Duster front suspension

Coleydog · 05-16-2018, 11:52 AM

Anyone willing to discuss the front end setup on an a-body mopar? Upper-lower control arms and strut rod for easy front end travel.
Mike

GTX JOHN · 05-16-2018, 02:49 PM

I use hard Duro bushings where available and make sure everything
moves with very little effort. If you can find the Direct Connection
Manual read it.......Old but good info!

Dyno · 05-16-2018, 09:46 PM

Prothane makes a good kit for the front on the Abody cars. I have used on a couple of cars.

Coleydog · 05-17-2018, 02:38 PM

Thanks so far, anyone else?

Hacksaw · 05-17-2018, 04:13 PM

Someone was making needle bearing replacements, ( Lamb ? ) , mostly for the Hemi guys. Also heard it was a little pricey.

cutta · 05-23-2018, 01:58 PM

Anyone know if there is a performance difference between prothane, needle bearings, and Delrin Bushings?

SSDiv6 · 05-23-2018, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutta

Anyone know if there is a performance difference between prothane, needle bearings, and Delrin Bushings?

Due to less compliance, Delrin and needle bearings will outperform Polyurethane based bushings. Delrin has a higher tensile strength and lower deflection when compared to Polyurethane

Coleydog · 05-28-2018, 02:03 PM

I made some bronze bushings with grease fittings but I'm afraid they might bind with front end travel because of strut bar. Anyone have an opinion or facts if this will happen?
Reason I started this post
Mike

05-16-2018, 11:52 AM	#1
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Duster front suspension Anyone willing to discuss the front end setup on an a-body mopar? Upper-lower control arms and strut rod for easy front end travel. Mike

05-16-2018, 02:49 PM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,802 Liked 2,486 Times in 697 Posts	Re: Duster front suspension I use hard Duro bushings where available and make sure everything moves with very little effort. If you can find the Direct Connection Manual read it.......Old but good info! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

05-16-2018, 09:46 PM	#3
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,139 Liked 685 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Duster front suspension Prothane makes a good kit for the front on the Abody cars. I have used on a couple of cars.

05-17-2018, 02:38 PM	#4
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Duster front suspension Thanks so far, anyone else?

05-17-2018, 04:13 PM	#5
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 882 Likes: 206 Liked 310 Times in 174 Posts	Re: Duster front suspension Someone was making needle bearing replacements, ( Lamb ? ) , mostly for the Hemi guys. Also heard it was a little pricey.

05-23-2018, 01:58 PM	#6
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Duster front suspension Anyone know if there is a performance difference between prothane, needle bearings, and Delrin Bushings? __________________ Adriel Paradise, Paradise Racing Team Driver/Crew Chief(at least my dad claims me to be) B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas

05-28-2018, 02:03 PM	#8
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Duster front suspension I made some bronze bushings with grease fittings but I'm afraid they might bind with front end travel because of strut bar. Anyone have an opinion or facts if this will happen? Reason I started this post Mike