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I Don't Think These Strut Rods Should Be Bent Like This...

Al K

Al K

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Or;here I go chasing obsolete and unobtainable parts-again...

So-o-o...work progresses on the disassembling of the front end. Torsion bars came out fairly easy,and I handled them with care. Still am fighting to get the spindle/knuckle off the upper ball joint on both sides-lotsa PB Blaster there-and am keeping the removal tool on over night hoping that they'll pop off. The strut rods were not easy,but after I got them out I noticed the bends. Uh;they're supposed to be straight,aren't they? I'm screwed,aren't I? Go ahead,tell me;I can take it.

At least stuff is coming off fairly easily;not a lot of rust on nuts and bolts,so that helps to keep the frustration level down.

Here's the strut rods;opinions,please.

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Did you take those off my car? I think they get bent when the LCA bushing wears out and we get movement. Mine seriously looked that way also.
 
Alk, let me look for my oem stuff, if I still got them, you can have them. Got to find them first, and make sure they are straight, wouldn't want to send ya some P.O.S..
 
5.7 hemi said:
Alk, let me look for my oem stuff, if I still got them, you can have them. Got to find them first, and make sure they are straight, wouldn't want to send ya some P.O.S..
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You're a good man,Zach!:yes: Thanks;please let me know what you need for shipping and such. I'm going to check the aftermarket as well;not sure if I've ever seen these for sale. Got new bushings,so I can't use these things with some new stuff,eh?:no:
 
I've got a pair of the "heavy duty" type that Mancini sells, if you want to go that route let me know.
 
Al, I found those bad boys, but they are bent at the lower control arm end. I wouldn't feel right giving you a pile of crap to replace a pile of crap. And I don't think they are safe as one of them looks cracked by the shoulder.
 
What are those from? I have a 63 440, a 64 440, a 68 Dart, a 69 Dart and others that all should have straight front suspension parts. I am parting them all out and will give you a sweet deal if I have the parts you need.

Blessings,
Shakota
 
5.7 Hemi;thanks for looking and the consideration.

Crunchy;Mancini's is out of those. I'll check back on those.

Eagleone1983,if they're for a '64 B-body,I'm interested.

Shakota;if you've got a straight pair,and if I don't work out something with Eagleone,I'm interested.

Did I cover it all? I hope...

Still have one knuckle to remove(it's being a PITA),then the control arms,and then I get to be creative in removing the LCA bushings. I believe there's a thread on that subject...

Thanks,as always,folks!
 
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