Looking for feedback on my new homemade Adjustable Strut Rods web page.

Dazecars · Dec 4, 2005

I Just finished the latest addition to www.DazeCars.com and that is my How-to page on building adjustable strut rods. It can be viewed at http://www.dazecars.com simply scroll down to the adjustable strut rod link. All feedback and criticism is welcome.

iskwezm · Dec 4, 2005

you painted the car with spray cans

Jester67 · Dec 5, 2005

Please don’t take this the wrong way but this particular design scares the crap out of me. I don’t think they are strong enough to handle the forces that this part will see in its service life. The fact you turned the original strut rod down that much is scary and the clevis looks to be to small. Again this is not intended to be a flame it is just one engineers first impression of the design.

2bav8 · Dec 5, 2005

I can't get the website to load.

mustangdave · Dec 5, 2005

Those threads don't look to sturdy either.

2bav8 · Dec 5, 2005

Ok, got the page to load just took a LONG time.

HistoricMustang · Dec 5, 2005

Dazecars said:
I Just finished the latest addition to www.DazeCars.com and that is my How-to page on building adjustable strut rods. It can be viewed at http://www.dazecars.com simply scroll down to the adjustable strut rod link. All feedback and criticism is welcome.

Well.............I could not find 'em so could you put up a direct link?

Also, if these things are for sale will they be for street use or will you have the "off road use only" disclaimer?

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

latamud · Dec 5, 2005

I like it, nice write up and thanks for pictures. The threaded clevis, why didn't you go bigger? Or is that the largest size offered? I have been thinking of a similar design but with a 5/8 Heim. I think that would reduce or eliminate turning down the strut end so much.
And the paint on your car has nothing to do with how it handles nor how fast it goes. Nor does it affect the quality of the drive. Keep up the good work.

Dazecars · Dec 5, 2005

Jester67 said:
I don’t think they are strong enough to handle the forces that this part will see in its service life. The fact you turned the original strut rod down that much is scary and the clevis looks to be to small.

Thanks for the input. One of the reason I posted my page to several forums was to get opinions just like yours. As far as the 5/8" goes my thinking is simple. I know of at least three different aftermarket adjustable strut rods available that us 5/8" rods. When I was first contemplating this project I kept seeing images in my head of broken strut rods where people had used polyurethane bushings, but the more research I did the more I realize that 5/8 was more than strong enough because the heim movement eliminates much of the strut rod stress. As far as the clevis size, it is what fits. I can only go with the factory specs, and we will see I guess the best test is time thanks again for the input

Dazecars · Dec 5, 2005

latamud said:
The threaded clevis, why didn't you go bigger? Or is that the largest size offered? I have been thinking of a similar design but with a 5/8 Heim. I think that would reduce or eliminate turning down the strut end so much.

Thanks for the input. I chose that clevis because it was the biggest that would fit in 65 frame rails. The individual who pointed me in the direction of CRC built a similar but different set for his 70 Mustang. He had lots more room to work and was able to use a larger clevis. As far as the heim my system uses the 5/8 size

jbuening · Dec 6, 2005

Dazecars said:
The individual who pointed me in the direction of CRC built a similar but different set for his 70 Mustang. He had lots more room to work and was able to use a larger clevis. As far as the heim my system uses the 5/8 size

Is this a fellow on here or the VMF? I have a 70 and would be interested in his setup also (hey more options the better).

68rustang · Dec 6, 2005

HistoricMustang said:
Also, if these things are for sale will they be for street use or will you have the "off road use only" disclaimer?

Are you related to Ralph Nader or do you just play him on the internet?

He never talks about them being for sale. I think if you re-read his post he is asking for feedback on the web page and strut-rod design.

HistoricMustang · Dec 6, 2005

68rustang said:
Are you related to Ralph Nader or do you just play him on the internet?

He never talks about them being for sale. I think if you re-read his post he is asking for feedback on the web page and strut-rod design.

You may want to re-read the article. The "sales pitch" comes toward the end.

As for Ralph, he and I had a few beers back in the early sixties when he was asking my advice on the Corvair rear suspension. Really didn't care for the guy or the Corvair's rear suspension.

Your turn...................

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

1320stang · Dec 6, 2005

Look again Historic, he's not selling his, he's showing where you can purchase the Rosehill Performance Parts adjustable strut rods which are the second from the bottom pic, which, in my opinion, don't look as nice.

HistoricMustang · Dec 6, 2005

1320stang said:
Look again Historic, he's not selling his, he's showing where you can purchase the Rosehill Performance Parts adjustable strut rods which are the second from the bottom pic, which, in my opinion, don't look as nice.

Selling is selling................I made a living doing it for 25 years.

Next?

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

HistoricMustang · Dec 6, 2005

Well.........now that "All Is Quiet On The Western Front".........am off to bed.

Being a shift worker is pure Hell!

Goodnight Gentlemen. Keep those "Classics, Classics".

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

PS..........that " Quote " was in reference to a "Classic" movie!

Opentracker · Dec 6, 2005

1320stang said:
Look again Historic, he's not selling his, he's showing where you can purchase the Rosehill Performance Parts adjustable strut rods which are the second from the bottom pic, which, in my opinion, don't look as nice.

I like the Daze piece better too. That welded front piece on the Rosehill strut looks like trouble.

John

68rustang · Dec 6, 2005

HistoricMustang said:
You may want to re-read the article. The "sales pitch" comes toward the end.

Re-read it, I didn't see him selling his strut rod design.

You could save yourself some time if you just put your "off road use only" comment in your sig. That way you wouldn't have to type it out everytime somebody talks about parts. Just an idea.

bnickel · Dec 6, 2005

damn, Henry, at it again? if you look at the write-up again he is showing you how to make the ones he made and he included the rosehill performance parts rods for those people who want an adjustable rod but don't have the ability to make thier own. he's not trying to sell anything he was just linking to Glen's page. i can pretty much guarantee he isn't getting any kick backs from Glen either, just showing a less expensive option than the other rods on the market for people who can't build their own.

got any other conspiracy theories this week?

HistoricMustang · Dec 7, 2005

"b", I respect you status at the Forum and for that reason I offer up an apology.

The delivery should have been made in a better manner.

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

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