How many of these do I need:

http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...D-D49551E4A257

Seems I'd need eight,..2 for each end of the two rods. Paragon seems to believe I need four according to their catalog.

Thanks!

 

4 will do it. They only go on the differential end of the strut rod.
Best of Luck,
Mark

 

Ahhh,..they're not installed on the spindle support ends?

 

That is correct!

 

Thanks!

 

I decided to take mine off this morning to see and I only had one on the drivers side and it was flat side to the strut, probably to take up the space from the missing one.

Must have been like that for a long time as the bolts were a pita to get off.

What exactly is the purpose if only on one end?

Would a flat stainless washer work the same?

Thanks

 

I don't know why simple flat washers wouldn't work. And good question. If the retainers were a good idea on the inboard side, why not the outboard side?

I presume they're needed to protect the exposed portion of the rubber bushings.

 

Washers wont work. The special ones are contoured in the middle to contact the bushing sleeve.

 

that makes sense to keep the bushing from wearing by rubbing, but then they should also be on the shock side if that is the reason

I will order all 4 new ones as they are only a few bucks a set.

Thanks

 

Those parts are actually reducers. Both ends of the strut rods are 5/8 in. ID. The adjustable bolt/ washer combo is 1/2 in. (Diff. end) They take up the slop between the two. You will need 4 pieces total. (2 sets)

 

You are right I actually just found the 4 bushing end caps in my tool box (I guess I bought them last year), and there is only room to fit them on the diff end.