I may go this route and say I built it myself. Tell me your opinions.
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What is the Mopar part number?

jkade · 10-30-2007, 09:46 PM

I called friday but the parts guy was gone, I will get it this week and post it up.

jplasse · 11-02-2007, 12:41 AM

u ever get that part number??

jkade · 11-02-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jplasse

u ever get that part number??

46564665AG
$67.50 at my dealership

BACKYARD88 · 11-02-2007, 12:24 PM

The newer Durango has a watts link as well. I'm not sure if or how it differs from the PT unit.

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jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Anyone building there own watts link??? I found that pt cruisers had a watts link setup and you can buy the link for less than $75 but you will have to build a bracket to hold it and the bars. Here is a pic of it and how you could make it work. I think I may go this route and say I built it myself. Tell me your opinions.

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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Anyone building there own watts link??? Looks like a decent enough idea. You might be able to make it more of a 'bolt-on' by using some sort of u-bolt/plate attatched to the rear axle housings vs. welding the tabs directly to the housing. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 10-28-2007 at 07:16 PM.

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yoyokidss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gramercy,Louisiana Posts: 120	Re: Anyone building there own watts link??? Heres mine. a little dirty and the crossmember for the shocks are re done now.. only pic i have.. that mopar part looks great.. u may have to move the crossmember behind the axel a little like i did. Last edited by yoyokidss; 10-29-2007 at 05:07 PM.

10-30-2007, 12:52 PM	#8
yoyokidss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gramercy,Louisiana Posts: 120	Re: Anyone building there own watts link??? i built it myself

10-30-2007, 09:46 PM	#10
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Anyone building there own watts link??? I called friday but the parts guy was gone, I will get it this week and post it up.

11-02-2007, 12:41 AM	#11
jplasse Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jackson, CA Posts: 14	Re: Anyone building there own watts link??? u ever get that part number??

11-02-2007, 12:24 PM	#13
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Anyone building there own watts link??? The newer Durango has a watts link as well. I'm not sure if or how it differs from the PT unit. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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