Suspension rebuild...adjustable strut rods??

Scody21 said

Just to stir the pot. How much movement does the LCA have where the strut rod connects? And how much movement does this create at the K frame where the strut connects? The deflection will be the same with an adjustable or stock strut bar. Just sayin…

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The factory rubber strut rod bushings are about a 1/2” thick. Under hard braking the LCA can almost completely collapse the rear strut rod bushing with its forward movement. So I’d say the LCA is capable of flexing forward a good 1/4”. That kind of forward movement isn’t possible with an adjustable strut rod, there’s nothing to compress to allow that kind of movement.

Here’s a clip of a video another member posted awhile back. Just watch the front of the strut rod when the wheel turns and the car comes to a stop. This is basic everyday driving, no hard stop, no hard corner.

✂️ Strut rod deflection