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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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Question Strut Replacement

Hi, I just purchased new struts for my 65 mustang and was wondering if they are just simple unbolt and then rebolt install? They look like it but just wanted to double check for tips on doing it. Thanks
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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The 65 cars used a non adjustable rod, so you should just be able to swap them out, if you use the same rubbers and such the length will not change and it should not effect the alignment any.
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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Thanks, I have non adjustable new rods coming to replace the old ones and new rubber bushings as well. I think it would be just unbolt and rebolt but wanted to check.

Old Jun 4, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Be mindful of the cupped washers and the direction they get installed. Look and see if your washers have a direction stamped into them.
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:51 AM
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Will do!
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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I thought you were talking about shocks and calling them struts.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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OEM installation was for the cups toward the bushings. Some aftermarket replacements reverse this. You may find that new bushings alter the alignment, since the old ones may have been distorted with age.

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How will I know if the alignment is off after I install the new struts. Right now I believe I need a re-alignment anyways because the car pulls to the right.
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Measure it, both sides.

It's easier than you think, and I'm being serious. You do need a fairly flat place to set up on, though.


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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by wonso79
How will I know if the alignment is off after I install the new struts. Right now I believe I need a re-alignment anyways because the car pulls to the right.
The change in alignment will be felt in change in the "pull".

Have you done this? Now would be a really good time:

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