Rear strut rod question
Team Owner
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Hi P,
Yes, the strut rod bushings are pressed into place.
Regards,
Alan
You can just see the metal sleeve that's part of the bushing.
Yes, the strut rod bushings are pressed into place.
Regards,
Alan
You can just see the metal sleeve that's part of the bushing.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 19, 2017 at 05:59 PM.
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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The original strut rod bushings were actually made into the strut rod and not pressed in. The replacement strut bushings from GM and now in reproduction, had/have a metal sleeve around them so that they could be pressed in place. (show below)
Just a word to the wise, it's usually cheaper to purchase new strut rods vs. buying the bushings and installing them. (Or paying someone to install them).
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...-63-74-correct
Willcox
Just a word to the wise, it's usually cheaper to purchase new strut rods vs. buying the bushings and installing them. (Or paying someone to install them).
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...-63-74-correct
Willcox
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Jun 21, 2017 at 11:40 AM.
Racer
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From: Utica Mi
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
Here is a link to Ecklers.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1970+...d-chassis.html
lot of options available.
I would stay away from the racing rod end ones, and the heim joint ones.(unless someone here on the forum has used them and can give good feedback?)
We have had some race cars at the shop, With 4-link rear suspension With those ends and they were pretty loud.....clanky sounding !
I did all black urethane in my restored 1970 And was pleased with the ride.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1970+...d-chassis.html
lot of options available.
I would stay away from the racing rod end ones, and the heim joint ones.(unless someone here on the forum has used them and can give good feedback?)
We have had some race cars at the shop, With 4-link rear suspension With those ends and they were pretty loud.....clanky sounding !
I did all black urethane in my restored 1970 And was pleased with the ride.
Last edited by phil48315; Jun 21, 2017 at 11:52 AM.
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From: Napa Valley California
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 14,406
Likes: 8,212
From: Napa Valley California
Here is a link to Ecklers.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1970+...d-chassis.html
lot of options available.
I would stay away from the racing rod end ones, and the heim joint ones.(unless someone here on the forum has used them and can give good feedback?)
We have had some race cars at the shop, With 4-link rear suspension With those ends and they were pretty loud.....clanky sounding !
I did all black urethane in my restored 1970 And was pleased with the ride.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1970+...d-chassis.html
lot of options available.
I would stay away from the racing rod end ones, and the heim joint ones.(unless someone here on the forum has used them and can give good feedback?)
We have had some race cars at the shop, With 4-link rear suspension With those ends and they were pretty loud.....clanky sounding !
I did all black urethane in my restored 1970 And was pleased with the ride.
I just ordered new smart struts from Van Steele. They told me that the heim joint struts are great for track or autocross cars, however do require "proper maintenance" frequently. I'm not sure what that maintenance is however they recommended against them for a street driven car.
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From: Lynnwood WA
I just ordered new smart struts from Van Steele. They told me that the heim joint struts are great for track or autocross cars, however do require "proper maintenance" frequently. I'm not sure what that maintenance is however they recommended against them for a street driven car.
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Melting Slicks
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So far my adjustable strut rods have needed adjusting twice in just over a year. (Less than a thousand miles) That's also mean two alignments! I don't know why they did not double nut or put a bearing between the nut and strut so when the rod flexes it wouldn't undue the nut. If I could afford to do it over I would go with the heim joint because people on this forum say they stop the flex. Just yesterday I had the alignment shop drown the thing in red lock tight, we'll see how that goes. The adjustable rods gave me the best rear wheel alignment I've ever had as far as making both sides even, so I think it's worth finding a solution.