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AL SPRING EYES

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

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?
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. biggrin
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