Rule of thumb:
If it's got the pentastar symbol on it, the strut-rod bushings need replacing whether you know it or not
D/W
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| Author: | textoad [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Strut bushings. Should I replace? |
I'm totally replacing all ball joints and bushings but wasn't considering the strut rod bushings. Should I replace those as well while I'm at it? Do they effect handling much since they attach to the lower control arm? Thanks |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:13 pm ] |
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YES. Get the MOOG improved type bushings. You will kick yourself hard if you don't and they go bad in a year or two (likely). You have to pull T-bars back and usually upper or lower balljoints to get the SRs out. Lou |
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| Author: | Dennis Weaver [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:56 pm ] |
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Rule of thumb: If it's got the pentastar symbol on it, the strut-rod bushings need replacing whether you know it or not D/W |
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| Author: | textoad [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 4:17 pm ] |
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Is there 2 bushings per strut or just the big one in the front? Thanks |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 5:40 pm ] |
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The bushing set goes in front of and behind the K-frame so you need to pull the rod completely back out of the K. The MOOG kit does both sides complete. Lou |
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| Author: | textoad [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 11:06 pm ] |
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So there is no bushing in the LCA? |
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| Author: | Craig [ Mon Aug 16, 2004 11:19 pm ] |
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Yes, there is another rubber bushing hidden deep inside the lower control arm. I got some from JC Whitney a few years ago for $5 each back then. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Tue Aug 17, 2004 6:48 am ] |
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The strut rod does not ride in a bushing in the LCA, it is nutted down solid on a tapered section. The LCA does have its own bushing at its K frame mount point. Lou |
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| Author: | sixinthehead [ Tue Aug 17, 2004 1:03 pm ] |
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re: do they affect handling that much? YES They are keeping the LCA in position (fore/aft) and carrying the braking load. As a test, while you have the strut disconnected, tug the LCA backwards and see how far it goes, then imagine the load it sees under braking/cornering! 
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