Greetings!
Vehicle in question is a 1989 Caravan SE. I pulled the K-frame, lower control arms, spindles, and steering rack from a 1993 Caravan with the intention of installing at least some of those parts on the 1989. I also have a set of spindles, brake caliper carriers, and brakes with the 11" rotors from a 1992ish Daytona
My Questions to those who know -
1. I am planning on using the k-frame and the lower control arms for sure. That is how this whole thing started. My concerns are about the spindles - The ones from the 93 donor van are a bit corroded. I don't like the looks of the brake caliper carriers. What is the difference, if any, between the 1992 Daytona spindles and the 1993 minivan spindles. Can the Daytona spindles be used with the caravan K-frame and lower control arms.
1b. If using the Daytona spindles - should I use the 11" rotor, or back down to the 10.23" rotor and appropriate calipers. I don't mind having more brakes up front, but I am not planning on moving up to a larger master cylinder, so perhaps staying smaller is good. ??
2. Is there any advantage to using the newer power steering rack? Were there any improvements to the steering ratio on the minivans as there were on the cars? (According to Allpar, when the suspension was upgraded on the cars in 1991/1992 the cars got a tighter steering rack)
3. Torque specification on lower control arm mounting bolts
4. Torque specification on K-frame to body mounting points.
Thanks in advance!
Arlie