Strut bushings

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Strut bushings

Reply #30 – February 07, 2009, 06:53:35 PM

what is the websites for the aftermarket tbird strut mounts?

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Reply #31 – February 07, 2009, 07:00:17 PM

Quote from: Cougar5.0;232986

I had decided after this post that just getting CC plates was best. I had a nice set of MM chrome CC plates for our cars in the cart at JD'S Performance ($236 including shipping), but then I did more research & several people with MM plates were complaining that certain struts had a "thinner" shaft and made horrific noise. If the tolerance of the strut shaft is going to be an issue - especially the struts I was most interested in (Strange adjustable), then I think I will stick with the stock mount and deal with the lack of caster for now.

I got the MM c/c tbird cougar plates with the strange adjustable struts, I just installed them last week but didn't drive yet what did you need to know?

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Reply #32 – February 07, 2009, 11:30:35 PM

Several people complained that the struts click in the mounts because they said the strut shaft didn't fit snugly in the CC plate bearing. I didn't want to chance it.

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Reply #33 – February 08, 2009, 12:21:18 AM

oh really... well I hope they don't LOL It would just drive me nuts. I'll let you know.

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Reply #34 – February 08, 2009, 04:19:24 PM

so is this the aftermarket strut mounts that will work to be able to use mustang strut bushings on our cougars or thunderbirds? here is a link to them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__2-STRUT-MOUNT-MOOG-THUNDERBIRD-CONTINENTAL-80-92-FRONT_W0QQitemZ130275881270QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item130275881270&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

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Reply #35 – February 09, 2009, 02:14:43 AM

Cougar5.0,

Why did you want to go with Strange? Something wrong with Koni, Tokico, or even (heaven forbid) Bilstein?

IF there isn't a solid fit, you'll get horrible sounds from the front end. And then something will probably break, and then the horrible sounds will be even worse.

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Reply #36 – February 09, 2009, 04:50:55 AM

I put together a comparision chart of all the popular struts available with the intent of finding the best street/strip strut available. In the plot below, you can see that the Strange has the widest available adjustment range (excepting perhaps the Tokico D-Spec) which was key as I needed a strut that could be adjusted soft enough to allow me to launch with the stiff Mach1 (600#/in) springs in the front. Since the D-Specs were not only a lot more money, but had some complaints of the adjustment screw turning on it's own, I decided to go with the Strange 10-ways. I'm very happy with the result. They ride nice on the street & can handle the stiff springs, yet they go soft enough to allow weight transfer which can be difficult with a short, stiff spring in the front. They may not have the finesse of a Bilstein or the autocross handling of a Koni Yellow, but they are an excellent all-around street/strip performer with a seemingly good reliability record.

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Reply #37 – February 09, 2009, 05:59:08 PM

That sucks they didn't fit properly. I've had a few Konis, never had an issue with installation.

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Reply #38 – February 09, 2009, 10:18:27 PM

I had no issues with installation because I used the same mounts as in the Ebay ad below:

Quote from: blackcougar71;255972

so is this the aftermarket strut mounts that will work to be able to use mustang strut bushings on our cougars or thunderbirds? here is a link to them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__2-STRUT-MOUNT-MOOG-THUNDERBIRD-CONTINENTAL-80-92-FRONT_W0QQitemZ130275881270QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item130275881270&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

So the answer is - yes, those are the right mounts.

OEM Cougar Strut Mounts

Reply #39 – March 05, 2009, 10:32:54 PM

88 Cougar XR-7. If I remember correctly, the strut mounts they sell at pep boys don't look like the OEM mounts which had the bushings molded in as one piece I think. I've been having a problem with noise when turning. I replaced my struts and mounts with just direct replacement parts from pep boys. Gabriel Struts. I tried lubricating and reinstalling the mounts, but no luck. Can I buy the OEM type mount somewhere or am I just imagining that they are different. Does anyone have a picture of the original equipment mount? Its been awhile and I threw mine away.

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Reply #40 – December 08, 2009, 08:23:07 PM

Quote from: Cougar5.0;256033

I put together a comparision chart of all the popular struts available with the intent of finding the best street/strip strut available. In the plot below, you can see that the Strange has the widest available adjustment range (excepting perhaps the Tokico D-Spec) which was key as I needed a strut that could be adjusted soft enough to allow me to launch with the stiff Mach1 (600#/in) springs in the front. Since the D-Specs were not only a lot more money, but had some complaints of the adjustment screw turning on it's own, I decided to go with the Strange 10-ways. I'm very happy with the result. They ride nice on the street & can handle the stiff springs, yet they go soft enough to allow weight transfer which can be difficult with a short, stiff spring in the front. They may not have the finesse of a Bilstein or the autocross handling of a Koni Yellow, but they are an excellent all-around street/strip performer with a seemingly good reliability record.

Man, that is a great chart, but what the hell is it showing me? LOL
Tell me how to read which shock is best for me.