[JSHarvey]

If I replace the strut rod bushings on a 65 do I need to get an alingment? It looks like these simply lock the strut rod in a specific place, not like there is an adjustment. Also any tips on doing the job? Also the 65 and 66 use the same bushings, right?

Thanks in advance.

John

 

[Dinosawnj]

Kinda. This is based on the assumption that you are replacing the bushing because of play or too much compression in the old bushing. The new bushing (any material) won't have the same crush or play, hence the change in alignment. How material, only a gauge will tell.

B.

 

[HoosierBuddy]

I agree with dino.

I did mine at the same time I did the Shelby drop, so I had to have mine aligned anyway...but if your bushings are worn, and your car was aligned with worn bushings, putting in new ones could potentially change things.

As far as I know '65s and 66's are identical. One thing some people have said is that Polyeurathane Strut rod bushings can cause your strut rods to break. I don't know. I put in PE ones and haven't had any trouble (knock on wood).

Phil

 

[kvinkler]

You should, Your caster will change.