Adjustable strut rods post-install thoughts
The rubber in the OEM bushings is not "bonded" to the shells. It's just a friction fit that holds them in place. Nothing fancy. The rubber is just so lousy in shear that it usually tears before the surface friction lets go. The strut rod is still what keeps the LCA from moving around on the pin. Without them the rubber would just fail when exposed to the additional suspension loads.
Nothing bonded here...
You've obviously never installed a set of polyurethane or Delrin bushings. Or maybe not properly?Yes, it's a different installation process and the length of the strut rods is more critical, but that shouldn't be surprising because it's an aftermarket part made out of a completely different material with different properties. There's less flex so the strut rods must be the right length. Properly done there is less binding with the poly or delrin bushings, the LCA moves through its range of travel with less resistance, and is more accurately located. If the installation is done properly.
I suggest you do avoid them, since you don't seem to understand the difference between "plastic", polyurethane and Delrin, or how they're suppose to work when you install them properly.
The rubber in the OEM bushings is not "bonded" to the shells. It's just a friction fit that holds them in place. Nothing fancy. The rubber is just so lousy in shear that it usually tears before the surface friction lets go. The strut rod is still what keeps the LCA from moving around on the pin. Without them the rubber would just fail when exposed to the additional suspension loads.
Nothing bonded here...
You've obviously never installed a set of polyurethane or Delrin bushings. Or maybe not properly?Yes, it's a different installation process and the length of the strut rods is more critical, but that shouldn't be surprising because it's an aftermarket part made out of a completely different material with different properties. There's less flex so the strut rods must be the right length. Properly done there is less binding with the poly or delrin bushings, the LCA moves through its range of travel with less resistance, and is more accurately located. If the installation is done properly.
I suggest you do avoid them, since you don't seem to understand the difference between "plastic", polyurethane and Delrin, or how they're suppose to work when you install them properly.