I have a few of the ball and socket version available currently...this uses one standard rubber bush at the rear on the Z.
There should be a washer. When was it assembled? Perhaps someone forgot it when they removed it.
Guys, I may be 'up' for upgrading my rods.
I would like something adjustable for length - mine are currently 'spaced out' for max castor.
Group buy if we can agree on what to buy? Can you help us Mr F?
Quite high as it's possibly Metal fatigue that caused it to snap, so I would be worried about the state of the other unit still on the car.
Had both the near side and the offside go (at different times) around 2004/5 when going over speed bumps, sounded like gunshots
I was using polyurethane bushes
Have been using alternative solutions since then
I would imagine it would cause a problem under any braking as there is nothing stopping the suspension arm moving backwards. Under severe braking I would think you will lose the wheel as it moves back in the arch. Not something I would want to experience.
Mike has been selling the ball joint arrangement for a long while. IMO this issue is a much bigger problem on road cars with standard suspension which has a lot of travel. On a track car with much stiffer suspension, you don't get much travel at all so shouldn't be an issue. Those of us that run adjustable compression rods have a ball joint arrangement so the tension rod doesn't act as a torsion bar.
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Not knowing much on the subject my concern is if fitting upgraded rods (quoted as unbreakable) with standard suspension whether this could cause other components to fail and if fitting upgraded rods if it is wise/necessary to upgrade any other components at the same time.
I can't think of an issue. You may notice that the suspension is slightly softer, especially on roll, that's all.
I can't think of an issue. You may notice that the suspension is slightly softer, especially on roll, that's all.
Given what Jonbills experienced Rob's correct - hence I was saying you know you will want the uprated roll bars
Replacing with the ball joint ones should reduce the stress on other parts. Even with those they recommend rubber at the back and poly at the front.
Put up a photo of the part you think is bent and let's see. My front wheel was connecting with the arches just by being half a nut loose so without a rod I would imagine it would sit quiet a lot forward. You may not have bent anything - but let's see a pic.
Thanks Rob
Gotcha, I’ve just re-read his post and its just clicked. I've a lot to learn.
...............with my rods tightened to the correct torque, the wheel is crazy close to the body work when turning..............
Stock sized 195s
Ok so 14", but what profile 60?
I want to compare dia with my tyres - I had to go smaller at the front because mine actually touched!