Suspension Advise
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Instructor
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From: Jersey shore NJ
Suspension Advise
I am looking to replace all of the ball joints and bushings in my 76. I read most of the posts on the forum and every one has a different opinion as to which brand to buy? VBP, vansteel, volvette? I was looking at Zips deluxe front end kit su - 502 with rubber bushings. I was going to go with the poly but some peolpe say its a harder ride? Did anyone use the zips front end kit? Who has the best kit as far as ball joints , because I see there was an issue with some not lasting long. Thanks for you help! I will be upgrading to 400hp small block down the road ,but 90 % street driven and 10% track.
Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
Prothane polyurathane bushing kit, i think i ordered mine through ecklers or someone, get the trailing arm poly bushings form VBP, and pop for the Moogs from Rockauto.com, they are the best.
If you are looking for a total suspension upgrade i would go for a kit from VBP with the monospring (360lb) and some Bilstiens. if not, see above. good luck
Steve
If you are looking for a total suspension upgrade i would go for a kit from VBP with the monospring (360lb) and some Bilstiens. if not, see above. good luck
Steve
Melting Slicks
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From: Beringen
A lot depends on your personal preference. Poly is a rather sticky plastic, which means that it will sort of bind when a rotational movement is necessary (like in the A-arms), thus creating that squeeking sound. Poly is harder and creates less suspension problems in those area's that need it, but it stiffens the suspension.
I would not use these bushings on the TA's.
I would not use these bushings on the TA's.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
A lot depends on your personal preference. Poly is a rather sticky plastic, which means that it will sort of bind when a rotational movement is necessary (like in the A-arms), thus creating that squeeking sound. Poly is harder and creates less suspension problems in those area's that need it, but it stiffens the suspension.
I would not use these bushings on the TA's.
I would not use these bushings on the TA's.
Due to the aforementioned rotational/binding issues, poly is generally not considered to be a good choice for the T/A bushings on a street car (I used steel spherical bearings because I can't stand the decay of rubber).
From a lot of posts here (and some experiences of my own), Prothane has a very bad rap for their C3 bushings. If you're going with poly, use Energy Suspension or VB&P bushings.
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Due to the aforementioned rotational/binding issues, poly is generally not considered to be a good choice for the T/A bushings on a street car (I used steel spherical bearings because I can't stand the decay of rubber).
Batman-
I am getting mixed views on the t/a bushing question. I like the idea of the spherical bushing, Tell me more and where did you get them.
thanks
Due to the aforementioned rotational/binding issues, poly is generally not considered to be a good choice for the T/A bushings on a street car (I used steel spherical bearings because I can't stand the decay of rubber).
Batman-
I am getting mixed views on the t/a bushing question. I like the idea of the spherical bushing, Tell me more and where did you get them.
thanks
Last edited by frank24; Feb 18, 2008 at 10:33 AM. Reason: quote
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