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Comparo: Guldstrand 5 Link vs adding two upper struts.

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Old May 18, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Default Comparo: Guldstrand 5 Link vs adding two upper struts.

What's the collective wisdom between these two systems?
Guldstrand - race proven, much more expensive, possibly requiring body removal to install
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Additional Upper struts - bolt on, reasonably priced, body on
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Old May 18, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Default Re: Comparo: Guldstrand 5 Link vs adding two upper struts. (flynhi)

guldstrand corrects toe change problem. Just adding upper struts doesn't since the trailing arm is still fixed to the frame and has to make a movement over a arch.
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Default Re: Comparo: Guldstrand 5 Link vs adding two upper struts. (flynhi)

This is definately a case of "you get what you pay for".
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Default Re: Comparo: Guldstrand 5 Link vs adding two upper struts. (Twin_Turbo)

guldstrand corrects toe change problem. Just adding upper struts doesn't since the trailing arm is still fixed to the frame and has to make a movement over a arch.
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