It's astonishing to me that this Mustang strut rod information is not included in the 1965 or 1966 Ford
SHOP Manual, so I'm coming here for confirmation, and to share the word of what (to me) is a rather important piece of install information. The flattened end of the strut rod is at a different angle on each side, depending on whether the reference mark faces up or down. This applies to
only the 65-66 strut rods, as '67 and up are a completely different design and can only be installed one way.
Marcus Anghel's excellent suspension guide shows/states that the cast "slash mark" on the strut rod faces
down when installed (I say correct). But next month's Hemmings Motor News shows/states just the opposite (I say wrong).
Responses from the experts here on the SAAC Forum should make this an important future reference for all strut rod servicers/installers.
Thanks,
Kieth
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