Strut rod bushing
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Strut rod bushing
Good evening,
Having purchased a suspension rebuild kit, the new strut rods have concerning features - there is no rubber 'washer' at the front of the strut rod that connects to the wheel hub.
New strut rod
Where as the original - the bushing was flush with the grommet as seen here.
I am about to put this back together - should I be concerned about missing the extra rubber here?
Thanks
Having purchased a suspension rebuild kit, the new strut rods have concerning features - there is no rubber 'washer' at the front of the strut rod that connects to the wheel hub.
New strut rod
Where as the original - the bushing was flush with the grommet as seen here.
I am about to put this back together - should I be concerned about missing the extra rubber here?
Thanks
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Hi,
Might the difference be you're comparing the 63-74 1-1/4" bushing with the 75-79 1-3/8" bushing?
Also, notice the note describing the protruding rubber on the 63-74 bushing.
Regards,
Alan
Might the difference be you're comparing the 63-74 1-1/4" bushing with the 75-79 1-3/8" bushing?
Also, notice the note describing the protruding rubber on the 63-74 bushing.
Regards,
Alan
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Not exactly. The original strut rods definitely have a rubber bushing that is flush - like the poly bushing shown below.
Poly strut bushing
The question I guess I am asking is: can I put this strut rod on that car as is?
Just feels like it really is missing that extra piece of rubber....
Poly strut bushing
The question I guess I am asking is: can I put this strut rod on that car as is?
Just feels like it really is missing that extra piece of rubber....
