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Topic: Strut rods

Posted By: Markb73gtorino
Subject: Strut rods
Date Posted: 28-October-2018 at 3:12AM

Hello all,
My 73 torino is running well. Upgrading the steering and suspension. How important are new strut rods? Mine are in good shape and do not plan to lower the car. My question is can I leave them alone for now? I have new sway bar connectors and bushings, I was thinking tie rods and new steering gear next. Any thoughts or suggestions. Thanks again.
Mark

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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 28-October-2018 at 4:16AM

As long as your strut rods are in good condition, not excessively corroded, they are find to reuse. It's probably a good time to invest in new strut rod bushings though, and most here recommend using rubber not poly.

The steering gear makes a massive improvement if you go to a fast ratio high effort box. I personally thing a fast ratio Saginaw steering box is the way to go, but an easier option is the Lares 841 box. Go over your steering system and replace anything that's worn, including tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm, etc.

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin

Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 28-October-2018 at 8:16AM

far as i know... nobody makes new strut rods

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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE
74 VETTE CUSTOM
90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED
77 CELICA CUSTOM
75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED
79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED
75 VEGA V6 5 SPD
70 CHEV C10 P/U
68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

Posted By: qcode72
Date Posted: 28-October-2018 at 10:47AM

new strut rods are not available.