Enhance Suspension Performance with Moog K8659 Strut Rod Bushing Review

Moog strut bushings ordered for my 97 Tbird. I have purchased Moog branded parts in the past and have maintained their high quality and reputation. Delivery was quick within a few days. If there are any problems, I will update this review.

You don't torque them to the factory torque settings or they'll break pretty quickly. I had to call Moog tech support to ask how to insert them, which would be unnecessary if they came with instructions. They are so different from the factory sockets that it should be obvious. In any case, tighten the nut until it makes contact, then turn it 2-3 more full turns. The bushings should be roughly centered with the same threads showing on both sides. You still have to align it, so let the technician

All mechanics know that Moog is practically the best chassis brand. I have been using their products for many years. 1989-1997 Thunderbirds and Cougars are known to have problems with their strut bushings. Using these PLASTIC bushings is NOT the way to solve the problem! I carefully installed them on my 1993 LX show car. I even removed the metal washers from the stock front rubber bushings to give these plastic bushings a flat mounting surface (the hole has a rounded edge). The first thing I…