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1969 Rebel suspension interchange |
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b1gbird1971
AMC Fan Joined: Mar/18/2023 Location: Oklahoma City Status: Offline Points: 24 |
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Posted: Mar/20/2023 at 9:28pm |
I am in the process of purchasing my first AMC product, a '69 Rebel. It seems there are tons of parts available for Javelin/AMX, but little listed for Rebel. How similar or different are the suspension and steering parts between Javelin/AMX and the Rebel? I'm concerned about the condition of the trunnions and would like to know if there are parts to rebuild them.
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ramblinrev
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Not much will interchange between Javelin/AMX and Rebel suspension. Ball joints and trunions are different. Rear suspension is completely different. Front shocks may be the same? Not sure about tie rods. 67-69 Ambassador (67 Marlin too) and Rebel should all interchange with each other.
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matty 401
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I am thinking all the steering linkage is the same rear is not Javelin is leaf spring Rebel is coil
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Heavy 488
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Front suspension (trunnions) on Rebel should be the same as the Ambassador through 69 so normally doesn't wear the same as the smaller bodies. The pivot is a greaseable bearing. Upper and lower arm bushings, lower ball joint are the usual wear part like any other car. Rear suspension is the same as Matador/Ambassador to the last big body made
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purple72Gremlin
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And 488 is correct, and these big body cars are very good.
The 74 to 78 matador coupes are part of the big body car family too
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b1gbird1971
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Thank you.
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