Space in between strut rod bushing and K-frame?

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Space in between strut rod bushing and K-frame? #1232011 05/12/12 02:24 AM 05/12/12 02:24 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 817 Eugene, Oregon Secret Chimp OP super stock
Secret Chimp OP super stock Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 817 Eugene, Oregon	I noticed today that I have a couple millimeters of space in between my K-frame and the driver's side strut rod bushing: Does this mean I just need to replace my strut rod bushings? Should I snug up the nut a little in the meantime? The passenger side doesn't have this same gap to it. Last edited by Secret Chimp; 05/12/12 02:24 AM. 1967 Dodge Coronet Deluxe station wagon 1.03" T-bars, QA1 arms/rods, Cordoba/GM Metric/Volare brake & knuckle, XHDs, Hellwig rear sway, 318 Magnum w/ air gap, 727, 3.23s

Re: Space in between strut rod bushing and K-frame? [Re: Secret Chimp] #1232012 05/12/12 03:38 AM 05/12/12 03:38 AM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA Kern Dog Striving for excellence
Kern Dog Striving for excellence Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA	I would replace it if there is visible cracking. If it is intact and has some give to it, I'd snug up the nut and drive it. It may need to be REaligned though, since this rod locates the lower control arm.

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