Rear vertical links - which one

[ako12345]

I see different offers for rear vertical links - some of them base on spherical bushing, some on deltin bushing - what's the differemce, which one choose ?

Examples:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/bmr-vertical-links-delrin-1516.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/bmr-vertical-links-spherical-1516.html

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[IvanCRF]

Get the spherical ones. I've seen owners of the delrin ones complain of the delrin wearing out and then squeaking.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45026

 

[jbailer]

For no NVH, choose these:

Steeda S550 Mustang Billet Aluminum Vertical Links

 

[keltymd]

I went with the BMR 45s this weekend. Between then and the toe link bearings I could be mad but it is a bit quieter and handles substantially better now. 3k clutch dumps still have a slight amount of wheel hop but its not bad at all.

 

[ako12345]

For no NVH, choose these:

Steeda S550 Mustang Billet Aluminum Vertical Links

But they are with Derlin...

 

[Road Dog]

GO with the BMR TCA045s I did and there is no increase in NVH and there is no maintenance required like the Delrin models need. I did the change in my driveway. Easy Peasey.

 

[jbailer]

But they are with Derlin...

Like I said, with no NVH so what's your point? Even Kelly said delrin isn't the problem for their vertical links...

 

[MoneyPit#53]

Love my BMR vertical links. No NVH as well.

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1502&superpro=0

 

[BMR Tech]

Our TCA045 are my vote.

Currently, they are the only links of their kind - and we have a staggering amount of them out on the tracks, drag strips and roads across the world, with nothing but excellent feedback.

As stated above, they are VERY easy to install...and from that point on, enjoy.

Happy Modding!

 

[wildcatgoal]

I've had BMR's 45's and currently have Steeda's. I prefer Steeda delrin because it transmits less abrupt/clunk noises, which I did get more of (not a lot, but still) with the BMR spherical (mine you, I have the LCA bearings + toe link bearings). Performance-wise, between the two, I can't tell any difference - the Steeda bearing is oversized and pretty stiff, so that makes sense vs. a spherical. I've also had Boomba's poly vertical links to start... good budget option, I suppose.

 

[MustangCollector]

IVE TRIED THEM ALL, currently have the Boomba ones they def help with the grip and IRS handling in turns but i would like to get an honest answer if these affect IRS bind and ride quality when the cars are lowered. Anyone?

As for all the links i tried they all feel the same to me, i do think the Delrin/Delrin versions provide a tighter feel but its barely noticeable

 

[wildcatgoal]

IVE TRIED THEM ALL, currently have the Boomba ones they def help with the grip and IRS handling in turns but i would like to get an honest answer if these affect IRS bind and ride quality when the cars are lowered. Anyone?

As for all the links i tried they all feel the same to me, i do think the Delrin/Delrin versions provide a tighter feel but its barely noticeable

My Boomba poly bushings ALL failed after one track day. They repaired it under warranty but the time it took to get them back, I went elsewhere.

I sold them and the guy who has them has not had any issues, so maybe they improved their poly mix or something.

 

[MustangCollector]

My Boomba poly bushings ALL failed after one track day. They repaired it under warranty but the time it took to get them back, I went elsewhere.

I sold them and the guy who has them has not had any issues, so maybe they improved their poly mix or something.

yeah i was surprised they are poured poly resin, so far mine are perfect i switched to these to see if my IRS would get less violent on bad roads, it helped just a little but not enough. i have considered switching back to the stock PP ones.

 

[Rebellion]

IVE TRIED THEM ALL, currently have the Boomba ones they def help with the grip and IRS handling in turns but i would like to get an honest answer if these affect IRS bind and ride quality when the cars are lowered. Anyone?

As for all the links i tried they all feel the same to me, i do think the Delrin/Delrin versions provide a tighter feel but its barely noticeable

I think the answer is no...I haven't experienced any bind or effect in ride quality. Mine are Boomba as well, and the only effect I've felt is better grip when cornering tight and accelerating from a low speed concurrently. Apart from that, it feels the same as stock.

 

[West TX GT]

I just installed the BMR spherical links. I have experienced no NVH increase at all. Install was around 30 minutes. I already had LCA bearings, toe link bearings, dampers and springs, these finally put the nail in the wheel hop coffin. Some people fix wheel hop with one simple mod and other more unfortunate saps like me must throw everything at it before getting rid of it. I'm saying all this so you won't blame whatever choice you finally make for not vanquishing your hop if it doesn't work 100 percent. All that being said, my vote goes to the spherical BMRs.

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