SmokinBBC
Well-known member
Need to replace my VBP poly strut rods...so I was doing a comparison of making my own with parts from Speedway versus the VBP Racing strut rods.
I'm not trying to bash VBP setup, just trying to make a comparison. Without actually knowing what componants that VBP uses, I'm making the assumption that the joints are the same. The speedway motor joints are chome moly with teflon races. I'm guessing that the VBP setup doesn't have seals. VBP comes with the square bracket pieces (which I already have).
I could also use the aluminum tie rod tubes from speedway for a buck or so more...they have the adjusting flats on them.
Build your own can save some money.
VBP Racing Struts:
Part# 422213 224.99
Speedway parts list:
Steel Cone Spacers, 5/8" Hole$7.99 $7.99
Sku: 5464110
AFCO Swaged Steel Tube - 12"$11.99 $23.98
Sku: 10619512
3/4" Steel Jam Nuts - Pack of 6$3.99 $3.99
Sku: 1756047-LH
3/4" Steel Jam Nuts - Pack of 6$3.99 $3.99
Sku: 1756047-RH
Chrome Moly LH Male Heim, 3/4"-16 Shank, 5/8" Hole$25.99 $51.98
Sku: 91002346
Chrome Moly RH Male Heim, 3/4"-16 Shank, 5/8" Hole$25.99 $51.98
Sku: 91002146
Heim Seals 5/8" Hole, Set/6$11.99 $23.98
Sku: 91001504
Sub Total: $167.89
I'm not trying to bash VBP setup, just trying to make a comparison. Without actually knowing what componants that VBP uses, I'm making the assumption that the joints are the same. The speedway motor joints are chome moly with teflon races. I'm guessing that the VBP setup doesn't have seals. VBP comes with the square bracket pieces (which I already have).
I could also use the aluminum tie rod tubes from speedway for a buck or so more...they have the adjusting flats on them.
Build your own can save some money.
VBP Racing Struts:
Part# 422213 224.99
Speedway parts list:
Steel Cone Spacers, 5/8" Hole$7.99 $7.99
Sku: 5464110
AFCO Swaged Steel Tube - 12"$11.99 $23.98
Sku: 10619512
3/4" Steel Jam Nuts - Pack of 6$3.99 $3.99
Sku: 1756047-LH
3/4" Steel Jam Nuts - Pack of 6$3.99 $3.99
Sku: 1756047-RH
Chrome Moly LH Male Heim, 3/4"-16 Shank, 5/8" Hole$25.99 $51.98
Sku: 91002346
Chrome Moly RH Male Heim, 3/4"-16 Shank, 5/8" Hole$25.99 $51.98
Sku: 91002146
Heim Seals 5/8" Hole, Set/6$11.99 $23.98
Sku: 91001504
Sub Total: $167.89