Re: [Amc-list] Replacing Strut-Rod Bushings.

[farna@xxxxxxx]

If the bushing works on a 65 Classic it should also work on 63-64 models. The strut rod didn't change until 1968, when it became adjustable and I believe the two piece bushing was introduced (two piece may have been later). Since the 68-83 strut rod stops are adjustable, this bushing should physically fit any 68-83 AMC strut rod. There could be a difference in end diameter, but all I've seen from 63-80 are about the same. The omission of models and years is probably just because the manufacturer doesn't know they will fit others, the listed models are the ones known/verified to fit. AMC did list a one-piece heavy duty bushing in the mid to late 70s to replace the standard two piece. I've never liked the one-piece, but new materials may stand up to normal use for a few years. The only one-piece bushings I tried were NORS units made in the late 60s or early 70s that I installed around 1998-99. They didn't last more than 2-3 months (1000-1500 miles). 

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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 21:07:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)

" From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
" 
" 
" 
" McQuay-Norris Strut Rod Bushing:
" Part Number: FA927
" This product fits the following vehicles - click on a vehicle to see 
" detailed engine information.
" 	AMERICAN MOTORS 		back to top
" 	1965 - 1973 AMBASSADOR
" 
" 	1968 - 1973 JAVELIN
" 	1965 - 1968 AMERICAN
" 
" 	1965 - 1967 MARLIN
" 	1968 - 1973 AMX
" 
" 	1971 - 1973 MATADOR
" 	1965 - 1966 CLASSIC
" 
" 	1975 - 1980 PACER
" 	1970 - 1973 GREMLIN
" 
" 	1969 RAMBLER
" 	1977 GREMLIN
" 
" 	1967 - 1970 REBEL
" 	1970 - 1973 HORNET
" 
" 	1967 ROGUE
" 	1977 HORNET

now i'm surprised that concords and spirits aren't mentioned, or
eagles.  is there actually a difference?  and what happened to the
'74-6 cars - why do they fit the '70-3 and '77 gremlin/hornet but not
in between?

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