Adjustable Strut Rods
Many claim the the strut holds the lower in place when they use the poly lower bushings on the LCA pins. And then they add a grease fitting on top of that.
The adjustable struts if used with the OEM rubber bushings work fine, The swivel at the front lets you eliminate the strut rod bushing which limits the forward and rearward movement at the outer side of the LCA. I madethese to eliminate the wheel from moving back while foot braking the car on the start line. While using the brakes to hold the car back it squashes the strut rod bushing. When leaving off the brake the wheel bounces front causing shake. Also the swivel action from the hyme joint lets the suspension travel up and down without resistance for weight transfer.
Everyone has a different reason but this was the reason for the first design as I copied from Ray Bartons Hemi Dart pictured below. His car was the first to have these on many years ago. After destroying many strut bushings from pressure on the line . He came up with these. Then they were copied , redesigned and sold to make money off of people for street cars. The OEM style hold the suspension tighter when installed with OEM LCA bushings. Remember always use rubber on the lowers and struts. Uppers you can use poly because they are encased in steel.
These struts we copied from Ray Bartons car will never be used on a daily street driven car. When you redesign the wheel you have to start with a fresh design. Complete suspension made by HDK and others should be considered before you change to different parts for a street car.
I have been rebuilding and selling OEM rebuilt suspensions for Many , many years and have tried what ever is out there nothing works better then OEM parts on a OEMsuspension for the street. Keeps it all stiff forward and cornering. No forward and rearward movement from pushed in lubed poly bushings. Some of the venders could sell ice to an eskimo. And there are members who defend them because they bought the parts for their car. And you know how that goes . Once you waist your money what you bought is the best. LOL
Many claim the the strut holds the lower in place when they use the poly lower bushings on the LCA pins. And then they add a grease fitting on top of that.
The adjustable struts if used with the OEM rubber bushings work fine, The swivel at the front lets you eliminate the strut rod bushing which limits the forward and rearward movement at the outer side of the LCA. I madethese to eliminate the wheel from moving back while foot braking the car on the start line. While using the brakes to hold the car back it squashes the strut rod bushing. When leaving off the brake the wheel bounces front causing shake. Also the swivel action from the hyme joint lets the suspension travel up and down without resistance for weight transfer.
Everyone has a different reason but this was the reason for the first design as I copied from Ray Bartons Hemi Dart pictured below. His car was the first to have these on many years ago. After destroying many strut bushings from pressure on the line . He came up with these. Then they were copied , redesigned and sold to make money off of people for street cars. The OEM style hold the suspension tighter when installed with OEM LCA bushings. Remember always use rubber on the lowers and struts. Uppers you can use poly because they are encased in steel.
These struts we copied from Ray Bartons car will never be used on a daily street driven car. When you redesign the wheel you have to start with a fresh design. Complete suspension made by HDK and others should be considered before you change to different parts for a street car.
I have been rebuilding and selling OEM rebuilt suspensions for Many , many years and have tried what ever is out there nothing works better then OEM parts on a OEMsuspension for the street. Keeps it all stiff forward and cornering. No forward and rearward movement from pushed in lubed poly bushings. Some of the venders could sell ice to an eskimo. And there are members who defend them because they bought the parts for their car. And you know how that goes . Once you waist your money what you bought is the best. LOL
