grey88smokin
Joined:
Jun 2004
East Patchogue, NY 11772
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I removied my struts this morning. I ordered (Moog K8640) strut mounts from rockauto.com, they do not match the stock strut mounts in any way.
The Moog K8640 Has the upper part and 3 bushings.
The ones removed from my car has an upper and lower part and several bushings, also the upper part looks like it was pressed.
What gives, wrong mounts ? are they supposed to be different, I went through the factroy manuals and the hayes manuals and did not see any info to help me out.
Thanks
John K
84 SVO 1C
08 MKZ
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JohnL
Joined:
Jul 2005
Madison Heights, VA, USA
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Well, what keeps them from mounting? They are supposed to be designed different.
John Lewis
88 TC, 87 XR, 84 SVO
Currently deciding which is worth my time.
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grey88smokin
Joined:
Jun 2004
East Patchogue, NY 11772
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I was trying to put it together the way it came apart. I figured it out and got it together with my dad. The PRC actuator did not fit properly so I used a washer. Sounds like I should not be doind suspension :p
84 SVO 1C
08 MKZ
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Matt S
Joined:
Apr 2001
Mountlake Terrace, WA
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Keep us posted how it goes. I have to do mine as well.
Sold it *
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Joe F
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Jul 2002
Hawkins, Texas - USA
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Coil-overs and CC plates, mmmmmm
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grey88smokin
Joined:
Jun 2004
East Patchogue, NY 11772
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Quote:Originally posted by Joe F:
Coil-overs and CC plates, mmmmmm
Yea rub it in why dont ya
The different design had me a bit confused. The strut mounts came with very vague instructions and no diagram, I figured it out and got the car all together. It was an easy job once I had it all figured out. The steering is nice and crisp again, instead of "jerky" and no more clunks.
84 SVO 1C
08 MKZ
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Matt S
Joined:
Apr 2001
Mountlake Terrace, WA
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did you still need the washer for the ride control like you said?
Sold it *
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Jeff K
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Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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I needed to space the PRC controllers up about 1/8" or so with washers after I did mine several years ago.... no big deal. I forget the part #, but I used the Moog part listed for the TC.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Joe F
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Jul 2002
Hawkins, Texas - USA
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Sorry couldn't resist
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Ryan H
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Oct 2004
Panama City, FL
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Don't forget to have your alignment checked!
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3
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