Would sway bar end links be worth it?

[draxxus131]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/251969832996

Came across these weeks back. I still have my doubts, but I do recall someone having issues with another brand, something about tearing up the joint.

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[D1JL]

If you are racing, you can't go wrong with adjustable end links.
I have tried many brands on many cars including my FiST but I have never found a set that lasts for every day use.
The problems always seems to be the ball joint ends.
They become loose within the joint and start to make a clunking type noise.
Maybe they just can't take the everyday beating of public streets.
Race tracks are usually much smoother and with no potholes.

Good Luck.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Non- greaseable?

 

[D1JL]

Non- greaseable?

I have used both types, of course greaseable is better.
However, they still can't take the constant pounding of a daily driver.
I forgot to mention that I was comparing aftermarket to OEM.
I just don't understand why the aftermarket can't come up with something good.

This is based on my experiences, I am sure that others may have a different point of view.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I have used both types, of course greaseable is better.
However, they still can't take the constant pounding of a daily driver.
I forgot to mention that I was comparing aftermarket to OEM.
I just don't understand why the aftermarket can't come up with something good.

This is based on my experiences, I am sure that others may have a different point of view.

Because they don't want too.....that is why.They wanna keep selling shit. Not too many companies have a quality decent product anymore. But when you do it seems only for a limited time...like a Toy in a happy meal.

 

[MRX330]

I have Hotchkis’ going in. We’ll see what happens

 

[jeffreylyon]

I have Hotchkis’ going in. We’ll see what happens

There aren't any links on the rear anti-sway.

 

[koozy]

Hotchkis has front end links available for the ST.


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[jeffreylyon]

Hotchkis has front end links available for the ST.

Ah - sry.

 

[MRX330]

Ah - sry.

Ha ha

 

[M-Sport fan]

I was considering the Whiteline links, but decided they would shred the ball joints during my off road use while working on ARA rallies.

 

[DangerMouse]

I actually just bought Perrin subaru brz endlinks. They are the exact same length as the fist and same size bolt, different thread pitch but they come with new hardware anyway.

Only concern I have is the clearance on the top behind the link, the bottom where it bolts to the sway bar should be fine. I haven't tried them yet, waiting on a back ordered koni strut to get here.

For those that don't know, perrin uses a bushing rather than a ball joint or spherical link, low to no maintenance.

Once I get them on and check for clearance, I'll start a thread on them as long as it goes good. If not I'll have to stick with oem.

 

[draxxus131]

I'm looking forward to seeing your write up

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[MRX330]

I actually just bought Perrin subaru brz endlinks. They are the exact same length as the fist and same size bolt, different thread pitch but they come with new hardware anyway.

Only concern I have is the clearance on the top behind the link, the bottom where it bolts to the sway bar should be fine. I haven't tried them yet, waiting on a back ordered koni strut to get here.

For those that don't know, perrin uses a bushing rather than a ball joint or spherical link, low to no maintenance.

Once I get them on and check for clearance, I'll start a thread on them as long as it goes good. If not I'll have to stick with oem.

Hotchkis used THK resin ball studs. What does that mean? I don’t know but I hope it’s good. 👍

 

[DangerMouse]

I'm looking forward to seeing your write up

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Well the perrin brz endlinks are way too wide to fit the top like I had suspected. I am going to contact them and see if they have a different bushing or maybe a spherical bearing.

I really don't want to go with adjustable, I've had nothing but problems with them in the past.

 

[MRX330]

2000 miles so far with Hotchkis no probs

 

[DangerMouse]

2000 miles so far with Hotchkis no probs

I do like their design but wow a little pricey.

 

[MRX330]

I do like their design but wow a little pricey.

I’ll find out if they’re up to snuff on Pikes Peak
Wheeeeeee thud crack 🔥

 

[DangerMouse]

I’ll find out if they’re up to snuff on Pikes Peak
Wheeeeeee thud crack 🔥

Hahaha. Dude I would love to drive up there. Post up pics and or videos when you go!

 

[MRX330]

Hahaha. Dude I would love to drive up there. Post up pics and or videos when you go!

I started a thread Road Trip. I will be posting pics along the way for the home bodies and bed ridden Edit: I will get a go pro and mount it on the valley side so you can have a Code Brown right along with me