5/10/2024 0 Comments 1961 ford thunderbird radius arm![]() ![]() Poly, if used, should only go on the front to reduce the caster change during hard braking, but leave rubber on the back to allow for arm movement. Most people agree that the bushings should remain rubber and not poly. The former group indicates this puts too much bending moment on the strut rod causing it to eventually snap (not good!). ![]() Others contest that the correct way is with both washers facing concave toward the rubber. This looks wrong, but there are many instructions, including some original Moog instructions, that show this arrangement. From my searching, this is also a huge topic of contention with many other 1960's era car owners, including Mustangs.Īs my car was when I purchased it, the front washer was concave toward the bushing and the rear was facing concave out ('reversed'). I am trying to get to the bottom of the issue regarding the proper direction for strut rod bushing washers. I know this has been discussed numerous times before (which is why I did not want to start a new thread). I just need it close enough so he can take the car in for an alignment after the bushings are installed. HOW do I get close to correct caster without the aid of alignment equipment. My questions would be, how tight should the nuts be on the frame end of the rods? I have never replaced strut bushings, and it looks relatively easy. I had him move the car as I watched the front wheel when he applied the brakes.Įverytime he applied the brake pedal, the front wheels moved back and forth about a half inch. I didn't suspect the strut bushings until I noticed the bottoming out ceased when I applied the brakes. I drove it, and it feels like it is bottoming out when it hits a rut in the road. The car seems to ride well, except on a rough street. He is not to well versed in mechanics, and I asked why he thinks the bushings need to be replaced. ![]() My neighbor down the block from me has a 65 bird, and asked me yesterday if I would replace the strut rod bushings on his car. ![]()
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