Originally Posted by sewin
Friction blades Ie. steering damper blades. Are they still fitted alongside the SSL kit?....... Should be replaced with bearings and the blades removed if it really is SSL.

It's a Supplex suspension, pre SSL but essentially the same design. The car is a '64 and, with the 4° castor angle, it is recommended to keep the damper blades. The thrust bearings at the bottom of the main springs are on top of the thrust pads.