VB&P suspension kit
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I talked to the VB&P tech guy and, as expected, both kits are very similar. The differences are:
- The S&S has stronger springs (550/360 vs 460/330)
- The S&S lowers the front of the car 1"
- The S&S includes their 'smart strut bracket' (52000B)
Both have the same struts rods, when asked about the HD version (with heim joints) he told me they transfer more noise than the ones with poly ends. They also offer a kind of compromise strut rod with one end with a heim joint and one end with poly joint.
I ended up ordering the Street&Slalom package with a smaller rear sway (5/8") and the HD struts rods. I also got their Complete Poly Conversion Kit to use on the rest of the suspension.
I'm still wondering if I should have go with the 'compromise rods' but I imagine the noise can't be too bad...
Thanks to all for your help!
- The S&S has stronger springs (550/360 vs 460/330)
- The S&S lowers the front of the car 1"
- The S&S includes their 'smart strut bracket' (52000B)
Both have the same struts rods, when asked about the HD version (with heim joints) he told me they transfer more noise than the ones with poly ends. They also offer a kind of compromise strut rod with one end with a heim joint and one end with poly joint.
I ended up ordering the Street&Slalom package with a smaller rear sway (5/8") and the HD struts rods. I also got their Complete Poly Conversion Kit to use on the rest of the suspension.
I'm still wondering if I should have go with the 'compromise rods' but I imagine the noise can't be too bad...
Thanks to all for your help!
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I've heard a few forum posters talk about smart strut rods loosening. Mine never have loosened in 35 or so years and i don't even use lock tight
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I have poly both ends, and have 20K miles on the car since. Every few years I find one loose, and believe me, they are tight to start with.
I think about 2007 or so.
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