Can any one tell me if there are any pro or cons with using rose joints/metalastic bushes in trailing arms/pannhard rods

Thanks

[Edited on 22/3/07 by short track 123]

I'm using rose joints on mine. Mostly because it will give me a degree of adjustability (needed since no ones fitted a de-dion axle in a Tiger CAT before)...not sure what the disadvantages will be other than service life and possibly maintenance? Oli.

Rose joints are fantastic on the track and useful on the road if you have say a fast road car. The fact that they are so adjustable makes them essential for track use but I feel on the UK roads they are wasted and often have a short shelf life due to the potholes and ruts. All depends what you want to use your car for.

I just wanted some views on what people think about using rose joints a i've just made a set for a chap and they worked out very costy ( £270 ) but that was for
10 rose joints
10 lock nut
all 4 trailing arms and panhard rod
all tig welded and painted and ready to bolt on.
But hay he was happy......

I used rose joints on one end of each of these, and metalastic on the other ends. This gives the precision & adjustability, but keeps some compliance for longevity & civilised road use...

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Originally posted by short track 123
I just wanted some views on what people think about using rose joints a i've just made a set for a chap and they worked out very costy ( £270 ) but that was for
10 rose joints
10 lock nut
all 4 trailing arms and panhard rod
all tig welded and painted and ready to bolt on.
But hay he was happy......

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