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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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There are some bushing in my engine bay that are rotted out and I want to replace them. Only problem is that I dont know what they are called so that I can search for them.

They are at the very front of the frame rails where they begin to curve inwards towards each other underneath the radiator. Is this description helpful enough or do I need to snap a pic of them? thanks in advance... again.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Strut rod bushings is what it sounds like.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Strut rod bushings, two on each side, one on each side of the bracket the strut rod passes through. Your wheels will not stay in alignment and the car will drift around as you drive if they are in really bad shape.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fakesnakes
Strut rod bushings, two on each side, one on each side of the bracket the strut rod passes through. Your wheels will not stay in alignment and the car will drift around as you drive if they are in really bad shape.
Sounds like my 67 then. I need to replace them. Mine drifts around, but it is also out of alignment. Maybe I will do both this weekend.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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those nuts on the end of the strut rod can be a bi*$ to get off. i ended up having to use a hollow tube put over my breaker bar to get the leaverage when i did mine.
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