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    Poly vs. Rod Ends

    Looking to get adjustable LCAs and a double adj. PHB

    Anyone have experience with poly then switching to rod ends or vise versa?

    I've heard bad things about the rod ends being noisy and vibrating a lot. I'm not looking to set my car up for auto-x, just looking to center the rear end and maybe loose some wheel hop at the strip. I think I'll be fine with poly busings, but please post your experience!

    Looking at these - Total would be $150... not bad. I don't think I really need adj. LCAs?

    http://www.foundersperformance.com/p...-Bushings.html
    http://www.foundersperformance.com/p...trol-Arms.html
    Last edited by Lucky SOB; January 9th, 2011, 02:08 PM.
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    I have rod ended here and don't notice them being louder personally.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by DETROITMUSCLE View Post
      I have rod ended here and don't notice them being louder personally.
      Interesting... honestly do you think you gained much from them being rod ends? I think your car has the same purpose as mine (with much more power ), but straight lines and a weekend cruiser...

      Oh and a FYI for everyone...

      Founders is MADE IN AMERICA
      UMI is MADE IN AMERICA
      BMR is MADE IN AMERICA
      Spohn is MADE IN AMERICA
      Last edited by Lucky SOB; January 9th, 2011, 02:27 PM.
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      • #4
        I was just about to ask who makes them, not a bad deal seeing they are 40 plus bucks cheaper than UMI or BMR (LCA'S)

        I'm tempted to buy that PHB
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        • #5
          Originally posted by mcalus View Post
          I was just about to ask who makes them, not a bad deal seeing they are 40 plus bucks cheaper than UMI or BMR (LCA'S)

          I'm tempted to buy that PHB
          Same, just don't think i really NEED rod ends - but wanted to hear some opinions. I know Ryan is and has been running Founders products and was very happy with them on his race car
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          • #6
            Adjustable LCA's and relocation brackets eliminated my wheel hop on my old car, could have just been the relocation brackets. They were poly bushings.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Boost Addict View Post
              Adjustable LCA's and relocation brackets eliminated my wheel hop on my old car, could have just been the relocation brackets. They were poly bushings.
              I'd be willing to spend the money saved from rod ends on the bolt-in relocation brackets. The websites say they are a must for lowered cars...
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              • #8
                Whats the difference between rod ends and not?
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                • #9
                  Mine are BMR double adj chromemoly LCA's with poly bushings and relocation brackets.. They did nothing for my wheel hop.. It wasn't until I switched to a spohn chassis mount T/A that my wheel hop went away..
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by mcalus View Post
                    Whats the difference between rod ends and not?
                    Looks like they allow the bar/arm to pivot? Not sure why that is beneficial?
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                    • #11
                      On buynspeeds website they are only $13 difference between the 2. Wonder how much it really changes the use of it.
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                      • #12
                        Rod ends are great but they will not last forever. It depends the quality rod end, the amount of use it will see, and the amount of rain/crude it will encounter(if it they have rubber seals).

                        For straight line use, Poly should help. Personally I like the 1LE/moog rubber bushings in stock LCA, so the rear end will still articulate without buying rod ends. IMO I like rubber bushings as they are maintenance free and will never squeak or wear out prematurely.
                        Last edited by bri2203; January 9th, 2011, 10:00 PM.

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                        • #13
                          IMO A Poly/Roto joint combo or even a Poly/Rod end combo would be best because it allows articulation of the rear which is better for a handling car.
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                          • #14
                            what about those roto-bearing ones from BMR or spohn? supposed to give you the rigidity of a rod end but the articulation of a poly
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by SlipStreamZ28 View Post
                              what about those roto-bearing ones from BMR or spohn? supposed to give you the rigidity of a rod end but the articulation of a poly
                              Poly bushing do not articulate rod ends or roto joints allow articulation.
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