79 rear window struts
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79 rear window struts
I'm trying to replace the rear window struts on my 79 sa. the monroe replacements i have are a little too long to accommodate the rear window defroster connectors that are mounted on them. is there a better direct replacement? or a good way to make these work? I haven't been able to find a bushing that would make it work yet. figured someone here has already dealt with it. my '84 didn't have these, they realized it was a bad idea by then.
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yeah, I saw that thread after posting this, but it's too late, I already cut the shafts to get the contacts off. and I don't really want to spend $90 on the struts anyway. I need to make it work. a sleeve or bushing would do the trick, but I can't find one the correct size. a piece of tubing could work, but again can't find the right size.
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the yoke on the replacement unscrews so it's possible to install the connectors, but there's about an inch gap between the connectors. Ace didn't have anything, and I even tried to source a bushing unsuccessfully on line and at fastenall. looks like I'll have to fabricate something. a 3d printer would come in handy right about now. not ready to go the duct tape route yet. I'll figure it out, but I thought someone here might have a quick fix.
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For future people in need of specific sized bushings (plastic or brass bearings, self oiling or not)
Here's a few links to sites that have stock english and metric sizes, also you can configure your own.
https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/mech/...stic%20bearing
https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-bearings
https://www.igus.com/
Here's a few links to sites that have stock english and metric sizes, also you can configure your own.
https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/mech/...stic%20bearing
https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-bearings
https://www.igus.com/
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