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Old 07-28-2017, 08:19 PM
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Has anyone tried the Michigan motorsports trunion upgrade? Looks better tha Comp and cheaper....
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As long as the trunnion itself is hard enough to not chip away in a few miles....
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Most of the brinelling, chipping, comes from miss use of a near stock rocker, too much lift, and too much spring pressure and poor oil choice. Bet that will stir the pot!!
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Looks pretty much identical to the Straub kit which is what I used on my 800+ hp CTS-V. Maybe just order a Straub since there are more reviews and its been proven?
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Has anyone tried the Michigan motorsports trunion upgrade? Looks better tha Comp and cheaper....
Don't buy them... Straub or Smith Bros bronze bushed trunnions only. You can't save money in this hobby at the expense of your motor.
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Just installed Smith Brothers, I like the oil grooves in the trunion. Im going to try the Michigan MS in a stock build I will be doing on one of the ranch trucks so i can monitor periodically, can't be any worse than stock...
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Yep Im running them, they are nice and quiet, seem like a good set.
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Hi ALL, I have fit Smith Brothers Push-Rods for 40+ YEARS.
The WALL thickness .080" is of NO cost increase.

This company is "Top Drawere" THUS their Trunnions.

Low Cost CHINA ???, Not them !

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