A couple front suspension questions

rklewis1005 said:

All, a couple first timer questions

1. Wondering if my sway bar bushing retainer brackets are bent or are they supposed to lean?

2. The new strut bar bushings (Moog) are so much taller than the old ones. About 1/2 taller than the inner sleeve. Is that normal? Do the smush down that far over time?

Thanks in advance for any info!
Ross

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pnora said:

They are bent.
Yes they will squish down. There may be differences between OEM and aftermarket in appearance.

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rklewis1005 said:

Thanks I'll try and straighten them.

When the nut is tightened on the strut rod, does it essentially get torqued down to that inner sleeve?

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rklewis1005 said:

Thanks I'll try and straighten them.

When the nut is tightened on the strut rod, does it essentially get torqued down to that inner sleeve?

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j-c-c-62 said:

I doubt the amount they are deformed really matters, as long as they both are installed leaning the same way. I personally would leave them be, unless you can see some small interference somewhere.
The taller strut bushings might be hard to install. Are their durometer ratings similar would you guess? I would see little harm in compressing them regardless, other than upping your WR (wheel rate) slightly.

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j-c-c-62 said:

Others likely know better than me, but normally? if it has a center kink in the sway bar, that goes over the small (12"?) sheet metal brace that runs front to rear in that area. others need to conform.
It however makes no difference in functionality which way the bar is placed, as long as it fits. However tha center kink does reduce slightly the bars rating vs no kink.

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