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john2012camaroSS · 06-07-2014, 09:52 AM

Upgrading my sway bars. Provided by Tyler at JDP at a great price by the way.

I know through the production run of 2012 Chevy upgraded the endlinks. Im trying to figure out if I have the old ones. The nut connecting the swaybar to the endlink is 15mm Does this mean I have the old endlinks and have to upgrade.

Kent2010 · 06-07-2014, 11:42 AM

Put a 7mm wrench on the end of the bolt, and remove the 15mm nut with an open end wrench.

==>EDIT : I mean, put the 7mm wrench on the end of the bolt, just past the threaded portion. in your pic, put the 7mm just to the LEFT of where your box end wrench is placed. It looks round, but there are actually flats there for a wrench.

I don't have an answer for your question regarding whether you have old or new links... I'm awaiting an answer on that as well as I am looking to install the 1LE bars on my 2012 as well.

Dexman1349 · 06-07-2014, 11:46 AM

Are you talking going from FE3 to FE4? Or do 2012's have different FE4 endlinks?

FE3 bars connect to the lower control arms "inside" the rear struts (closer to the center of the car) whereas the FE4 and up connect between the struts and wheels.

john2012camaroSS · 06-07-2014, 01:18 PM

The endlink bolt on my endlink is 15mm. I think the upgraded one is an 18mm. Im confused probably a good excuse to upgrade and spend more money.. the nut and bolt is turning when trying to loosen and the screw you cant see it as its in the endlink if that makes any .sense

Eddiefuzz · 06-07-2014, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john2012camaroSS

Im probably using the wrong terminology. I have the fe4 setup as pictured. The endlink bolt on my endlink is 15mm. I think the upgraded one is an 18mm. Im confused probably a good excuse to upgrade and spend more money.. the nut and bolt is turning when trying to loosen and the screw you cant see it as its in the endlink if that makes any .sense

Kent said use a 7mm wrench to stop the spinning. Are you sure you want to do this yourself? Is your Mommy or Daddy home to help you remove the NUTS!!!!

john2012camaroSS · 06-07-2014, 02:09 PM

LOL Maybe you dont read so well since your from The garbage illiterate state of New Jersey. Its not an exposed bolt head. So take your cheap a** RS out of here and keep your BS comments to yourself.

Eddiefuzz · 06-07-2014, 05:55 PM

DUMMY, The END of the bolt doesn't have threads, IT IS SQUARED. That's where you put the wrench. So it's wrench, wrench,swaybar, endlink. I know that the end link is FLAT on the side, but the side that has threads has a squared tip.. YOUR SO DUMB!!!

john2012camaroSS · 06-07-2014, 06:34 PM

Thanks Jerky I already figured that out hours ago. Why don't you go troll some other website insulting people. People like you present a good argument for birth control.

Dexman1349 · 06-07-2014, 08:16 PM

I wasn't aware there are two types of stock FE4 endlinks. Sorry, can't help anymore.

It doesn't hurt to upgrade end links. I replaced mine because the new ones were on sale, but for only $100-$150, it's cheap insurance.

Ventmaster · 06-08-2014, 11:51 AM

In 2012 the (long) front endlinks got thicker on the SS's, but I believe the nuts remained unchanged.

I know this is gonna generate some kind of snide remark... let's make it a contest!

Best funny retort! Who's first?

JDP Sales · 06-09-2014, 04:43 PM

2012 is a funny year... some have the newer ZL1/1LE/13+ endlinks where some still have the older style; most have the older style. We just set John up with some Detroit speed endlinks which can accommodate for either style sway bar, and will be stronger than all other factory options.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

bwk1971 · 06-09-2014, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddiefuzz

DUMMY, The END of the bolt doesn't have threads, IT IS SQUARED. That's where you put the wrench. So it's wrench, wrench,swaybar, endlink. I know that the end link is FLAT on the side, but the side that has threads has a squared tip.. YOUR SO DUMB!!!

