Sway bar End links to weak and dinky?

[D1BADZ]

So after installing my rear balance bar I noticed how dinky the The End link truly are! maybe a 1/4 " diameter but not sure.

That got me thinking of the sways actually do anything or are the links so weak there is no difference?

Also has anyone seen any company selling new end links?

Thoughts or explantions are appreciated and welcome.

Thanks

[55Designs]

Factory links SUCK

I used BWoody Links the results were just amazing. Got get a set.

[PfadtRacing]

Hello D1BADZ,

Well, to your first comment, I believe there is some truth to them being weak and dinky, but maybe not as much as you perceive.

The diameter of the link is really dependent on the directions in which it will be stressed. Because of the ball joint ends, and the geometry of the suspension, the majority of loading will take place along the axis of the endlink, and therefore is only required to be strong (ish) in tension and compression.

To the second comment, your sways are certainly doing their job. Weak endlinks or not.

With that said, high impact events like bumping a wheel at an accelerated rate over a rock or something, can cause things to go awry from the original design intent. We supply heavy duty endlinks with our race anti roll bar package, due to the increased load transfer rate that it is responsible for. So, for normal driving, I wouldn't necessarily be concerned with the OEM endlinks being a shortcoming. But if you live in an area with harsh road conditions, then you may just keep an eye on it, to see if the ball joints start wearing prematurely.

[Dynabyte]

I just installed Eibach sways and springs a couple of weeks ago, and saw the "skimpy" end-links that our Camaros have. These Spohn Performance end-links arrived this week and will be installed shortly. They have Chromoly parts, and even though they may not be absolutely required I wanted to have nice stuff hooked up to nice stuff

[orange10s.c.]

Man those are sweet !!!

[d69chris]

Nice Dynabyte, what do those run per set or all four??

Are the short set ball joint ends? The long ones look like they are.

[Dynabyte]

Originally Posted by d69chris

Nice Dynabyte, what do those run per set or all four??

Are the short set ball joint ends? The long ones look like they are.

Yes, both sets have ball joints - they're teflon lined and there's lots of info and a couple of videos on their website. I'm really impressed with them. All four links were just shy of $200 shipped.

[FFPM73]

I also just installed the Eibach springs/sway bars kit. I was wanting to buy some aftermarket end links. How much for the set of 4 with shipping to Kentucky?

[D1BADZ]

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Hello D1BADZ,

Well, to your first comment, I believe there is some truth to them being weak and dinky, but maybe not as much as you perceive.

The diameter of the link is really dependent on the directions in which it will be stressed. Because of the ball joint ends, and the geometry of the suspension, the majority of loading will take place along the axis of the endlink, and therefore is only required to be strong (ish) in tension and compression.

To the second comment, your sways are certainly doing their job. Weak endlinks or not.

With that said, high impact events like bumping a wheel at an accelerated rate over a rock or something, can cause things to go awry from the original design intent. We supply heavy duty endlinks with our race anti roll bar package, due to the increased load transfer rate that it is responsible for. So, for normal driving, I wouldn't necessarily be concerned with the OEM endlinks being a shortcoming. But if you live in an area with harsh road conditions, then you may just keep an eye on it, to see if the ball joints start wearing prematurely.

Thanks for the peice of mind, and Ill keep an eye out on the ball joints for sure

[PfadtRacing]

No worries, I didn't want to come off saying it isn't a good idea. Because it is. But the situation may not be as critical others areas of the car, that's all.

[PQ]

I too was under my car yesterday and wondered about the links being so thin. Thanks, PfadtRacing, for the education on this. I'm ordering sways and springs in the next few days. Just tryin to get as much info and feedback as possible first.

Not sure of the sways reducing that much body roll. But that's another topic.

[PfadtRacing]

Originally Posted by PQ

I too was under my car yesterday and wondered about the links being so thin. Thanks, PfadtRacing, for the education on this. I'm ordering sways and springs in the next few days. Just tryin to get as much info and feedback as possible first.

