Update on my repairs and upgrades

[79Corona]

Well she didn't pass inspection the other day due to brake hoses and steering components. So I had the idler and pitman arms replaced and installed new brake hoses. Another $300 well spent. I also completed my Audiovox XM Direct 2 satellite radio installation into my Kenwood KDC-X491 CD receiver. The tough part was finding a way to run the antenna wire to the inside. I found a way to pry the chrome molding around the rear window just enough to slide the wire behind it. I did this around the right side and then under the trunk lid seal into the trunk. From there I ran it behind the rear seat back wiring conduit and along the conduit under the carpet next to the door sill. That's where I had to run my new speaker wires as well. I mounted the mini-tuner cradle in the glove compartment. Works great, wonderful sound.

[verlaryder]

Originally Posted by 79Corona

So I had the idler and pitman arms replaced

My '73 Corona needs these same steering linkage items replaced. I already bought them on ebay, but I don't know what kind of shop to go to that knows how to install them. What type of shop did you find that does these kinds of repairs? Thanks.

[79Corona]

I went to the guy that works on my cars. I only used a shop because the pitman arm needs a puller to get it off. Trying to get potentially rusted on parts off while laying under a car can be frustrating. I'm sure any shop can do it.