Tranny, shifting and shocks..... Options

[timberwolf177]

Okay, the weather is finally getting nice and took the new teener out for a quick spin... It needs work.. thats what I get for 1000.00 bucks. But I knew this.

First.. tranny dose not like 4th gear.. only stays there if I hold it in place. Almost feels like its not quite ingauging all the way. 2nd grinds if revved to high, but double shifting does not help. Not sure if it's syncro or something else. Someone mentioned shift fork could be bent, but cant find one for sale.... any thoughts or help..

Second, I need to replace shift bushings.. its a 73... Is this fairly straight forward or is there any tricks to help.

and finally all the shocks need replacing. I noticed the rear looks like struts?? I thought they where supposed to be shocks? Maybe someone put on coil overs??? What is the standard config, and any tricks to this as well


Any and all input would be appreciated.
Thanks, Brad
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[Twystd1]

Yo,

The remarks I am about to make may NOT be correct....

So Here goes.

Me thinks you may need to do some more homework before buying ANYTHING for your teener.

I sense from the questions you are asking that you don't know a bunch about these cars.

I remember those das. It was kinda confusing for me too..

My point is this.

Like Mike said. I am wondering what you are doing buying parts for your car when you don't yet understand how your susupension or drivetrain works.

May I suggest the following. Don't buy shit for now if you can..

Give it a couple of days and do some more homework.

So you do it once... And do it right.

The crew has seen many fellas start on a buying bing and get ALL the wrong stuff for their end result.

Anyway... Thats my sniff...

or I could just be wrong...

you decide.

Pm me if you want.

We can have a phone conversation and I will help you through it if you choose.

With respect,
Twystd1