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67 Dart strut rod question
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04/09/11 05:32 AM
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moparmandjh
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My nephew is rebuilding the front suspension on his 67 Dart. One of his strut rods is bent approximately 1/8-1/4 inch. You can barely see it until you roll it on a flat surface. How critical is it that they are perfectly straight?
Doc
Last edited by moparmandjh; 04/09/11 05:43 AM.
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Re: 67 Dart strut rod question
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04/09/11 09:13 AM
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RapidRobert
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bend it back straight WO putting any nicks into it
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: 67 Dart strut rod question
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04/09/11 09:59 AM
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RapidRobert
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Doc, make him do it (you supervise)
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: 67 Dart strut rod question
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04/09/11 10:14 AM
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therocks
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Heat it and strighten it.We did one on my kids Express truck which is a lot heavier than a Darts.Dont worry about nicking it.Its not a Tbar.They basically just keep the lowerA arm in place.If bent real bad it could move caster a bit.They also make adjustables as well as solid ones aftermarket.Rocky
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Re: 67 Dart strut rod question
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04/09/11 10:29 AM
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Heat it and strighten it.We did one on my kids Express truck which is a lot heavier than a Darts.Dont worry about nicking it.Its not a Tbar.They basically just keep the lowerA arm in place.If bent real bad it could move caster a bit.They also make adjustables as well as solid ones aftermarket.Rocky
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Re: 67 Dart strut rod question
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04/10/11 09:04 AM
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Heat it and strighten it.
Heat on a suspension piece? No way.
Find someone with a press or play it safe and replace it.
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Re: 67 Dart strut rod question
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04/10/11 03:04 PM
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moparmandjh
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It has a slight dog leg at one end. I think someone put a jack under it and lifted the nose. Thanks for all the help guys!!!!
Doc
American soldiers in battle don't fight for what some president says on tv, they don't fight for mom, apple pie, or the American flag... they fight for one another. -Lt. General Hal Moore
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