Stiffening Satellite Suspension

[oxytousc]

Has anyone used the Prothane body mounts? I have read that they are considerably stiffer and more durable than the energy suspension mounts and was hoping someone had exp. with them.

 

[72 Charger SE]

Has anyone used the Prothane body mounts? I have read that they are considerably stiffer and more durable than the energy suspension mounts and was hoping someone had exp. with them.

:confused: What part are you referring to when you say "body mounts?" I don't know of any part by that name on a uni-body car...

 

[oxytousc]

:confused: What part are you referring to when you say "body mounts?" I don't know of any part by that name on a uni-body car...

The bushings between the k-member and the rest of the chassis. Here are the bushings I am looking at on summit http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTP-4-101-BL/

I've also been looking at the solid mounts, but am thinking they are too stiff for everyday driving...

 

[oxytousc]

Also, does anyone know, other than the sway bars, where there other major suspension differences between the 73 satellite and the 73 roadrunner?

 

[Revhendo]

Also, does anyone know, other than the sway bars, where there other major suspension differences between the 73 satellite and the 73 roadrunner?

Suspension-wise, just sway bars, stiffer T-bars and bigger leafs.

 

[Revhendo]

OH, and for the record, I don't think the solid K-member bushings are too hard for the street. Also, take into account that the K on 72 and earlier cars was bolted straight on to the front longitudinals....

 

[boss vega v8]

i used the Prothane subframe mounts, didnt feel like it was too hard of a ride...pluse the price was cheaper than Energy...still have the crossmember ones hanging around somewhere, just never installed them before i sold the car.

 

[oxytousc]

OH, and for the record, I don't think the solid K-member bushings are too hard for the street. Also, take into account that the K on 72 and earlier cars was bolted straight on to the front longitudinals....

Thanks. Let me ask this, do you think that the solid mounts are worth the extra $150/$200 vs. the poly mounts?

 

[Revhendo]

Oh that's a tuff one. I got mine a few years back over on A-bodies. Paid about a hundred for them. (If I remember right). I don't think I would pay 200 for them. Even though I love Firm Feels stuff and I actually really like dealing with them, I couldn't pull the trigger at their price. I am saving up for their sway bars, though.

 

[scotts74birds]

Got a friend that can use a lathe? Easy job for him! If you want a corner-carver, dont forget to figure the tires/rims into the equation. Those 235 and 275 series tires are really big balloons to ride on. We all want to fill up those HUGE Mopar wheel wells, but the flex of the sidewalls is a huge consideration. Filling up the hole with more rim, and less tire sidewall, is also a tuning tool.

 

[Revhendo]

That would be 255and275's, thank you very much. :rolling:
And so very true about the bigger wheels and tires with less sidewall. But that goes within reason also. You need to consider unsprung weight.
I probably won't go any bigger than an 18" wheel when I get to that point.
I won't need anything bigger to clear any brake upgrades in my future. To go any bigger on the wheels would be detrimental to overall performance IMO.