Spring Saddles- Poly or Roller?

[68modstang]

So I'm about to finally dig into my complete suspension upgrade on my 1968. I have a full global west front going in with new upper arms, lower arms, tierod adjusters and strut rods. Springs are progressive rate from pro-motorsport, shocks are edelbrock, spindles from a 1970 and cobra automotive made the new boss-style crossmember. All bushings are midolyne. I need to order new saddles; Question is do I go with poly spring saddles or roller? Is it worth the extra $125 for the rollers? How much is going to effect ride quality? Thanks for the input.

 

[Rumble]

On a project of this magnitude $125 for roller perches is a given.

 

[1320stang]

Or make your own for much less...

VIVA LA OPENTRACKER!!!!

 

[bnickel]

the ride will be much better with the roller perches than rubber or poly, also they will allow the suspension to react much quicker. from what i have heard the roller perches will actually make the front end feel like you have a much softer spring

 

[Darkhorse845]

Roller Perches is right!

 

[Hack]

Or make your own for much less...

VIVA LA OPENTRACKER!!!!

+1

Another fun project!

 

[stephen4785]

make your own. Its pretty cut and dry. Search opentracker's stuff. Hes got alot of great mods to do yourself.

 

[Opentracker]

It is a easy and inexpensive mod. The first set I made cost $16ea and are made using stock Ford perches. I make 'em out of new perches now so they cost a bit more to make but still much cheaper than the aftermarket ones. If you have some old perches to work with, all it cost is the bearings, tube and time.


John

 

[grego37]

I recently installed the bronze bushed "rollerized" perchs.
I noticed a big difference as soon as I left my driveway. well worth the $$ look on ebay, I got a new set for 125.00

 

[Opentracker]

I put a set of rollers in my wifes '61 V8 Ranchero and she said the ride was smoother and it was easier to steer. She also said the rear view mirror didn't shake anymore. I noticed the change right away when I put 'em in my car. It's an overlooked part that does a big job.

Here is the thread about how to make some.

The four rubber pivot points (strut rod, spring perch, lower arm, idler arm) in the car should be changed to bearings, to get the most from the car in my opinion.


John

 

[2bav8]

I highly recommend them as well.
I noticed my car was much more responsive on the slalom part of the auto-x event yesterday in addition to making the ride a little smoother.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Definately rollerized or bronze. I made my own bronze bushing ones and noticed the difference immediately.

Dave

 

[Opentracker]

Nice work Dave.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Nice work Dave.

Thank ya. Have to say you were a great help with your pics etc
Dave

 

[10secgoal]

I did the change to roller for drag racing. I haven't had a chance to take it to the track yet, but the difference it so noticable on the strret it is unreal. the front end jumps up now. Now, the shocks are the limitation of the front end.

 

[streetgrande69]

I did the change to roller for drag racing. I haven't had a chance to take it to the track yet, but the difference it so noticable on the strret it is unreal. the front end jumps up now. Now, the shocks are the limitation of the front end.

we don't care, we want track results just f'in with ya, good to see these helped. should swing by sometime.

later
eric