adjustable rear strut bar....necessary?
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adjustable rear strut bar....necessary?
I have a 81 that really has had little done to it in the 18 years I have had it. Stored on a lift and occasionally driven. Zero frame rust, and in decent shape. This fall I plan to go through the suspension, for the rear strut rods can I get away with just replacing the bushings or should I get the adjustable rear strut? This a not a hard riven car....but want to not totally cheap out. Any recommendations for front and rear suspensions welcomed.
thx Cliff
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Rebuilding to stock isnt cheaping out,
99% of c3 owners do not need anything more than stock suspension in good condition,
While the adjustment cam for stock struts leave something to be desired and many do like to upgrade, if you do be sure to get good ones,
I went all the way with ball ends,
But a heck of a lot of c3s and c2s do just fine with stock struts....
99% of c3 owners do not need anything more than stock suspension in good condition,
While the adjustment cam for stock struts leave something to be desired and many do like to upgrade, if you do be sure to get good ones,
I went all the way with ball ends,
But a heck of a lot of c3s and c2s do just fine with stock struts....
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I think most would agree that the stock struts are structurally as strong as they need to be. The problem is more in the method of adjustment with the stock eccentric system, which can loosen and allow camber changes. With the adjustable systems available, that problem goes away. And if you go all the way to the Heim / ball end type end fittings, there is no rubber or poly to give and this holds the camber of the rear tires even more.
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OK...thanks, for $100 bucks I will go with the ones from zip...heim joint is way overkill. Did the rear snubber bushing yesterday on the front of the diff...what a PIA, finally had to remove the back of the drive shaft to do it. Directions from Wilcox make this sound so easy.....
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OK...thanks, for $100 bucks I will go with the ones from zip...heim joint is way overkill. Did the rear snubber bushing yesterday on the front of the diff...what a PIA, finally had to remove the back of the drive shaft to do it. Directions from Wilcox make this sound so easy.....
I am right by you in Commack. What shows do you go to?
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Would like to hit some shows now that I have time, let me know if you here of any around?
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