Posted By: A/MP
AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 12:13 AM
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?
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 12:44 AM
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?
Posted By: tubtar
Re: AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 03:01 AM
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.
Posted By: astjp2
Re: AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 03:14 AM
Add a greaseable bolt to help with wear...
Posted By: polyspheric
Re: AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 04:49 AM
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^^^
Posted By: A/MP
Re: AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 04:53 AM
With different metals in contact, anti seize before install or something else?
Posted By: moparx
Re: AL SPRING EYES - 01/25/19 05:34 PM
anti seize is your friend. and don't be afraid to use some.