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Case of the upside down dogbone

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  1. Irishman

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    #2 Alex308qv, Dec 20, 2019
    Nuts are on the right (like last photo) on an '85. My guess is it's because most assemblers were right-handed! Note, strut design is different on an '85.
     
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    #3 kcabpilot, Dec 20, 2019
    Are you certain your "good authority" isn't just messin' with you?
     
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    #4 Rifledriver, Dec 20, 2019
    Your good authority shouldn't be listened to.
     
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    #5 miketuason, Dec 20, 2019
    Maybe he meant unauthority:D
     
  6. sp1der

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    #6 sp1der, Dec 21, 2019
    Yes symmetrical does not matter which way round
     
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  9. Irishman

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    #9 Irishman, Dec 22, 2019
    Could the claim be some sort of Concours judging issue? Such as, the head of the bolts must be on the left side of the car? Therefore, as viewed installed in the car (the head of the bolts were on the right side of the car when this happened) it appears "upside down"?

    I don't think my authority was having me on.
     
  10. Rifledriver

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    #10 Rifledriver, Dec 22, 2019
    I am on the board that makes concours judging rules for Ferrari. If someone ever deducts for the bolts being installed backwards or the strut being upside down send that person to me. He needs to be corrected.
     
  11. waymar

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    #11 waymar, Dec 22, 2019
    I would have to agree on the bolt direction theory. When I had my bushings replaced the strut measure symmetrical. The mounting bracket on the rear bulkhead was definitely directional. Just saying......
     
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    #12 Rifledriver, Dec 22, 2019
    I wouldn't.
     

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