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Offline 1970 440 RT's

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Strut Rod Bushing Thickness...
« on: September 14, 2014 - 07:04:40 PM »
Hello All,

I am rebuilding my front suspension in a 1970 Challenger.

The Moog Strut Rod bushings (K7026) I got are about 3/16" thicker than the stock Strut Rod bushings.

I am worried that this thickness will push the lower control arm back causing negative caster, and possible damage over time to my LCA bushings..

Stock ones are still in decent shape, but the Moog feel a little firmer than stock which is nice, so I would like to use them, but I don't want alignment issues due to negative caster afterward because they are a pain to change back.

These are supposed to be stock replacements by Moog, but they are CLEARLY thicker...

Any Idears????  :clueless:
« Last Edit: September 14, 2014 - 07:26:12 PM by 1970 440 RT's »




Offline mopar jack

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Re: Strut Rod Bushing Thickness...
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2014 - 07:37:51 PM »
Your strut rod has a built in sleeve so that when you tighten the bushings they will compress and it shouldn't affect the length.

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Re: Strut Rod Bushing Thickness...
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2014 - 08:35:45 PM »
or trim the bushing down

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