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Offline robh

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strut rods
« 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
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Offline doneagle

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Re: strut rods
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2011, 08:38:15 AM »

              HI        Get a hold of MAVERICKE he can help you find what you need  ..........Don
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2011, 04:11:52 PM »
Improved bushings/kit:  Moog #K3090, $27 for both sides, Rockauto.
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2011, 05:35:55 PM »
i need the rods not the bushings
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #4 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
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2011, 06:08:36 PM »
Sorry, I took "i went to change the bushings and they broke in half" literally.
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #6 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.
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68AMXGOPAC

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Re: strut rods
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2011, 08:46:27 PM »
You can get new rods and bushings at NAPA , cheap , not worth useing used ones, IMO .
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2011, 11:35:14 PM »



                                                                       napa and cheap iis a  oxymoron                          :eaglebig:
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2011, 10:45:03 AM »
part number for the napa parts?
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #11 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?
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #12 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.
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Re: strut rods
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2011, 04:11:06 PM »
what years can theese inter change from does anyone know ?
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68AMXGOPAC

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Re: strut rods
« Reply #14 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 ??
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