Axles/Steering/Braking - 1973 Dodge Colt RWD

Geneyes · Post by **Geneyes** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:52 pm

Anyone done any mods to the steering and or braking on the early Colt RWD?

What about rear end swaps (with disc brakes) to handle more power?

What about front spindle/strut swaps for larger rotors/calipers?

Thanks in advance,

G-

75COLT · Post by **75COLT** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:17 pm

go to classiccolt.com there is a bunch of info there.

Ian

abstract · Post by **abstract** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:51 pm

Go with a ford 8.8 rear diff, may require some fabrication but that will be a very nice setup.

Geneyes · Post by **Geneyes** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:41 am

Thanks to those that responded.

I signed up for ClassicColt but I cannot receive the activation email or password reset email. Then there is no email address for an admin to help me. Anyone know the administrators email address so I can ask him to fix my account?

Thanks

G-

Geneyes · Post by **Geneyes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:10 pm

Thanks everyone.

Yes, I am now into the Classic Colt site and finding great information.

As for the rear axle, I am a long time welder/fabricator. I was thinking of the Ford 8.8 or Toyota (third member type) of axle originally. But prefer to find the correct width and only need to modify the mounting. Of course, gearing choices are a consideration along with strength.