cobra445jet 1 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Need advice on strut rod bushings for my 69. Should I go with the poly or stock rubber type? What brand should I go with?I don't care about high speed cornering just a nice ride. Im more of a straight line performance guy. Are the strut rods adjustable in a 69? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 stock rods are adjustable, but if you looking for performance, they won't hold poly's, I would toss the stock strut rods and go with Street or Track; https://www.streetortrack.com/Street-or-Track-Adjustable-Strut-Rods-pr-16135.html if you are staying with the stock suspension. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Solid adjustable rod ends are preferred by many as it keeps the lower control arm where it belongs. Full rubber is too flexible (imo) and (some say) full poly too stiff and might break the strut rod at the threads. I've read where one poly half and one rubber half were used on each side for a happy medium. I have rod ends and like them. 1 Kilizyrag reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 I used the adjustable strut rods from Opentracker Racing. https://opentrackerracing.com/product/adjustable-strut-rods-1968-1973/ I am also using his street performance upper & lower control arms, & roller idler arm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobra445jet 1 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 42 minutes ago, RPM said: Solid adjustable rod ends are preferred by many as it keeps the lower control arm where it belongs. Full rubber is too flexible (imo) and (some say) full poly too stiff and might break the strut rod at the threads. I've read where one poly half and one rubber half were used on each side for a happy medium. I have rod ends and like them. Has anyone heard of the bushings made from synthetic elastomer. Suppose to be softer than the poly and stiffer than the rubber? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted February 19, 2020 I've heard of synthetic elastomer bushings. I believe that is what's installed in the Scott Drake spring perches that have free rotation. They seem to work fine for me. If you find strut rod bushings made from that material, it might be a nice compromise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mauleta 10 Report post Posted February 19, 2020 You might want to look at Strut Rod Bushings from Performance Suspension Technologies. They have Graphite Impregnated Polyurethane strut rod bushings. I used them for my sway bar bushings. I can't comment on the performance because my car isn't on the road yet, but the graphite is supposed to help prevent squeaking. https://p-s-t.com/i-23160483-polygraphite-front-strut-rod-bushing-set.html#!year%3D1969||make%3DFORD||model%3DMUSTANG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN69Grande 203 Report post Posted February 23, 2020 +1 on changing over to solid type adjustables with a joint. I got mine from Rosehill performance and they made a huge difference. I think you can't go wrong with open tracker or street or tracks either. TCP also used to sell them I think. If you really want a change go with roller spring perches and lower control arms. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
