Straub Bushing Trunion Kits?
06-28-2017, 02:24 PM
#806
Just finished replacing a NEW CC needle kit w/ Chris' bushing kit.
FIRST CLASS service, [3 days to the door].
No shavings, no binding, no sweat.
Ran the rockers thru a ultrasonic cleaner... Looked new. Much nicer to work with, during the install. I used parts of the Summit needle install tool, and my drill press. Bout an hr, start to finish.
A super clean install.
FIRST CLASS service, [3 days to the door].
No shavings, no binding, no sweat.
Ran the rockers thru a ultrasonic cleaner... Looked new. Much nicer to work with, during the install. I used parts of the Summit needle install tool, and my drill press. Bout an hr, start to finish.
A super clean install.
08-04-2017, 07:40 PM
#807
Wanna run something by you. I just purchased a Straub kit from a well known sponsored vendor recently and the kit just arrived. After opening up the box I'm a bit worried I got a counterfeit kit. Here's some pics. The pics in this thread vs what I got are a bit off. My kit has no grease, instructions seem "off", no mention of sockets for install/removal, no Straub sticker on the front. Please advise. Thanks
Last edited by Ghost's68; 08-05-2017 at 05:52 AM.
08-05-2017, 04:54 AM
#809
This is best product made for the LS Community and Straub trunnions are 100% made in the USA.
It makes me sick how many ls1tech sponsors are now selling cheap Chinese made parts to unwary ls1tech members here; you know who you are. Chinese parts will destroy a motor and these sponsors will do nothing for anyone.
It makes me sick how many ls1tech sponsors are now selling cheap Chinese made parts to unwary ls1tech members here; you know who you are. Chinese parts will destroy a motor and these sponsors will do nothing for anyone.
08-05-2017, 05:28 AM
#810
TECH Resident
That looks like the Smith Brothers kit I just installed, first class stuff but the instructions SUCK I used my mill to press them in with a washer(from a Michigan motorsports kit) and a 3/4 12 point socket. Took longer to clean the rockers than the install...
08-05-2017, 05:49 AM
#811
Why would they ship something other then what I paid for and ordered? I'm still waiting on Straub to respond to my PM regarding this kit. It makes no sense to try and ship me something I didn't order with out letting me know personally. Hopefully it is the real deal
08-08-2017, 05:46 PM
#815
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Needle bearing trunion failure is a very real issue on performance based LS engines.
The Straub kit offered directly or indirectly via other vendors, is our preferred solution.
The Straub kit offered directly or indirectly via other vendors, is our preferred solution.
08-09-2017, 09:31 AM
#817
Update! Spoke to Chris about the above pics, they are in FACT his work. He did say that for his bulk suppliers, those kits don't come with their assembly grease or his swag sticker. Feeling bettter about the whole thing now.
Chris gladly offered to ship me a container of his grease also. A+ rating in my book!
Chris gladly offered to ship me a container of his grease also. A+ rating in my book!
08-09-2017, 09:51 PM
#819
08-10-2017, 05:37 PM
#820
TECH Resident
The pictures you posted of the kit you received are from Smith Brothers, I just installed the same kit. FWIW