Steeda or BMR - Vertical link question

[jburgess1379]

I think I'm just going to flip a coin.

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[tj@steeda]

I think I'm just going to flip a coin.

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Best Regards,

TJ!!

 

[91Ecostang]

+1

My car is a DD and I've gone through spherical bearings before that wore out in a year due to outside elements.

BMR or steeda, any info on the longevity of these parts on a daily driver???


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[Ehdrian]

BMR or steeda, any info on the longevity of these parts on a daily driver???


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That was precisely the question that started this thread in the first place.

In the end I went with the option that seemed to be the "biggest bang for the buck" solution.

 

[jburgess1379]

+1

My car is a DD and I've gone through spherical bearings before that wore out in a year due to outside elements.

What were the bearings made of? BMR's?

I must not be that familiar with delrin because I would think stainless or aluminum would last better in the elements over a plastic, over time.

 

[Old Car Guy]

I'm.....

I am in the Steeda camp for suspension parts. I love everything they installed, including their billet vertical links. They work great, zero NVH, they look great and perform as advertised. You have my vote

I'm sure BMR Suspension parts are great.... But Im also in the Steeda camp for suspension parts, on my 2015 GT Mustang, and they work very well, and they are a Great Products, for the money..... Im very happy with them... Thanks Steeda......

 

[Grimace427]

BMR or steeda, any info on the longevity of these parts on a daily driver???


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I have both company's products on my 2011, both look as if I installed them yesterday.

 

[Grimace427]

What were the bearings made of? BMR's?

I must not be that familiar with delrin because I would think stainless or aluminum would last better in the elements over a plastic, over time.

The spherical bearings were from QA1 supplied on a different company's control arms. They eventually rusted and developed play causing a clunk. Delrin is immune to corrosion and oxidation, unlike metal. However while delrin is extremely hard for a plastic it does not hold up as well to friction wear as stainless steel.

 

[pinero61]

I think it's safe to say that you'd get at least 50k of hard driving out of either.

The only thing that would make a difference IMO is if you live in an area where the car is exposed to salt for long periods of time. I'm

 

[BMR Tech]

Keep in mind guys, if long/er term use and durability is a concern, there are boots and seals available by several companies.

 

[dwaleke]

For those that do not usually shop for boots and seals where can one get said parts?

 

[908ssp]

Keep in mind guys, if long/er term use and durability is a concern, there are boots and seals available by several companies.

I'd pay for the up charge to have boots on both sides of the ball end joint. I know with the ball joints the loading is always in line with the rod.

 

[91Ecostang]

I'd pay for the up charge to have boots on both sides of the ball end joint. I know with the ball joints the loading is always in line with the rod.

Agreed, would be cool if we could option the links with boots included


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[BMR Tech]

I use, and recommend "Seals It" for most applications.

http://www.sealsit.com/

Here is an example of some installed on our rod-end components.




These have proven to work very well, and I recommend them quite often.

 

[908ssp]

See that makes the decision much easier.
Alex

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