Author Topic: MOOG strut rod bushing improver kit  (Read 1057 times)

Offline 72hemi

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MOOG strut rod bushing improver kit
« on: February 08, 2010 - 01:13:36 PM »
I was looking at MOOG suspension parts and noticed they offer a strut rod bushing improver kit part number K7026 for the Challenger. It's a fair amount more (like almost triple) than the normal replacement strut rod bushing and says they are made of a material other than rubber but do not squeak like the poly bushings. Anyone know what the difference is and why the cost difference?
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Offline Changin Gears

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Re: MOOG strut rod bushing improver kit
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010 - 06:03:03 PM »
I always run the cheap poly bushings on those,  since they don't twist they can't squeak.


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Offline shadango

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Re: MOOG strut rod bushing improver kit
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2010 - 02:16:28 AM »
Here's a picture of one bushing pair (one side) for that part number....

I dont have a pic of the stock one......but these appear to be somewhat thicker (total)

I ended up going to the CAP Auto strut bar instead of these...no bushings at all and adjustable.....(my bars were bent)


Offline ShelbyDogg

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Re: MOOG strut rod bushing improver kit
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2010 - 04:24:42 PM »
If you are after the stock look, use the regular style. The improved style is what shadango has pictured and when installed, the washers look like they are on backwards.   I always use the "improved" design.
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