BATMAN

The other day at was at my local tire and suspension shop and saw and ad for MOOG sway bar links that appear to be shperical rod ends.

Please share ur insight and experiences on this topic.

jimlab

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/a...end_links.html

BATMAN

I think that is the same one that I am using from Orchard supply.






The problem is that they are not in a fixed position like a factory one.

This allows the sway bar to slide across (over time) and in the case of the rear sway bar, it touched the inside wheel lip.

artowar

iTrader: (1)

Put collars over your swaybars next to the mounting bushings.

Carl Byck

Try AWR, or Tripoint

artowar

iTrader: (1)

Hmmm, what I really meant to say is:

1. You can buy rod ends to fit from thousands of places. Like any other hardware, they vary widely in quality and price. If it was me, I would spring for high-quality pieces, since I would not want one to fail in the middle of a turn when the swaybar is heavily loaded.

These joints are also exposed to the elements, so dust seals are probably a good idea.

2. To keep your swaybars laterally located, put collars over the bars, and next to the mounting bushings. My Tri-Point front bar came with metal collars, and the rear bar (I think it's an Eibach) came with urethane collars that are clamped to the bar.