rear strut rod bushings
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rear strut rod bushings
I am replacing bushings in rear strut rods - cannot get bottom of strut rod - closest to wheel - to go in and line up --- acts likes it is in bind - any comments on how to do this - thanks
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There's a left and a right support. D shaped hole.
Last edited by Easy Mike; 01-10-2013 at 03:58 PM.
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When I replaced mine this spring I hooked up the inside first, then muscled the shock mount ends in. Got them started in the slot, then gently persuaded them the rest of the way with a few taps of a hammer.
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I also hooked the outboard end first and then the centers.
To get the shock mounts lined up, ended up grinding a larger chamfer on the old ones (I was replacing them) to allow it to "guide" its way through everything (the "D" shaped end can be a pain) and line it up. Then removed the old mount and slide the new ones in easily.
I used the adjustable struts so the rest of my install won't help in your case.
Mooser
To get the shock mounts lined up, ended up grinding a larger chamfer on the old ones (I was replacing them) to allow it to "guide" its way through everything (the "D" shaped end can be a pain) and line it up. Then removed the old mount and slide the new ones in easily.
I used the adjustable struts so the rest of my install won't help in your case.
Mooser