Can't handle the rod end clunks anymore ... - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

So I just returned from the Sandhills Open road challenge in Nebraska ...

The roads in Nebraska, including the two race courses, are NOT quite as nice as in Utah.

The rod end clunks / pops / bangs on my rear suspension has now become unbearable, and I would like to "fix" it / shut it up before the SCCC next month

Currently the car has

Alumunim LCA's with rod ends both sides
Aluminum PHR with rod ends both sides

I've always just went full rod end, (same setup on my 3rd gen also), BECAUSE RACECAR ! , But I'm getting older :)

OPINIONS PLEASE ! : (cost IS somewhat of a factor, too many projects!)

1. Replace all the rod ends with new FK's (anyone have part #'s ?)

2. Replace chassis side with Poly ends http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.ph...products_id=262

3. Go to arms with some sort of "joint" / "ball" / "rotator"

4. Poly ended LCAs

~DaVe

This post has been edited by BumpaD_Z28: Aug 16 2016, 05:34 AM

BumpaD_Z28 View Member Profile	Aug 16 2016, 04:49 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416	So I just returned from the Sandhills Open road challenge in Nebraska ... The roads in Nebraska, including the two race courses, are NOT quite as nice as in Utah. The rod end clunks / pops / bangs on my rear suspension has now become unbearable, and I would like to "fix" it / shut it up before the SCCC next month Currently the car has Alumunim LCA's with rod ends both sides Aluminum PHR with rod ends both sides I've always just went full rod end, (same setup on my 3rd gen also), BECAUSE RACECAR ! , But I'm getting older :) OPINIONS PLEASE ! : (cost IS somewhat of a factor, too many projects!) 1. Replace all the rod ends with new FK's (anyone have part #'s ?) 2. Replace chassis side with Poly ends http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.ph...products_id=262 3. Go to arms with some sort of "joint" / "ball" / "rotator" 4. Poly ended LCAs ~DaVe This post has been edited by BumpaD_Z28: Aug 16 2016, 05:34 AM