Originally Posted by Montegue
I ran Gaz Golds on my TVR for a while, these coil overs used Rose Joints (spherical bearings).

I found they gave a crashy ride and ultimately had a very short life, I switched back to Bilsteins that used rubber bushes and never looked back.

In my experience, Rose Joints (spherical bearings) really have no place on a road car.

Track car yes, road car no, rubber is still best which is why the OEMs still use it.

In essence I agree Dave, although there are exceptions I believe. Here is one innocent

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Homemade captive bonnet supports.

Richard

2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone