Re: [AMC-List] mustang suspension

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 2 Nov 2006, Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM wrote:

> If you don't want to weld there is another option. An industrial
> fastener store should have large graded threaded rod connectors and
> threading dies. Cut the rods and thread the ends, then screw both in
> tight. The strut rod is in compression only, so this is completely safe.
> I started to just use such a threaded sleeve and just the original strut

The problem with this is that the older strut rods are not
made from round stock; they appear to be stampings or forgings,
and are tapered, broad at the bushing end, which has a swaged
stop for the washer (that's the non-adjustable part).

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