[Mark Madison]

I have them on my car and like them. The reason I choose to use them is to stabilize the lower A- arm, along with a gusset across the two stamped sheetmetal halves. Nothing top secret here, trying to eliminate deflection in the front end.

Think about this for a second . What happens to the front wheels when the brakes are applied at 130 mph or the car comes down from a wheel stand with rubber bushings? Answer is, the stock rubber is compressed and the wheels are forced into a toe out position. Some more than others as rubber is not a solid connection. Then what happens with the solid mounted heim ? Zero stretch or deflection and a consistent stable alignment of the front tires.

What other type connection will allow the a-arm to articulate throughout the range of motion without deflection better than a heim or spherical bearing and a solid connection to the frame?


Fuel cells, Seats, 3" wide belts, ( A F-15 uses 2" with No re certification ever and they see a hell of lot more seat time, but that's a separate matter) wheelie bars, bell housings, four wheel disk brakes and a roll cage are all allowed or mandatory in the interest of safety. This seems to be a commonsense addition.

Mark Madison 7995