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Firmfeel Strut Rod Recommendation

Started by 70 Challenger Lover, February 17, 2024, 06:17:25 AM

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70 Challenger Lover

Has anyone tried these Firmfeel strut rods? Wondering what they thought.

I like the idea of adjusting the length to keep the LCA from moving back and forth under braking but I really liked the look of these bars because they do not use a heim joint. I don't want a heim joint.

I am using rubber bushings on the uppers and lowers because I want the best ride quality I can get on the car. My thought was to use rubber bushings on these adjustable strut rods too. I've read a few posts where people complained about poly bushings on strut rods. Any input on rubber vs. poly for the strut rods only?

I have plans for cool upgrades on another car but this car will get rubber uppers and lowers with factory torsion bars. I am only asking about using these adjustable Firmfeel strut rods on a stock suspension with either rubber or poly bushings.

Never used an adjustable strut rod before. Will I feel any difference over a non adjustable factory bar, all other things remaining stock?

Brads70

They aid in caster settings when doing a front end alignment. Problem is if you go to far with the adjustment it will bind the lower control arm bushing and wear it out quickly. In your case I'd say this is a part not really beneficial and you won't notice a difference unless what you have now is bent. 

70 Challenger Lover

Quote from: Brads70 on February 17, 2024, 06:42:15 AMThey aid in caster settings when doing a front end alignment. Problem is if you go to far with the adjustment it will bind the lower control arm bushing and wear it out quickly. In your case I'd say this is a part not really beneficial and you won't notice a difference unless what you have now is bent. 

Good to know. My original strut rods are still good. I always hear guys say this is the single most important upgrade on our cars so I thought I'd give it serious consideration.

I can see how it could cause binding issues if improperly adjusted. Firmfeel suggests mocking it all up without a torsion bar to check the full range of motion for binding.