It's "YOU'RE SO DUMB" not "YOUR SO DUMB" ... You know what they say about people in glass houses or the pot calling the kettle black...duh!

john2012camaroSS · 06-10-2014, 05:41 AM

Lmao a product of kissing cousins. Go easy on him.

Dexman1349 · 06-10-2014, 10:31 AM

Sorry, can't help it:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

2012 is a funny year... some have the newer ZL1/1LE/13+ endlinks where some still have the older style; most have the older style. We just set John up with some Detroit speed endlinks which can accommodate for either style sway bar, and will be stronger than all other factory options.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Tyler gives good advice. It never hurts to upgrade endlinks when getting new sways.

06-07-2014, 09:52 AM	#1
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	swaybar upgrade Upgrading my sway bars. Provided by Tyler at JDP at a great price by the way. I know through the production run of 2012 Chevy upgraded the endlinks. Im trying to figure out if I have the old ones. The nut connecting the swaybar to the endlink is 15mm Does this mean I have the old endlinks and have to upgrade. Attached Images Last edited by john2012camaroSS; 06-07-2014 at 10:56 PM.

06-07-2014, 11:42 AM	#2
Kent2010 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 188	Put a 7mm wrench on the end of the bolt, and remove the 15mm nut with an open end wrench. ==>EDIT : I mean, put the 7mm wrench on the end of the bolt, just past the threaded portion. in your pic, put the 7mm just to the LEFT of where your box end wrench is placed. It looks round, but there are actually flats there for a wrench. I don't have an answer for your question regarding whether you have old or new links... I'm awaiting an answer on that as well as I am looking to install the 1LE bars on my 2012 as well. Last edited by Kent2010; 06-07-2014 at 04:58 PM.

06-07-2014, 11:46 AM	#3
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	Are you talking going from FE3 to FE4? Or do 2012's have different FE4 endlinks? FE3 bars connect to the lower control arms "inside" the rear struts (closer to the center of the car) whereas the FE4 and up connect between the struts and wheels. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

06-07-2014, 01:18 PM	#4
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	The endlink bolt on my endlink is 15mm. I think the upgraded one is an 18mm. Im confused probably a good excuse to upgrade and spend more money.. the nut and bolt is turning when trying to loosen and the screw you cant see it as its in the endlink if that makes any .sense Last edited by john2012camaroSS; 06-07-2014 at 10:56 PM.

06-07-2014, 08:16 PM	#9
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I wasn't aware there are two types of stock FE4 endlinks. Sorry, can't help anymore. It doesn't hurt to upgrade end links. I replaced mine because the new ones were on sale, but for only $100-$150, it's cheap insurance. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

06-07-2014, 02:09 PM	#6
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	LOL Maybe you dont read so well since your from The garbage illiterate state of New Jersey. Its not an exposed bolt head. So take your cheap a** RS out of here and keep your BS comments to yourself.

06-07-2014, 05:55 PM	#7
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	DUMMY, The END of the bolt doesn't have threads, IT IS SQUARED. That's where you put the wrench. So it's wrench, wrench,swaybar, endlink. I know that the end link is FLAT on the side, but the side that has threads has a squared tip.. YOUR SO DUMB!!!

06-07-2014, 06:34 PM	#8
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	Thanks Jerky I already figured that out hours ago. Why don't you go troll some other website insulting people. People like you present a good argument for birth control.

06-08-2014, 11:51 AM	#10
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	In 2012 the (long) front endlinks got thicker on the SS's, but I believe the nuts remained unchanged. I know this is gonna generate some kind of snide remark... let's make it a contest! Best funny retort! Who's first?

06-09-2014, 04:43 PM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	2012 is a funny year... some have the newer ZL1/1LE/13+ endlinks where some still have the older style; most have the older style. We just set John up with some Detroit speed endlinks which can accommodate for either style sway bar, and will be stronger than all other factory options. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

06-10-2014, 05:41 AM	#13
john2012camaroSS Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 220 View My Garage	Lmao a product of kissing cousins. Go easy on him.