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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: hypostang on March 23, 2010, 06:04:18 PM

Title: Upper strut mounts
Post by: hypostang on March 23, 2010, 06:04:18 PM
I have a question about upper strut mount applications
 

 Monroe list a different number for 87/88  as opposed to 83/86
 whereas KYB  and Moog list the same part number for all 83/88 except 87/88 turbo .
 Can someone enlighten me as to why ?
 I know the turbos have ride control , but what is the difference in non TC uppers ?
Title: Upper strut mounts
Post by: Aerocoupe on April 09, 2010, 11:39:01 AM
Me too and it may be the terminology you are using.  Struts are the dampers on the front of the car.  Are you talking about the caster/camber plates for the struts or are you talking about the upper control arms (UCA's) on the rear end of the car?

Darren
Title: Upper strut mounts
Post by: hypostang on April 09, 2010, 02:14:23 PM
The front upper strut mounts with the three bolts and the rubber bushings is what I am referring to.
 I am using the name that  the above named manufactures use .

 Caster camber plates I understood to be  what aftermarket replacement adjustable pieces were called .

I figured out the answer to my initial question after some research.
87/88  birds and cougars use a different strut (damper)than the earlier cars .
Actually the same struts as the mustang , where as the 83-86 have bird specific struts .
 
 The Monroe pieces have a different parts pack than the others that is the difference as to coverage .
Title: Upper strut mounts
Post by: Aerocoupe on April 09, 2010, 02:56:03 PM
Glad you figured it out and this is some good info I am sure someone else will need in the future.  I had no idea that these were even available at a parts store.  I just installed a set of Maximum Motorsports CC plates for a T-Bird on mine and was done with it.

Darren