This product has received the 'Crappy Product' certificate.
Items that receive the 'Crappy Product' certificate are products that we carry for comparison purposes as they are often the version offered by other vendors or because it is the only version available. We would not be willing to use these parts on our own cars, and we do not recommend purchasing these parts.
WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT RETURNS FOR THESE PARTS.
Product Condition Grades
Below is a general description of what the criteria is for our product condition grades. These are generalizations that are intended to give you an idea of the condition of the product at a quick glance. Because different parts degrade at different rates, there are variances in what the letters represent, please see the products description for details about the condition of any particular product.
A = Excellent / Above Average
B = Average / Some flaws / Good to Excellent Driver Quality
C = Obvious flaws / Poor to Average Driver Quality
D, E, F = Worse, Worser, Worsest
This listing is for a premium quality pair of 1970 original strut rods in grade "A" used condition. What sets them apart from our grade "B" rods is that after they have been bead blasted they have a smooth finish, no pock marks from rust. This is for the person who is doing a show car and wants the very best, original correct parts that can be found. The reproductions are made in China and work fine but they are different on every detail and do not come with the specialty bolts that attach the rear on the arm to the lower control arm. The hardware included with the Chinese parts is not even close to original. The most noticeable thing that is incorrect with the Chinese version is they do not have the second set of threads at the end for the castle nut. This set is available with or without good used mounting hardware. These come as taken from a dry Western parts car, we do not sand blast them. The used rods shown were cleaned to display the condition. 1968-69 and 1970-73 strut rods are the same and interchange. The difference is the 1968-69 rods have step down threads on the end with an extra nut, which is not needed.
Sold as a bare pair of strut rod, we also offer the used hardware for installation
here.