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Old 02-23-12, 06:49 PM
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FL Sway Bar Links -- are they different?

Going to change out the sway bar links --- I see multiple brands available.

Is there much difference from OEM?

Car is totally street driving.

Bushings are shot, seems like new links would make more $ense than trying to change the bushings.

Thanks for any insight.
Old 02-23-12, 07:40 PM
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still should upgrade your old bushings along with the links. New bushings make a world of difference,... not sure how much oem are from mazda but $93.29 from mazdatrix... i actually need new ones aswell and will gladly go aftermarket if they are cheaper.
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I bought a set of Moog bushings off eBay for 25 shipped. Its not OEM but its OEM quality. It's a reputable brand name.

Didn't install it yet but my set is original so I would imagine this will help tremendously.
Old 02-23-12, 08:31 PM
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I've seen in the FS section someone selling low-mileage JDM swaybar endlinks. That might be a good option if yours are worn out.

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Old 02-23-12, 09:13 PM
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Japan2LA usually sells stuff like that. I bought a low mileage rear suspension set from him.
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Improved Racing makes some really nice ones. Their newly redesigned back ones are great.
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I personally am very impressed with the Improved Racing End Links. Damn reasonable IMHO also and adjustable.

Edit: They are in Orlando, FL and you can go pick up parts directly if you want.
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First I've seen of those Improved Racing endlinks, they look really nice!

Anyone ever found a guide to how to set up those adjustable endlinks?

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The relatively inexpensive cost of the Improved Racing Endlinks makes it hard for me to justify buying used OEM links.

I've got the Improved Installation instructions since I bought these for my car and I'll post pictures when I finish installing them along with how they work.
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
First I've seen of those Improved Racing endlinks, they look really nice!

Anyone ever found a guide to how to set up those adjustable endlinks?

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They are very nice, had a chance to track the car with them last weekend and was very pleased. The instructions just say to install with the suspension compressed, like on ramps to avoid bar pre load and to try and get the heim joints centered before tightening everything up. The install was very simple.
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Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS
They are very nice, had a chance to track the car with them last weekend and was very pleased. The instructions just say to install with the suspension compressed, like on ramps to avoid bar pre load and to try and get the heim joints centered before tightening everything up. The install was very simple.
MIne are shot as well. Will this affect the alignment?
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I have what feels to be a very slight "dead spot" when turning the wheel either way from center when cornering. Almost like delayed engagement. I wonder if my endlinks are the culprit. G




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