69 Shock Tower Bushings

[shawnmd]

I am looking for new shock tower bushings for my 69 Charger.  These are the rubber bushings (with metal inserts) that are placed in the shock towers and that the top of the shocks bolt through.  The local parts stores look at me like I am crazy when I ask for them and I thought if I can get a part number from a manufacturer, and bring that to them they will be able to order them for me.  Some of the manufacturers in my area are, KYB, Spicer, Auto Parts Plus, Carquest etc.  Anyone have a part number?  I know Yearone has them but by the time they get here, they'd probably be at least $100.

[Shakey]

Contact Bill Allphin of A+M Hightech Automotive.

Search this site and his and you will find out he has what you need.

[Charger-Bodie]

and a little tip for ya when installing them, put just a little wax and grease remover or solvent of some kind on them and they slide right in!

[shawnmd]

Would they be the same on a late model m-body like a 79 diplomat?

[resq302]

Bill Alphin might be able to help you answer that as well.

[gtx6970]

Would they be the same on a late model m-body like a 79 diplomat?

No, I think 1975 and later cars take a shorter bushing - aka different part number

[HeavyFuel]

Gonna dig this one up from the grave, rather than start a new topic.

I see no fewer than three different front shock bushings available.  Anybody with some input on favorites or what works best?

The moogs with the sleeve insert are around $50 a set,    so I'm leaning toward getting the other moog, and inserting my own sleeve.  

Or is the original design (top pic) the best?  I'm shying away from it, because it could be a very cheaply made knock-off.........with the moog, at least I have the name to back it up.

Stock look is also a concern, I'd like to re-use my original top washers that live in the engine bay.

[y3chargerrt]

The bottom two pictures are strut rod bushings.

[resq302]

The bottom two pictures are strut rod bushings.

The top one is the only correct one for an upper shock bushing.

[HeavyFuel]

Yes...of course.   

I feel like a dumb-ass now....      

[resq302]

   no one is perfect!  Lets face it, if Mopar was perfect, they would have made the 69 Charger version first instead of the 68!