Author Topic: Strut Rod Bushing & Washers  (Read 4563 times)

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Cone in or out
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2018, 06:57:25 PM »
Yes those after market washers and the instructions stamped into them are a example of why some are installed differently then assemblyline.

+1 the stamping Shouts aftermarket  :)
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Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2018, 01:59:28 PM »
Gents,
Pic 1:  Take a look at my bushing/washers.  I don't think these are original but please check.

Pic 2:  Am I correct here in terms of the assembly?   

If these bushings/washers are incorrect, can you identify the correct part number for the bushing and washers for my strut rods?

Thanks everyone! 

« Last Edit: March 25, 2018, 02:04:20 PM by evantugby »
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2018, 02:04:12 PM »
incorrect washers. originals were not marked in any manner. had more of a flat shape. a search here should turn up pics of correct parts.
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2018, 02:37:48 PM »
Read somewhere that it seems as though some aftermarket manufactures were perhaps using a more of a domed shape to allow for more travel. As previously suggested the originals were more flat.  I believe washer direction was just discussed here not long ago.
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2018, 02:38:43 PM »
For future viewers of this post:

Charles Turner was quoted in another post with the following information:  "The strut rods have no dating or engineering numbers on them.  The only mark is a narrow raised line, which indicates that that side gets mounted pointing down.  There is usually a yellow paint daub near the mark.  The washers would be phosphate/oil, the big locking nut, typically cadmium or zinc."

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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2018, 02:44:34 PM »
 Correct
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2018, 04:57:23 PM »
In your original post (second picture) the correct washer orientation is the one that you have marked "not correct".

Also, looking at the integrity of your strut rod(s)-you have "significant" rust-effected areas that should be of concern to you IMO. I know that you are trying to keep as much of the car's originality as you can be these rods have seen better days.

Remember, your life could depend on it.

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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2018, 05:32:56 PM »
oldguy makes an excellent point. find some better rods & DO NOT use polyurethane bushings. i have replaced rods that have broken in that area.
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #23 on: March 27, 2018, 09:07:20 PM »
I believe the marked washers in the first post are Moog parts.

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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2018, 10:17:28 PM »
There have been a number of threads on the subject.  Did search not work for you or did the words you used not turn up the answers you were looking for?

Know for sure there are pictures of the original, order of assembly and so on.  Really don't need another thread for the same old things.

That strut rod you show IMHO should not be reused especially if your planning on driving the car on the street !!!
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2018, 05:34:40 PM »
Correct

Thanks for the information.  I have a set of these on order from Fred Ballard now. 
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2018, 05:36:39 PM »
In your original post (second picture) the correct washer orientation is the one that you have marked "not correct".

Also, looking at the integrity of your strut rod(s)-you have "significant" rust-effected areas that should be of concern to you IMO. I know that you are trying to keep as much of the car's originality as you can be these rods have seen better days.

Remember, your life could depend on it.

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Frank,
So if my second picture in the original post marked "not correct" IS in fact correct, why does the washer say "this side toward rubber"? 
 
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2018, 06:11:25 PM »
originals were never marked. that should answer your question.
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Re: Strut Rod Bushings / washer placement
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2018, 06:14:45 PM »
Frank,
So if my second picture in the original post marked "not correct" IS in fact correct, why does the washer say "this side toward rubber"?

Believe he is trying to communicate that the direction of the cup of the washer is correct though the washers themselves may not (should not have printing on them) be correct

I guess you missed this thread in your search


http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=17205.msg108127#msg108127

Will merge the two
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Re: Strut Rod Bushing & Washers
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2018, 08:50:46 PM »
A few weeks after this posted I was talking with my Uncle, He gave me my first ride in a Mustang in 1966, anyway I asked about this and he told me it was rumored and many believed the car would handle better if you flipped the washer around and allow for more flex in the bushing. 
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