Topic: Strut Rod Bushing & Washers

[J_Speegle]

Yes those after market washers and the instructions stamped into them are a example of why some are installed differently then assemblyline.

+1 the stamping Shouts aftermarket 

[evantugby]

Gents,
Pic 1:  Take a look at my bushing/washers.  I don't think these are original but please check.

Pic 2:  Am I correct here in terms of the assembly?   

If these bushings/washers are incorrect, can you identify the correct part number for the bushing and washers for my strut rods?

Thanks everyone! 

[carlite65]

incorrect washers. originals were not marked in any manner. had more of a flat shape. a search here should turn up pics of correct parts.

[rrenz]

Read somewhere that it seems as though some aftermarket manufactures were perhaps using a more of a domed shape to allow for more travel. As previously suggested the originals were more flat.  I believe washer direction was just discussed here not long ago.

[evantugby]

For future viewers of this post:

Charles Turner was quoted in another post with the following information:  "The strut rods have no dating or engineering numbers on them.  The only mark is a narrow raised line, which indicates that that side gets mounted pointing down.  There is usually a yellow paint daub near the mark.  The washers would be phosphate/oil, the big locking nut, typically cadmium or zinc."

[rrenz]

 Correct

[OldGuy]

In your original post (second picture) the correct washer orientation is the one that you have marked "not correct".

Also, looking at the integrity of your strut rod(s)-you have "significant" rust-effected areas that should be of concern to you IMO. I know that you are trying to keep as much of the car's originality as you can be these rods have seen better days.

Remember, your life could depend on it.

Frank

[carlite65]

oldguy makes an excellent point. find some better rods & DO NOT use polyurethane bushings. i have replaced rods that have broken in that area.

[s2ms]

I believe the marked washers in the first post are Moog parts.

[J_Speegle]

There have been a number of threads on the subject.  Did search not work for you or did the words you used not turn up the answers you were looking for?

Know for sure there are pictures of the original, order of assembly and so on.  Really don't need another thread for the same old things.

That strut rod you show IMHO should not be reused especially if your planning on driving the car on the street !!!

[evantugby]

Correct

Thanks for the information.  I have a set of these on order from Fred Ballard now. 

[evantugby]

In your original post (second picture) the correct washer orientation is the one that you have marked "not correct".

Also, looking at the integrity of your strut rod(s)-you have "significant" rust-effected areas that should be of concern to you IMO. I know that you are trying to keep as much of the car's originality as you can be these rods have seen better days.

Remember, your life could depend on it.

Frank

Frank,
So if my second picture in the original post marked "not correct" IS in fact correct, why does the washer say "this side toward rubber"? 
 

[carlite65]

originals were never marked. that should answer your question.

[J_Speegle]

Frank,
So if my second picture in the original post marked "not correct" IS in fact correct, why does the washer say "this side toward rubber"?

Believe he is trying to communicate that the direction of the cup of the washer is correct though the washers themselves may not (should not have printing on them) be correct

I guess you missed this thread in your search


http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=17205.msg108127#msg108127

Will merge the two

[CW4macret]

A few weeks after this posted I was talking with my Uncle, He gave me my first ride in a Mustang in 1966, anyway I asked about this and he told me it was rumored and many believed the car would handle better if you flipped the washer around and allow for more flex in the bushing.