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[w2dodge]

im going to install a set of rms upper a-arms...now would it be over kill to also install a adjustable struss rod ? firm feel big tie rods and sleeves ?...the car runs low 11's..and i plan on driving it to shows and things with the family...340,3200lbs..

 

[rumblefish360]

I see no need for adjustable strut rods on a street car. Honestly, even a race car. Once you set it up, it should be good to go from there without need to adjust the setting at anytime or reason.

Big tie rods and sleeves? YES! By all means. A heavy duty unit is allways good compare to the wimpy OE material. This is a good idea and frimly beileve in this as a good thing to do. The larger part can take more stress and punishment while lasting longer. A no brainer for me.

 

[w2dodge]

hey rob thanks...man this stuff is exspensive..how things at south conduit brklyn ? i miss fountain ave...

 

[rumblefish360]

No problem.

About fountain ave. It goes down sometimes. I hear things through the grape vine. But I never go there even when I lived in Nassua county. I'm mid way through Suffolk now, so, not for nothin, I'm not driving 45 - 50 minutes for a street race when theres cars here just as fast around the corner. LOL.

 

[abodyjoe]

are you talking about the adjustable rods from rms? if so they have hiem joint ends up front and really free up the suspension. put them on a buddies road runner and couldn't believe how nice the front end traveled without the stock type of strut rods. i wouldn't doubt getting some more travel up front at the track too.

 

[w2dodge]

rms or firm feel...i got the car all apart,i just want to put some modern stuff on it...and do it right.....i use to go to fountain with my dart late 80's...il never forget it...

 

[abodyjoe]

never seen the firm feel ones.

 

[pauly v.100]

i used adjustable strut rods (firmfeel) bec i'm running poly bushings including lca bushings. the poly strut rod bushings are a little to thick to locate the lca tight to the k-frame where its supposed to be. also with poly lca bushings the lca can slide in and out of its socket freely so the adjustable struts locate the lca firmly in their proper place. no need if you're using rubber bushings.
heres some explanations:

http://www.firmfeel.com/adjstrut.htm
http://users.erols.com/mathewg/bushings.html

 

[abodyjoe]

for the same money i would go with the RMS set up.. it will free up the travel a-lot better.

 

[pauly v.100]

yeah, those are sweet!!

 

[autoxcuda]

i used adjustable strut rods (firmfeel) bec i'm running poly bushings including lca bushings. the poly strut rod bushings are a little to thick to locate the lca tight to the k-frame where its supposed to be. also with poly lca bushings the lca can slide in and out of its socket freely so the adjustable struts locate the lca firmly in their proper place. no need if you're using rubber bushings.
heres some explanations:

http://www.firmfeel.com/adjstrut.htm
http://users.erols.com/mathewg/bushings.html

BTW those are my pictures and specs that Matt used on his car/website.

If you have the RMS upper control arms, those should give you all the added adjustment to get the +4 to +6 degrees postive caster. You don't need the added adjustability from an adjustable strut rod.

The benefit of the sperical front rod end is adding to the smoothness of the suspension travel up and down (front end rise for drag racers) and lack of any fore and aft movement when in maximum cornering and braking (quicker reaction times from unloading the chassis for drag racers). They will be a little harsher and translate a little more road vibration.

Is this car setup of for going straight and/or around corners with sway bars, lower profile tires, and at least 340 torsion bars?

 

[pauly v.100]

very informative stuff, thanks !

 

[w2dodge]

il be drag racing very rarely...just a occassional drive here and there.