[V8Vairs] Rear Strut Rods

[Gary Hoffman]

I hadn't heard of rebuildable Johnny Joints before.  I like Ken's package, especially if they come with the spacers.


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> On Sep 7, 2014, at 11:14 AM, Jim acker <jim.acker at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Speedway Motors has swedged rods with L and R threads. Recommend Johnny Joints, available from Summit, for tie rod ends. Rebuild able, light and super strong.
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Sep 7, 2014, at 7:19 AM, Gord Rexin <gorexin at shaw.ca> wrote:
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>> Sent PM on your website Ken.
>> Gord
>>> On 2014-09-07, at 5:17 AM, Ken Hand wrote:
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>>> I have available lower strut rods with urethane bushings, greasable, and a direct bolt in. These are Aluminum rod with steel ends. I think they are a little more money than the Vette ones but way lighter.
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>>> Ken Hand
>>> Handy Car Care
>>> 248-613-8586
>>> www.corvairmechanic.com
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Gord Rexin <gorexin at shaw.ca>
>>> To: v8vairs <v8vairs at corvair.org>
>>> Sent: Sun, Sep 7, 2014 12:04 am
>>> Subject: [V8Vairs] Rear Strut Rods
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Looking for opinions on replacing stock strut rods with 84- 96 Corvette 
>>> adjustables. Most of the info I found is a couple years old, anyone know how 
>>> well they hold up? I thought of heim joints but it sounds like they wear fast. 
>>> On a side note I replaced my worn out Ford steering rack with a NAPA 
>>> replacement, had to trim 1.25 inches off each tie rod. Will put the tie rod ends 
>>> on tomorrow. When my wife gets back with the camera, I'll take some shots.
>>> Gord
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