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The Shop => Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: robh on April 06, 2011, 08:06:07 AM

Title: strut rods
Post by: robh on April 06, 2011, 08:06:07 AM
i have an 86 amc eagle i need the 2 strut rods on the front suspension from the frame to the lower control arms
i went to change the bushings and they broke in half

if anyone has a set please pm me


thx Rob
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: doneagle on April 06, 2011, 08:38:15 AM

              HI        Get a hold of MAVERICKE he can help you find what you need  ..........Don
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: hanajack on April 06, 2011, 04:11:52 PM
Improved bushings/kit:  Moog #K3090, $27 for both sides, Rockauto.
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: robh on April 06, 2011, 05:35:55 PM
i need the rods not the bushings
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: mudkicker715 on April 06, 2011, 05:43:51 PM
What's it worth to you. I have both from my sas swap however I have 2 other eagles. Just saying for me to part with them and I need to replace mine. Well iwould need to obtain others.

So shoot an offer. I will than decide. Sorry
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: hanajack on April 06, 2011, 06:08:36 PM
Sorry, I took "i went to change the bushings and they broke in half" literally.
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: mudkicker715 on April 06, 2011, 06:17:17 PM
Quote from: hanajack on April 06, 2011, 06:08:36 PM
Sorry, I took "i went to change the bushings and they broke in half" literally.


Sorry didn't understand. Also robh wanted these so even more confused.
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: 68AMXGOPAC on April 06, 2011, 08:46:27 PM
You can get new rods and bushings at NAPA , cheap , not worth useing used ones, IMO .
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: maddog on April 06, 2011, 09:16:25 PM
Quote from: 68AMXGOPAC on April 06, 2011, 08:46:27 PM
You can get new rods and bushings at NAPA , cheap , not worth useing used ones, IMO .
when i broke one of mine none of the places around me couldn't find one much less have one and that included napa.
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: doneagle on April 06, 2011, 11:35:14 PM



                                                                       napa and cheap iis a  oxymoron                          :eaglebig:
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: robh on April 07, 2011, 10:45:03 AM
part number for the napa parts?
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: eaglefreek on April 07, 2011, 12:05:02 PM
I don't see any strut rods listed on any parts store website nor can I find one doing an internet search. 68AMX, sure you not confusing them with the sway bar links?
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: 68AMXGOPAC on April 07, 2011, 01:02:29 PM
Quote from: eaglefreek on April 07, 2011, 12:05:02 PM
I don't see any strut rods listed on any parts store website nor can I find one doing an internet search. 68AMX, sure you not confusing them with the sway bar links?

acutaully I am , sorry. 2 broken eggs for me today.
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: robh on April 07, 2011, 04:11:06 PM
what years can theese inter change from does anyone know ?
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: 68AMXGOPAC on April 07, 2011, 07:01:13 PM
So strut rod is the big diameter rod that goes from the frame mounting piece to the lower A arm ?? flat with 2 bolts on one end and gets that big nut and washer set up at the A arm ??
Title: Re: strut rods
Post by: mudkicker715 on April 07, 2011, 07:12:09 PM
Yup