Strut Rods

[Tim81]

Hello Again, Can anyone tell me if the stock strut rods are straight from end to end or does the end that attaches to the diff have a slight bend in it?

Thanks Tim

 

[Hib Halverson]

Strut rods are straight. If you have a bend in it, the rod is faulty and needs replacement.

 

[Peer81]

Very short topic this one

Groeten Peter

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

Hello Again, Can anyone tell me if the stock strut rods are straight from end to end or does the end that attaches to the diff have a slight bend in it?

Thanks Tim

I believe the strut rods on 81 and 82s are different in design and geometry as compared to earlier C3s. The end caps that contain the bushings are not perpendicular to the shaft itself. Is this what you mean by a 'bend'?

 

[Tim81]

I believe the strut rods on 81 and 82s are different in design and geometry as compared to earlier C3s. The end caps that contain the bushings are not perpendicular to the shaft itself. Is this what you mean by a 'bend'?

Yes, I believe this is exactly what I mean. The rod itself looks straight , but the end that attaches to the diff does not line up with the rod itself, it looks like it is angled just a little. Both strut rods are exactly the same.

Thanks Tim

 

[Hib Halverson]

Yes, I believe this is exactly what I mean. The rod itself looks straight , but the end that attaches to the diff does not line up with the rod itself, it looks like it is angled just a little. Both strut rods are exactly the same.

Thanks Tim

I misunderstood use of the word "bend" in the OP. As a result, I said:

Strut rods are straight. If you have a bend in it, the rod is faulty and needs replacement.

Ignore my earlier statement. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

Yes, I believe this is exactly what I mean. The rod itself looks straight , but the end that attaches to the diff does not line up with the rod itself, it looks like it is angled just a little. Both strut rods are exactly the same.

Thanks Tim

That's normal

 

[spikebot 81]

Just finished removing both trailing arms for rebuild yesterday. I also noticed the strut arms angled slightly towards the front of the car. The previous owner had some rear suspension work done in the past. The rubber bushings look perfect so I'm pretty sure the struts are new and the angle must be part of the bushing alignment. Thanks Tim for starting this thread. I was about to ask the same questions.

 

[Tim81]

Thanks everyone for all the help. I hate to say it but sometimes I'm a "cheap A$$" and I hate spending money on stuff I do not need. I did buy new bushings for the strut rods... Tim

 

[Peer81]

Well, longer topic then I thought it would be.
Btw. I think 82 (collectors?) have alu strud rods where 81's still have steel.

Groeten Peter

 

[6880 Mike]

...I think 82 (collectors?) have alu strud rods where 81's still have steel...

FE7 only I believe.

NOT what you want:

 

[spikebot 81]

FE7 only I believe.

NOT what you want:

WOW this must be the alignment guys speical tricks