Lateral link and bumpsteer kit

[CoolRod]

Is it possible to get this kit but with a bearing in the lateral link instead of a bushing?

https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-S550-...mpsteer-Correction-Kit-2015-2020_p_15413.html

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[GTP]

Um, doesn't it already have a bearing in there? I think the boot around it makes it look like a bushing, when it is actually a bearing.

 

[CoolRod]

Considering they sell a kit advertised with bearings, I would assume not.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-4909-s550-front-control-arms-tension-link-bearings

 

[GTP]

Right, but that kit has their big spherical bearings pressed into the tension links.
And their lateral link has a taller ball joint post for cars that are lowered more than 1/2". I think that the lateral link has the same bearing as original.

Just call Steeda to confirm.

 

[CoolRod]

@SteedaTech

 

[GTP]

You can also look under your car to see what bearing you have now.

 

[CoolRod]

I have the PP1 which in my understanding comes with a bearing on the tension link. I would look under my car but not quite sure what I would be looking for.

 

[GTP]

PP1: Me too. Is your car lowered?
It's pretty easy to tell if you're looking at a rubber bushing or a rubber boot. Turn your wheel to full lock and shine a flashlight under there.

 

[shogun32]

it's a bearing, always has been.

 

[tj@steeda]

Let me get this reviewed for you - standby!

TJ

 

[tj@steeda]

This is what was provided from our lead technical advisor:

There is not a bushing on this arm. The inboard attachment point for this arm is industrially known as a cross-axis joint, in the real world it is commonly called a spherical bearing, not a rubber compliance bushing. This is the same style joint used on Performance Pack, Gt350, and Gt500 model cars and this is why we incorporated it into our design.

Permanently sealed/greased joints like this are extremely durable and provide bind-free operation for an increased service life of the part.

Let me know if that helps or if you would like, you can email me at directly at tim at steeda

Thank you!

TJ

 

[CoolRod]

This is what was provided from our lead technical advisor:

There is not a bushing on this arm. The inboard attachment point for this arm is industrially known as a cross-axis joint, in the real world it is commonly called a spherical bearing, not a rubber compliance bushing. This is the same style joint used on Performance Pack, Gt350, and Gt500 model cars and this is why we incorporated it into our design.

Permanently sealed/greased joints like this are extremely durable and provide bind-free operation for an increased service life of the part.

Let me know if that helps or if you would like, you can email me at directly at tim at steeda

Thank you!

TJ

That sounds great.

Next question: When I install new lowering springs, will I have to clock the bushings on these Steeda roll correction lateral links? Because ultimately that is what I am trying to determine and/or eliminate from my to-do list.

 

[K4fxd]

When I install new lowering springs, will I have to clock the bushings on these Steeda roll correction lateral links?

TJ said they are bearings and as such will not need clocking.

 

[GTP]

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