Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings

426Fred · 01-20-2013, 04:13 PM

I am finishing up getting my 64 Plymouth Savoy (I/SA 383) ready for stock this season and was wondering if any other Mopar racers can help me out. I was planning on running dynamic struct rods with the heim joints but now that the NHRA has clarified the rules concerning strut rods, what would be the best possible "legal" set up? Can we use an adjustable strut rod with the stock type bushings and if so, what are the best busings to use providing the best performance? Any other front suspension tips would be appreciated. I will be using the Calvert rear suspension setup including the mono leaf springs if that helps in providing an answer.

Thanks for the help.

Myron Piatek · 01-20-2013, 05:43 PM

I have Energy Suspension bushings on my struts. They are 2-piece polyurathane with a bushing. Harder (less deflection) and more durable than rubber and easier to install than the 1 piece. The harder material may have an affect on how loose the suspension is, but I really think it's not enough to worry about.

426Fred · 01-20-2013, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the info Myron. Anyone else have any ideas or feedback concerning the adjustable strut with the Energy Suspension bushings?

Again, thanks for the help !

chris ok · 01-20-2013, 08:41 PM

Is there a place to put a grease fitting in them. I don't know what kind of shells they are in. You can do it with the GM's A and F bodies.

Steve Hayward · 01-21-2013, 01:47 PM

moog bushings are more flexible.............

Larry Hill · 01-22-2013, 10:01 AM

I use new stock stuff and change it out every two years. The car stops fine at the other end. I will not slide the front tires at the finish line because its dangerous. I have seen a racer let the air out of both front tires at 120+ mph, and then he hit the wall.

Mark Faul · 01-22-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I use new stock stuff and change it out every two years. The car stops fine at the other end. I will not slide the front tires at the finish line because its dangerous. I have seen a racer let the air out of both front tires at 120+ mph, and then he hit the wall.

He was probably dizzy from chasing the valve stem at that speed

Dion Hildebrandt · 01-22-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Faul

He was probably dizzy from chasing the valve stem at that speed

you just made my coffee blow out my nose!

Harry 6674 · 01-22-2013, 02:52 PM

Thats some good stuff right there! Top of the class.

bad440 · 01-26-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

Thats some good stuff right there! Top of the class.

wow lol nice..

01-20-2013, 04:13 PM	#1
426Fred Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sewell, New Jersey Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings I am finishing up getting my 64 Plymouth Savoy (I/SA 383) ready for stock this season and was wondering if any other Mopar racers can help me out. I was planning on running dynamic struct rods with the heim joints but now that the NHRA has clarified the rules concerning strut rods, what would be the best possible "legal" set up? Can we use an adjustable strut rod with the stock type bushings and if so, what are the best busings to use providing the best performance? Any other front suspension tips would be appreciated. I will be using the Calvert rear suspension setup including the mono leaf springs if that helps in providing an answer. Thanks for the help. __________________ Fred Palumbo 1025 STK

01-20-2013, 05:43 PM	#2
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings I have Energy Suspension bushings on my struts. They are 2-piece polyurathane with a bushing. Harder (less deflection) and more durable than rubber and easier to install than the 1 piece. The harder material may have an affect on how loose the suspension is, but I really think it's not enough to worry about.

01-20-2013, 08:27 PM	#3
426Fred Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sewell, New Jersey Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings Thanks for the info Myron. Anyone else have any ideas or feedback concerning the adjustable strut with the Energy Suspension bushings? Again, thanks for the help ! __________________ Fred Palumbo 1025 STK

01-20-2013, 08:41 PM	#4
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings Is there a place to put a grease fitting in them. I don't know what kind of shells they are in. You can do it with the GM's A and F bodies.

01-21-2013, 01:47 PM	#5
Steve Hayward Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings moog bushings are more flexible.............

01-22-2013, 10:01 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,614 Likes: 1,898 Liked 10,655 Times in 2,211 Posts	Re: Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings I use new stock stuff and change it out every two years. The car stops fine at the other end. I will not slide the front tires at the finish line because its dangerous. I have seen a racer let the air out of both front tires at 120+ mph, and then he hit the wall. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-22-2013, 02:52 PM	#9
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mopar Strut Rods and Bushings Thats some good stuff right there! Top of the class.