Not sure of the sways reducing that much body roll. But that's another topic.

Anytime. Its a good approach you have to research as much as you can and decide which options are best for you. If you have any questions at all about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us! We are here to help. Thanks!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Anytime. Its a good approach you have to research as much as you can and decide which options are best for you. If you have any questions at all about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us! We are here to help. Thanks!

Ya, I think I've dicided against Eibach. Not for anything bad or quality related but I want mine lowered a tad more. Closer to an inch and a quarter. Seems to me that they are all gonna be about the same as far as performance and me being able to tell how well they work.

D1BADZ, whitch ones did you install?

[D1BADZ]

I did pfadt springs with just there balance bar for now. In the driveway in about 3 hours with hand tools some air tools a jack and some jack stands.

Been a solid week and ride is awesome. 1 1/4 is perfect IMO. I had a couple local owners check it out yesterday and they agreed. Its amazing how much lowering these cars really sets it off.

I was worried about losing the amazing comfort but none lost. The only time I feel a diff is hard bumps like sewage drains that are stepped down about 1" or so.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by D1BADZ

I did pfadt springs with just there balance bar for now. In the driveway in about 3 hours with hand tools some air tools a jack and some jack stands.

Been a solid week and ride is awesome. 1 1/4 is perfect IMO. I had a couple local owners check it out yesterday and they agreed. Its amazing how much lowering these cars really sets it off.

I was worried about losing the amazing comfort but none lost. The only time I feel a diff is hard bumps like sewage drains that are stepped down about 1" or so.

Awesome. That's what I wanted to hear. Have you had it alligned yet?

[Jeanius]

Originally Posted by D1BADZ

I did pfadt springs with just there balance bar for now. In the driveway in about 3 hours with hand tools some air tools a jack and some jack stands.

Been a solid week and ride is awesome. 1 1/4 is perfect IMO. I had a couple local owners check it out yesterday and they agreed. Its amazing how much lowering these cars really sets it off.

I was worried about losing the amazing comfort but none lost. The only time I feel a diff is hard bumps like sewage drains that are stepped down about 1" or so.

Very good to hear, I have been on the verge of doing this for a while now and I think you just pushed me over the edge

[hb35man]

Another option for sway bar links
http://bwoodyperformance.com/product...roducts_id=434

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Very good to hear, I have been on the verge of doing this for a while now and I think you just pushed me over the edge

+1

[Jeanius]

Hey PQ, we should try and get a a group buy going with IPS

They had some real good prices on the last one just before the holidays

[D1BADZ]

Yeah I aligned it the next day, and drives str8 as an arrow. Shoot IPS a pm, hell hook u up for sure. Pfadt has allignment specs on there site for street tires and good wear if you want to opt for there reccomendations. I did kind of a hybrid one and am gonna try it out for a few weeks to check out handling and tire wear.

[Jeanius]

Originally Posted by D1BADZ

Yeah I aligned it the next day, and drives str8 as an arrow. Shoot IPS a pm, hell hook u up for sure. Pfadt has allignment specs on there site for street tires and good wear if you want to opt for there reccomendations. I did kind of a hybrid one and am gonna try it out for a few weeks to check out handling and tire wear.

Did you just give an alignment shop the specs?

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Hey PQ, we should try and get a a group buy going with IPS

They had some real good prices on the last one just before the holidays

I'm going Pfadt. Was thinking ADM.

[Rick2010]

Detroit Speed!!!!!

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

We bent the OE front end links with our testing using our front sway bars.So we have an adjustable end links that are 2 to 4mm thicker than OE, and the ballstuds are oversized as well. This will require drilling out the stud mounting holes 2mm larger. These units are HD and also come with all of our sway bars as well as separate. Pete's Camaro van pull 1.38gs with streetable tires, and our end links have performed perfectly

mike
dms

[D1BADZ]

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Did you just give an alignment shop the specs?

Yup, but we where a little easy on the rear toe, he thought it might be too agressive for daily driving and tire wear. so well see how it works