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

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Adjustable strut rods do go back to at least 67. My 67 American has them 
for sure. Also, it seems that AMC used one and two piece bushings 
interchangeably. My TSM refers to both designs, the car appears to have 
two piece on it, and the exploded diagram of the front suspension shows 
one piece.

Matt

farna@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 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). 
> 
> -----------------------
> 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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1968 Rambler American sedan
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