I am trying to get to the bottom of the issue regarding the proper direction for strut rod bushing washers. I know this has been discussed numerous times before (which is why I did not want to start a new thread). I just need it close enough so he can take the car in for an alignment after the bushings are installed. HOW do I get close to correct caster without the aid of alignment equipment. My questions would be, how tight should the nuts be on the frame end of the rods? I have never replaced strut bushings, and it looks relatively easy.
I had him move the car as I watched the front wheel when he applied the brakes.Įverytime he applied the brake pedal, the front wheels moved back and forth about a half inch. I didn't suspect the strut bushings until I noticed the bottoming out ceased when I applied the brakes. I drove it, and it feels like it is bottoming out when it hits a rut in the road. The car seems to ride well, except on a rough street. He is not to well versed in mechanics, and I asked why he thinks the bushings need to be replaced. My neighbor down the block from me has a 65 bird, and asked me yesterday if I would replace the strut rod bushings on his car.
