Correct strut rod bushings? 65 Valiant

Hi all,

I'm putting together the front suspension for my 1965 valiant and have the front strut rods out. Looks like there are two styles of replacement bushings I can get. There is the moog "improved design" kit where the bushing is two part. Could also get a one piece bushing. The original was one piece and didn't have a sleeve. Wondering if anyone has a recommendation / advice.

Thanks for your time,

Jack

The two piece is easier to install and will last longer.

I use the factory one piece for restorations and the two piece ones for drivers where originality doesn't matter. The one piece can be replaced without taking the strut rod out. Not easy, but, possible.

Ok. Looks like I'll install the two piece bushings. Thanks for the advice guys!

Just so you know. I think you must slide the lower control arm back to remove the strut rod. That requires removing the wire clip at the rear of the torsion bar so it can slide back too. I don't recall having to remove the upper control arm or its ball-joint, but was usually doing that also. Post 3 says you can slide a new one-piece bushing over the strut rod without removing it, but seems hard. It is hard enough forcing the 1-piece bushing into the hole without the strut rod in the way. Not only is the 2-piece a better design, I recall it is better polyurethane rubber.

While in-there, consider replacing the T-bar rubber shields. You can buy a better polyurethane type from Energy Suspension (red or black) but looks different. BTW, the T-bar greases is not for sliding but rather to avoid corrosion. The earliest cars didn't have the shields and grease and quickly rusted the T-bar anchors in the salty north.

I use the original design, one piece....

Sorry for the slow reply all. I ended up using the two-piece. BillGrissom you are correct you do not need to take the upper control arm & upper ball joint out.

Thanks for your advice everyone!