Author Topic: 71 Challenger Strut Rod  (Read 714 times)

Offline daveh

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71 Challenger Strut Rod
« on: May 15, 2016 - 12:47:50 PM »
Hey guys,

I took apart my suspension last night and the strut rods were a little rusty but not that bad.  Would it be best to just sand them and paint them?  Where can I get a new set of stock ones if not?  Those adjustable one are really pricy.  Any suggestions you have is appreciated.

Thanks Dave




Offline jimynick

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Re: 71 Challenger Strut Rod
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2016 - 07:48:11 PM »
Unless it's bent or broken, why wouldn't you do as you mention and sand/paint them?  :dunno:

Offline CUDA JAS

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Re: 71 Challenger Strut Rod
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2016 - 08:16:54 PM »
Unless it's bent or broken, why wouldn't you do as you mention and sand/paint them?  :dunno:

Yep no issue with doing that.  I replaced my bent ones with a used set, sanded and painted them...no issues.

That boing said, I do not believe anyone repos the stock ones, so if yours are bent, you will need to find a used set.

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Re: 71 Challenger Strut Rod
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2016 - 12:08:53 AM »
OR, a BFH and a good eye!  :thumbsup:

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Re: 71 Challenger Strut Rod
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2016 - 01:03:06 PM »
Thanks Guys.