Strut rod bushings difference

[Mopar Momzee]

I ordered the PST rebuild kit with rubber bushing for a 1968 valiant on the right is what PST sent out on the left is what’s stock. Why the difference in the shape?

 

[SMCARNUT]

The ones on the right are the correct ( stock ) ones. The one the left is it a two piece? If not it is just a smashed up old one. They will start looking like the one on the left as soon as you tighten them up.

 

[Plymouth 65]

The original has been installed and used. Once you install the PST bushings they will take on the same shape eventually! 65'

 

[Mopar Momzee]

Thanks guys so what way goes in first long tapered side?

 

[SMCARNUT]

Long tapers side first. I always lube them up with a little soap and water first.

 

[Mopar Momzee]

I guess i should have specified, long tapered side sticks out the front?

 

[SMCARNUT]

Long taper side sticks out the front.

 

[cudamark]

The factory installed the one piece strut rod bushings by pressing the bushing into the K-member from the front, with the tapered end going toward the rear. Once installed, I can't see what difference it would make, but, I always push mine in from the front, tapered end in first like they show in the factory manual.

 

[Mopar Momzee]

Manual, hmmm good point to look at it more then I do thanks sir

 

[SMCARNUT]

I have done it both ways personal preference I guess. I have always found that when putting on the last washer and nut it seemed easier when I put in the bushing in from the back and the taper side stuck out the front.

 

[Mopar Momzee]

Well I’m going to try it by the book. Well see