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68 Strut Rods on 67?

Old 01-01-2007, 05:11 PM
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Default 68 Strut Rods on 67?

Before I place a bid on strut rods, I'd like to make sure the 68 assembly will bolt up toa 67 body. Thanks all!
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Old 01-01-2007, 05:19 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

identical
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Old 01-01-2007, 05:29 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

Great!

While Im at it, I just had a little question out of curiousity. Is there any purpose to that piece of the rod that bends straight up? It's right after the bolts where it bolts to the LCA I believe. Heres a small picture for you to see...

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Old 01-01-2007, 05:29 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

Not true, the 67 and 68 strut rods are different.
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Old 01-01-2007, 05:30 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

The bent up piece is a steering stop. The 67 has the same rods as a 65-6.
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Old 01-01-2007, 05:48 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

You can use 68 strut rods on a '67 but you will also need '68 lower control arms.
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

not identical for sure, i agree with 67t5 and 2bav8
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Old 01-01-2007, 06:34 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

Ok, thank you all! Guess I wont be bidding on that auction
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Old 01-01-2007, 06:37 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

I'm stripping down a 67 FB if you are interested in some used parts....
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Old 01-01-2007, 09:32 PM
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Default RE: 68 Strut Rods on 67?

I could use some 67 strut rods... Since the Cougar had a bushing on the control arm end and nobody makes that rubber bushing. It would be nice to not have to resort to a 68 LCA..
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