Adjustable strut rod kit ???
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Racer
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From: Franksville Wisconsin
Adjustable strut rod kit ???
I'm interested in this adjustable strut rod kit. Are they any good? I heard of someone having an the end fail... Input appreciated..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-...Q5fAccessories
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I've not had a problem with the adjustable strut rods.. We've sold quite a few of them over the years and not had a problem with the ends coming off. Not sure what brand is on your link above but we have them in the forum special section at this link:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24483 89.00 set.
Willcox
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24483 89.00 set.
Willcox
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Racer
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From: Franksville Wisconsin
I've not had a problem with the adjustable strut rods.. We've sold quite a few of them over the years and not had a problem with the ends coming off. Not sure what brand is on your link above but we have them in the forum special section at this link:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24483 89.00 set.
Willcox
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24483 89.00 set.
Willcox
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The rear of my Vette was lowered with 10" bolts and the shortened spring to accomodate. I've never seen a C3 lower than mine in the rear. And I had enough adjustment with the stock camber bolts. Just installed Energy bushings in the strut rods.
Racer
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I've not had a problem with the adjustable strut rods.. We've sold quite a few of them over the years and not had a problem with the ends coming off. Not sure what brand is on your link above but we have them in the forum special section at this link:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24483 89.00 set.
Willcox
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24483 89.00 set.
Willcox
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Just installed a new diff assy and my old rod ends had bad bushings and I installed a set of those same adjustable units. Mine didn't come with instructions though which was a bummer. Much head scratching went into that install.
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I just installed these today with my new diff and half shafts. You are correct, the spacers are for the inside brackets. That is the only place they would fit.
I like them. I need to do a little adjusting tomorrow, before my big cruise. I want to get the wheels perfectly perpindicular, with me in the car.
My car is lowered on the 10" bolts and the factory strut rods are a PITA to adjust, but these are a breeze.
I like them. I need to do a little adjusting tomorrow, before my big cruise. I want to get the wheels perfectly perpindicular, with me in the car.
My car is lowered on the 10" bolts and the factory strut rods are a PITA to adjust, but these are a breeze.
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From: Port Huron MI
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I just installed these today with my new diff and half shafts. You are correct, the spacers are for the inside brackets. That is the only place they would fit.
I like them. I need to do a little adjusting tomorrow, before my big cruise. I want to get the wheels perfectly perpindicular, with me in the car.
My car is lowered on the 10" bolts and the factory strut rods are a PITA to adjust, but these are a breeze.
I like them. I need to do a little adjusting tomorrow, before my big cruise. I want to get the wheels perfectly perpindicular, with me in the car.
My car is lowered on the 10" bolts and the factory strut rods are a PITA to adjust, but these are a breeze.
Terry
