2011 dampers
1/1/11, 07:20 AM
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I understand that the mounts changed, but can anyone tell us WHY? What improvement(s) (real or theoretical) was(were) introduced by the new mounts and dampers?
Basically I'd like to find out what I'd be "giving up" by switching to the pre-2011 damper mounting.
Basically I'd like to find out what I'd be "giving up" by switching to the pre-2011 damper mounting.
1/1/11, 08:49 AM
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This whole issue is no big deal. Retro fit the older parts and you're good to go..
2011 left, GT500 right:
Difference in shock shafts. Old top, 2011 bottom:
1/1/11, 11:00 AM
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In the photos the 2011 seems to have a little less rubber (and thus a more direct connection to structure). Maybe the new design was intended to offset rubber degradation or maybe improve handling "feel" somewhat?
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I understand the sentiment, but I am still curious WHY the parts were changed. Re-engineering a part and making changes to the parts network is not cheap, so I doubt Ford would embark upon changing something for no reason at all. Does the 2011 design provide better isolation? Maybe better longevity? Or maybe it was just cheaper to make or their machine tool broke? Maybe they changed supplier? Could be anything.
In the photos the 2011 seems to have a little less rubber (and thus a more direct connection to structure). Maybe the new design was intended to offset rubber degradation or maybe improve handling "feel" somewhat?
In the photos the 2011 seems to have a little less rubber (and thus a more direct connection to structure). Maybe the new design was intended to offset rubber degradation or maybe improve handling "feel" somewhat?
They will fall apart if you're not careful on removal. Chasing a bunch of little ball bearings around the shop floor is not fun (ask me how I know)! The durometer of the older style is pretty stiff so I doubt there is anything noticeable there. You also need these Rubber bases (not available separately) if you put in the Steeda plates which I will do eventually..
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I'm guessing the new ones are cheaper to make which was probably the underlying motivation. They are also not staked together top to bottom. Just a top and bottom sandwiching a 3" ring of bare ball bearings.
They will fall apart if you're not careful on removal. Chasing a bunch of little ball bearings around the shop floor is not fun (ask me how I know)! The durometer of the older style is pretty stiff so I doubt there is anything noticeable there. You also need these Rubber bases (not available separately) if you put in the Steeda plates which I will do eventually..
They will fall apart if you're not careful on removal. Chasing a bunch of little ball bearings around the shop floor is not fun (ask me how I know)! The durometer of the older style is pretty stiff so I doubt there is anything noticeable there. You also need these Rubber bases (not available separately) if you put in the Steeda plates which I will do eventually..
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