INGALLS Front Tension Strut Rod

[artsho]

I bought a set of INGALLS Front Tension Strut Rods from RCM 2 years ago....Well yesterday the drivers side snapped....Thats right it snapped in half.....Now I'm going to the junk yard for used stock pieces.....Gotta love it...after market is not always better..

 

[frosho]

You're not the first to go through this...

I just had the scariest night of my life!!! Adjustable strut rod owners please read!!

There was another similar thread just last week I think.

 

[93rev2sev]

That's some dangerous stuff, right there.

Neve ever will I install these deadly parts.

 

[itwonder]

New OEM still available from Ford. I just bought a pair, ~$60 each. Decided to reset the clock back to parts with zero pitting while they can still be purchased.

My original ones are probably as good as most that will be found in an east coast junkyard. I think they are still serviceable with some cleanup. If you want them, they are yours for the cost of shipping. Can send pics if you want to see what they look like.

 

[inverse1216]

i wish i would have seen this thread before i bought them. anyhow i was trying to source the oem stuff but when i called ford they told me they were no longer available that is why i went with the aftermarket. can anyone else varify if the oem is still available? also has anyone brought this to the attention of ingalls?

 

[Racer X]

I would look for used parts from the West coast or from the south.

Those Ingalls arms are a fatality waiting to happen. I'm surprised that they're being sold still, since everyone in the community knows that they're incredibly dangerous.

 

[inverse1216]

I would look for used parts from the West coast or from the south.

Those Ingalls arms are a fatality waiting to happen. I'm surprised that they're being sold still, since everyone in the community knows that they're incredibly dangerous.

i was out of the loop for a few years i just got back in this year so i missed some crucial bits of information such as this

 

[AREA 91]

I bought a set of INGALLS Front Tension Strut Rods from RCM 2 years ago....Well yesterday the drivers side snapped....Thats right it snapped in half.....Now I'm going to the junk yard for used stock pieces.....Gotta love it...after market is not always better..

This is the reason the set I have has been sitting on my shelf for a few years.

 

[shopartsnw]

SHO Source can get you good quality used West Coast front tension strut rods. I just set us a new ad for used tension strut rods.

http://shosource.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=61_3_34&products_id=338

There is not a picture yet, but you can go ahead and order if you want.

Thanks

Mike

 

[SeanMc]

I've had my Ingalls strut rods for going on 2 years now. No issues. I've done a track session, multiple mountain runs, launches, etc....still strong. I'm thinking there might have been a bad batch. Also, without them, my caster would never be right. Right now I'm trying to get Ingalls to warranty my drivers side lower control arm, and tie rod. The boots have split open.