Spherical bearings on suspension

[FU]

Anyone have any luck using spherical bearings on the front and rear suspension with any luck ? They are supposed to give a "smother and more sophisticated ride". Also "free moving bushing, gives you a more compliant ride, without loosing any of the sports car handling"

With our stock bushing's starting to get worn loose and cracked, I was looking at these for a more modern route.

[A26B]

I have them on sway bar linkage, rear tie rod ends & camber braces. Definitely noticed a more positive handling feel and I like the idea of my rear camber being rigid instead of floating around in rubber. I didn't notice any adverse effects. I also have coil overs, poly bushings on the sway bar & front a-frames and about to install poly on the U & L Trailing links (dog bones).

[FU]

Video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qgAX...BE8GmzaM8JlXVA

Link :

http://www.newmancarcreations.com/products/

The spherical bearings would be very useful with a coilover car IMO.

[Jagdpanzer]

Neweman has some of the best C4 Dana 44 upgrades around. Go for it Frank, lead the way.

[USAFPILOT]

that looks pretty cool

[WARP TEN]

I agree--the effortless movement of the rear suspension pieces in the video look like they should significantly improve the ride and handling. Has anyone used the Newman setup in the rear? - Bob

[tomtom72]

Isn't this the same concept?

http://www.banskimotorsports.com/C4_...spensioin.html

or this from Dick Gulstrand?

http://www.guldstrand.com/scripts/pr...p?idproduct=65

I like that you high HP guys have a way to get a better center section. That's neat workmanship and the diff selection is sweet too.


Tom

[FU]

Banski Motorsports :
360. for 4 bones plus 220.00 for 2 camber rods. Fully adjustable.



Guldstrand motorsport :
506.00 for each pair of bones . Fully adjustable


Newman car Creations :
699.00 using your rear dog bones.Non adjustable.



Newman front 860.00 (all 4 must be sent)



Ballistic Fabrication :
480.00 for all bones. Must be welded in place.



There is a jungle of these thing's we can get into. I just showed Newman for his product's. I had some of his D44 HD parts on the white car I used to own.

With our older suspension's needing attention in the future these may be a better alternative than rubber or poly bushing replacement.

[tomtom72]

Frank, I wasn't trying to be a wise guy. I was just thinking "where did I see the concept before?" and I searched my favorites because I just knew I had something like the Newman stuff.

I agree as my car's suspension stuff is getting way long in the tooth. I will just share this tid bit I got from a conversation with VB&P, because they offer the same Heim-joint equipment...."NO, not for street use!" was what they told me.

Now there are a couple of the WAZOO guys that did the Banski complete rear work up, even Daryl did his Z too, and they just opted for the banski stuff with the covers for all the joints to keep the dirt out. I would like to see if they have any thoughts as they have some miles on their set ups.


Tom