[Amc-list] Re; newer Strut Rod Bushings and more

["John Elle" <johnelle@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jim
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OK..Guys....
Just  finished replacing the upper control arm bushings and the lower 
spring seats on my 73 Matador...what a job
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The best way I can  describe this job, is that it is a dog job! 
 
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.....Note.... also if you are using one of Gary Jacobs spring
compressors make sure you grease it up really good as the all thread rod

he used is a little soft and the threads will peal off some if you
don't.....ask me 
how I know....
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I make my own spring compressor as needed, I just made my second 
one, after about 2 dozen front ends I decided that for safety sake I
would 
make a second one. I use a coupler, which looks like a nut that is about
2
inches long. You want as much length on it as possible to help spread
the load with out stripping the threads and do not have a problem such 
as you are describing. I have not seen the unit you are using so can not
pass judgment on it. However we both must use an "All Thread" threaded 
rod for the main component. 
 
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Anyway my real question....The replacement Strut rod bushing have a one 
piece metal insert ....factory metal inserts are two piece and have an 
outer lip and do not seem to come together when installed.....Which is
better?????...IF I use the one piece insert should I tighten it until
the insert
is tight against  the nuts????
 
Thanks,
Jim
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The TSM(S) seem  to indicate that OEM can either be 1 piece or 2 piece
strut rod bushings as can the replacement parts. I generally use 2 piece
as 
I like them better, however the last two suspension kits I purchased
have 
1 piece in them and will use the parts as shipped. The TSM specification

for the nuts is in the Caster Adjustment in some manuals and in the
repair 
procedure for the struts in others and state that you want to tighten
the 
adjustment nuts to 60 foot lbs and the jam nut to 55 or 60 foot lb
depending 
on the manual. 
You are of course using the large cupped washers are you not? 
John. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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