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Offline brcron009

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Strut Rod Bushings
« on: January 18, 2011, 11:41:19 PM »
I have a 69 MACH 1 428 CJ. I was wondering if anyone has had any luck removing the crimped inner aluminum sleeve tube that goes through the center of the strut rod bushings from the frame attaching point.  So that they could be reinstalled ? Does this affect the strut rod bushings not having them in place? I'll post some pics to show what I'm talking about if someone's not familier with the sleeve. Thanx, Ron
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1969 Mustang MACH 1 428 CJ Q-Code, Lime Gold, White Int, PS, PB, AC, Fold Down, Tilt Away, Intermitant wipers.

1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428 CJ R-Code, Maroon, Black Leather Int, PS, PB, Tilt Away

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Strut Rod Bushings
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 02:53:26 AM »
Yes have been successful at times at uncrimping the ends but our parts are typically allot less rusty than most of the regions. Don't think I ever considered reusing them

Can not speak to if it effect the operation (on original style of bushings) but the replacements/aftermarkets appear not to be designed to use them.
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Offline brcron009

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Re: Strut Rod Bushings
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 12:30:26 PM »
Hi Jeff Thanks. Maybe an assembly line thing to keep them from falling off before the rod was installed. Thank you, Ron
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1969 Mustang MACH 1 428 CJ Q-Code, Lime Gold, White Int, PS, PB, AC, Fold Down, Tilt Away, Intermitant wipers.

1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428 CJ R-Code, Maroon, Black Leather Int, PS, PB, Tilt Away
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