Opentracker LCA

[19stang68]

Hello all,

I have a 68 Mustang Coupe that I will be redoing the front suspension on in the Spring. I am planning on getting the Opentracker UCA but have a question on the LCA. They have a pair of MOOG LCA's they are selling for $160. I can get MOOG LCA's on Amazon for $50.99 each. Is there anything that Opentracker does to the MOOG LCA's that would make them different/better than the ones on Amazon that would justify the nearly $60 difference ?

Next question. Who sells a good quality standard spring perch? Since my car is not going to be driven aggressively I don't really feel that roller bearings are necessary. Thanks

Craig

 

[joedokes28]

I purchased the entire front suspension form OT and couldn't be happier. The roller perches contribute to a much nicer ride. The difference in handling is amazing and I still have the 46 yr old POS factory steering box. If you are keeping the stock style suspension, I would highly recommend the roller perches and the heim jointed strut rods as these two components will provide the biggest gains.

 

[JonK]

No, the Moog LCA are the same from OTR as anywhere else you get the Moog part, John doesn't buy in as big a bulk or have the same supplier as Amazon, VA Classic Mustang, etc. so he can't give as low a price. When I called and talked to him he advised me to get them where they were cheaper.

The roller spring perches on the other hand are worth the change IMO, when you hold the stiff rubber perch in one hand and the roller in the other you realize how much bind the rubber ones cause. Many people comment on how much they feel the difference running over any irregular surface like train tracks or speed bumps that used to feel like a punch in the kidneys are now more of a glide over since the suspension can react so much faster to changes in surface and turns, etc. They're not just for racin'
Jon

 

[65fastbackresto]

I have the roller perches too from John at Opentracker. Good upgrade with the adjustable strut arms too (makes alignments easy too). John is a good guy and wont sell you something you dont need, and his reputation is for being an honest guy goes way back in these forums.

 

[Hack]

If you have ever tried to play with a set of stock roller perches you will understand why the OT parts are so much better. The stock ones bind so tightly it's really hard to even move them. I would highly recommend going with the OT parts.

 

[19stang68]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Gives me something to think about in regards to the spring perches.

Craig