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Old Sep 11, 2025 | 05:57 PM
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The Factory Assembly Manual states install the strut with the outboard end toward the front. Are both ends symmetrical so all you have to do is install it in the strut carrier with the outboard end toward the front?

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The 80 to 82 cars have an aluminum diff which is located further back. The strut rod ends are not at 90 degrees as we're earlier cars, they are at an angle.
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So my question was are both ends at the same angle?

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To be honest Im not sure. I went to strut rods with heim joints a long time ago but I do think the angle is the same. Place them on the ground with a long bolt through both ends to see if they are parallel.

I think the bushings at the diff end have a smaller bolt vs. the shock mount bolt diameter.
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To be honest I'm not sure. I went to strut rods with heim joints a long time ago but I do think the angle is the same. Place them on the ground with a long bolt through both ends to see if they are parallel.

I think the bushings at the diff end have a smaller bolt vs. the shock mount bolt diameter.
The bushings on my 82 are the same size for both inner and outer.

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So my question was are both ends at the same angle?

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