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I bought a bunch of aluminum, hexagon tie rod blanks from Speedway Motors, on clearance on Ebay, a few years ago. I think they were made by AFCO. They were gold anodized. Ended up getting the taps on ebay and bought a handful of lock nuts from Speedway as well. EDIT In hind sight, they weren't...

What pins do you have the Delrin bushings on?

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You may be old but you sure have some growing up to do.

Actually, I disagreed in post 47 and never retracted it. It was in reference to the fact that you believe there is nothing holding the control arm from moving front to back on the pin. That is what the strut rod does....That's why I disagreed.

Just asking a question, no need to go toddler or anything. Sometimes people disagree, you can take your ball and go home if you want but its just a discussion. In the past you have said that people who buy the adjustable strut rods were stupid, and that they will buy anything that the...

This is exactly why people use adjustable strut rods like QA1 and Hotchkis. How is yours any different from theirs?

The strut rod moves in an arc, moving the pivot point further away from the control arm lessens the amount that the lower control arm has to deviate fore and aft during its travel. This was actually smart believe it or not.... I would have executed the brackets differently and incorporated the...

I'm curious how the heim joint swivel on the end of your custom strut rod is different than a QA1 or hotchkis swivel? Other than moving the pivot point back they are the same design.

Here are a few quick explanations of a strut rods function I acquired via the inter webs. The first is from Global West Suspension. (Ford) ———————————————————————————- 1. “The strut rod, also called brake reaction strut rod, attaches at the front cross member under the radiator and extend back...

Ok, now hold the same swivel and push and/or pull it in and out to simulate the actual forces that a lower control arm strut rod combo would incur. What happens? The extension falls off and lands on your foot because the ratchet isn’t riding on a pivot shaft.

I figured it out! You actually think that there is a swivel on the control arm side of the adjustable strut rod! Haha, that’s why you believe the control arm can fall off of the pin and that the strut rod doesn’t hold the arm in place through its cycle. Ah, finally put to rest. You were just...

You lost me.... how the hell could the arm pivot off the pin? The “swivel” end of the strut rod is fixed to the k-member. The LCA end of the the strut is just as the OEM unit, through the tube in the arm with a nut on the back. There is no “swivel” on the control arm end of the strut. It is...

Great idea! Thanks for your help! I’m not home for the next few days but I will weigh them when I get home. In the meantime, here is a link to the original article in hot rod magazine. Picture 3 of 10 explains the 3lb difference and you can clearly see the contoured back and extra material that...

I’ve read this multiple times over. That’s where some of my information came from. Just wondering if anyone here that has a car that is made to handle has any actual seat of the pants information.

Spindle Comparison Yes it is, 3 lbs according to this link as well as Andy F.

I posted this question on moparts as well but I’m curious to hear what the a-body folks think on the subject. Just curious what everyone’s take is on the a-body vs Fmj spindle in a handling application? It seems as though the fmj spindle is not only lighter but has better “numbers” than the...

Do you need to use the 73-76 drag link with the spool mount or can you mix and match with the earlier version?

Yeah, I have qa1 upper control arms and I am upgrading to the big bolt pattern. I didn't realize that the lower ball joints were different as well. I just thought that the uppers had the larger ball joint.

Ok, would this include the lower ball joints? They are different part numbers as well. Thanks, Dave

Swapping in a 73-76 k member into my 70 duster. I noticed that the 73 up drag link is different than the 67-72. Do I need to find a 73+ one to use this k? Do I need the 73 idler arm as well?

I have a 70 duster that I'm putting a 67 b body 8 3/4 into as well as the 1 1/2" spring relocation kit. Which sway bar works with this set up? I have read somewhere about the e body Hellwig kit... What about the hotchkis unit?