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AL SPRING EYES #2611768
01/24/19 08:13 PM
01/24/19 08:13 PM
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Will be changing out springs for SS units. 400HP, 9" vet, 4.30 gear DOT slick. I'm changing from /6 to 318, are the aluminum eyes worth anything, street/strip car?

Re: AL SPRING EYES [Re: A/MP] #2611787
01/24/19 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted By A/MP
Will be changing out springs for SS units. 400HP, 9" vet, 4.30 gear DOT slick. I'm changing from /6 to 318, are the aluminum eyes worth anything, street/strip car?

When you ask about worth are you asking about performance or resale value?


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Re: AL SPRING EYES [Re: A/MP] #2611838
01/24/19 11:01 PM
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They transfer forward motion a nanosecond quicker than rubber.
And transmit vibrations to the car as any solid mount has a tendency to do.
They do not break down , and that may be the biggest benefit.
Counting on those rubber bushings to break down at the same rate is optimism on a level I can't comprehend , so eventually one side will be softer than the other and steer the car in tiny , but noticeable levels.
For a performance car , I like the solid front eye bushings to be solid.

Re: AL SPRING EYES [Re: A/MP] #2611843
01/24/19 11:14 PM
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Add a greaseable bolt to help with wear...


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Re: AL SPRING EYES [Re: A/MP] #2611872
01/25/19 12:49 AM
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Counting on those rubber bushings to break down at the same rate is optimism on a level I can't comprehend , so eventually one side will be softer than the other and steer the car in tiny , but noticeable levels.

This^^^


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Re: AL SPRING EYES [Re: A/MP] #2611876
01/25/19 12:53 AM
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With different metals in contact, anti seize before install or something else?

Re: AL SPRING EYES [Re: A/MP] #2612031
01/25/19 01:34 PM
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anti seize is your friend. and don't be afraid to use some. biggrin
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