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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Hi Can u help me please I bought a pair of adjustable rear strut rods for my 79 Vette from Corvette Central part number 582108.

Before I start pulling things apart just wondering if anyone here has put these on their car ? I notice they only supply 2 bolts would these replace the 2 bolts near the diff and then I would use my existing bolts on the outside.

As you may have guessed there are no instructions
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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You've got it right. The shock mounts need to be removed to do the outer ends and can be very difficult to get out.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Sounds like you've got it figured right.

Part way down on this page is a few pics from when I did mine and a few suggestions that may or may not help

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...long-post.html

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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Make sure you grease those poly bushings good.....don't want squeaks.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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Thanks guys
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