by Frank Swygert, last updated 01-25-2026

Front Suspension

This page will cover the various AMC front suspension, steering and related items, stock and some improvements. Click on the red text to go to that specific page.

Early Rambler Steering Wheel Adapter

(pre-GM steering column, around 65 and earlier)

Early American Front Suspension, 58-63

(also 54 Nash Rambler, 50-53 uses different upper trunnion design but otherwise the same)

1958 to 1963 Rambler American Idler Arm

High Performance Early American Front Suspension, 58-63

(Includes air suspension)

1961-69 Big Car Front Suspension

(Classic, Rebel, Marlin, Ambassador)

1963-1964 Classic/Ambassador Strut Bushings

1967-83 Strut Rod Bushings

(starting in 64 for the American)

1970-83 Front Spring Perch Fix

Originally designed by John Elle