Rubber Suspension Parts

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  1. Deerhog

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    I need all the rubber front suspension parts for my 1973 Mercury Comet 200 cu in. I need the ones in the picture below and pretty much all of the rest because the car has been sitting for 15 years and all of the rubber has rotted. If someone could help me find a place to get those that would be great.
     
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    Forgot to put in the picture...
     

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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    You need "Strut rod" bushings...Your local parts store should be able to hook you up with those...Do NOT buy poly urethane ones. Get factory replacement rubber ones. Poly one over stress the threaded end of the rods causing them to snap...
     
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    Those will work great but I still need the rest of the rubber parts for the front suspension...
     
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