Adjustable Strut Rods

MRGTX said
I'm taking in the info and differing views in this thread and I'm grateful that you guys are sharing your opinions and knowledge...

Just an unsolicited suggestion- Please just assume the other guy isn't insulting your family lineage just because they disagree.

There are often multiple ways to view and address a problem. In the end, one may be the scientifically preferable explanation but that doesn't make every other contribution a waste of time or energy.

Christ, we're all fans of these humble, primitive, lovable cars...and driving/tinkering with them how the majority of us prefer to enjoy our free time. that's pretty damn good starting point for common ground. Isn't it?

I agree with everyone having an opinion. What I don't like is vendor's promoting and selling things that they know are not compatible to OEM standards. Then, When they start to wear they come up with a greasable pins to make them even more undesirable. All about the Benjamins.

Poly material is no good unless it is sandwiched between two sleeve at the manufacture to prevent friction and wear. I have several 3500 dodge rams . The track bar bushings were getting old. Same style as the LCA on and mopar. I replace the one truck with poly easy to put in slip them in with lube. I bought several sets thinking I would have them on hand for the other trucks and installed them. That same truck one year later needed the track bar bushings. We put rubber back in . Now one of the others are bad. Poly turns to powder over time and is just a gimmick for the street. Are they stiffer in some applications? Yes for a couple races then toss them in the garbage. We used them on many race quads and cars. They don't last but a couple races but are easy to replace in the pits.

There are applications where poly is good for anti-vibe. Thats it. Good example is replace your rubber hammer with a poly hammer and see how long it lasts. It will chipp away into pieces in no time.

But that is not even the issue with using them in the LCA's. They do not hold the arms in place as the OEM style does. They are ripped before you install them. They have no inner or outer sleeves. And if they did they would chew themselves to pieces in no time without lube and clearance to prevent friction. Rubber can twist and not slide on the sleeves. Poly cannot. So they are made to let he movement occur front and back that OEM style does not unless they are ripped.

OEM rubber. style only rip due to age or being tightened in full raised or full lowered position. If tightened in the middle of their travel they last a very long time and prevent forward and rearward movement. Once they are ripped they are the same as a new poly. Junk. They then can move forward and rearward. The strut rod only holds the outer part of the LCA at the wheel.

I hope I get this info to a couple of members. At least I have done my part informing some. there are people with common sense. Others will never admit they wasted their money. I am sure I will get another car in here soon that I can get some pictures of. They come here periodically after they can't keep tires from wearing or their cars from wondering.