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Rod-end Question I have rod end lca and phb and I am taking the lca off for sure due to them being a little to harsh fo my daily driving, but is the phb really transfering that much noise and vibration, or just taking of the lca solve the problem. Because if not I will replace the phb too. Also where can I get 1le bushings for the lca's. Thanks
I have a G2 double rod-ended adj PHB with factory LCA's and I do not hear any substantial noise coming from my car...
I have read from quite a few people that the rod-ended LCA's do cause lots of noise, hope this helps.
I have read from quite a few people that the rod-ended LCA's do cause lots of noise, hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
I have a G2 double rod-ended adj PHB with factory LCA's and I do not hear any substantial noise coming from my car...
I have read from quite a few people that the rod-ended LCA's do cause lots of noise, hope this helps.
I have read from quite a few people that the rod-ended LCA's do cause lots of noise, hope this helps.
The noise is the LCA's. Currently, I am running an old prototype bar with "junk" rod ends. These are strong rod ends, but they have no teflon liners in them, just metal on metal. They actually rattle when you shake them (new). So, they should make plenty of noise, but I only hear a little noise over really choppy roads (think gravel alley). So, it is probably the LCA's making most of the noise.
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I have rod end lca and phb and I am taking the lca off for sure due to them being a little to harsh fo my daily driving, but is the phb really transfering that much noise and vibration, or just taking of the lca solve the problem. Because if not I will replace the phb too. Also where can I get 1le bushings for the lca's. Thanks
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
Are you feeling a harshness in the ride or is it noise and vibration that is making you want to change them? Are the rodends still in good shape or do they have slack in them?
What actual parts are we talking about?
I've never heard anyone say that their rod ended PHR added noise (unless the rod ends were cheap or worn out).
Also, if the LCA bolts aren't torqued enough, it can make them move around and add noise. Especially if you have SFC's that go around the LCA bolt. You have to tighten the crap out of them to bend the metal ears tight against the bushing spacers.
I've never heard anyone say that their rod ended PHR added noise (unless the rod ends were cheap or worn out).
Also, if the LCA bolts aren't torqued enough, it can make them move around and add noise. Especially if you have SFC's that go around the LCA bolt. You have to tighten the crap out of them to bend the metal ears tight against the bushing spacers.
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
What actual parts are we talking about?
I've never heard anyone say that their rod ended PHR added noise (unless the rod ends were cheap or worn out).
Also, if the LCA bolts aren't torqued enough, it can make them move around and add noise. Especially if you have SFC's that go around the LCA bolt. You have to tighten the crap out of them to bend the metal ears tight against the bushing spacers.
I've never heard anyone say that their rod ended PHR added noise (unless the rod ends were cheap or worn out).
Also, if the LCA bolts aren't torqued enough, it can make them move around and add noise. Especially if you have SFC's that go around the LCA bolt. You have to tighten the crap out of them to bend the metal ears tight against the bushing spacers.
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Originally Posted by SMDLS1
But if people with a rod end phb dont see an increase in harshness, then I will just remove my rod end lca's.
Moving back to the rubber PHR will make the rear floppy again. Do you want that? Why did you go with rod ended parts in the first place? Just curious as most people are more interested in the performance.
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
I'd start there and then see if that gets the job done.
Moving back to the rubber PHR will make the rear floppy again. Do you want that? Why did you go with rod ended parts in the first place? Just curious as most people are more interested in the performance.
Moving back to the rubber PHR will make the rear floppy again. Do you want that? Why did you go with rod ended parts in the first place? Just curious as most people are more interested in the performance.
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
Let us know if the LCA's were the source of the problem or if the PHR was also acting up.
What brand LCA were you using?
Were the rod ends still tight?
What exactly were they doing, such as tranfering a buzzing or whirring sound, a vibration? How would you describe it?
Were the rod ends still tight?
What exactly were they doing, such as tranfering a buzzing or whirring sound, a vibration? How would you describe it?
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
What brand LCA were you using?
Were the rod ends still tight?
What exactly were they doing, such as tranfering a buzzing or whirring sound, a vibration? How would you describe it?
Were the rod ends still tight?
What exactly were they doing, such as tranfering a buzzing or whirring sound, a vibration? How would you describe it?
OK, was it a whirring sound, a humming that got louder as you went faster? How loud was it? Could it be heard with the windows down or only when up and the radio off?
I'm asking because I will replace my LCA's soon with rod ended ones. I just want to know what to expect.
Thanks.
I'm asking because I will replace my LCA's soon with rod ended ones. I just want to know what to expect.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by SSCamaro99_3
Who made the LCA's, and are hye for sale?
Hey guys, there may be a better alternative to rod/rod LCA bushings. A lot of folks say they are too noisy, why not use a rod-end on one side only to prevent binding and a stiff rubber bushing on the other to soak up the vibrations? I was thinking about welding up something like that using a 1LE bushing and a rod-end. Well I just ran across this thread, check it out:
http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=3553&
http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=3553&