Sway bar end links - Installed
 

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tools needed: jack, 14mm socket, 14mm wrench

So after about 5 months of having these sway bar end links sitting around, i finally got around to installing them today.
I started the day off by getting some new tires put on my car. They were definitely needed , because i drove unaligned on coilovers. So 2 of my tires where completely bald.
after i got those put on, i drove around a while, enjoying traction again.
Then i got home, and had some free time, so i figured i might as well install the end links.

Installation was cake. On the difficulty scale, it was about a 2/10.
just jacked up the car, pulled off the wheel, removed the old end links, installed new end link, put wheel back on. Done.

the only remotely tricky part was when putting the new end link on, the screw tip doesn't quite stick up enough to get the bolt started on it to tighten it, because the lower control arm is dropped more than usual.
So i ended up just grabbing the car jack, and putting it under the control arm, and lifting it up a bit, just enough for me to get the bolt started on the thread.
After i got it started, i dropped the jack and i was good to go.

I drove the car around a bit, and instantly felt the difference. It's not as drastic as when i first installed coilovers or anything. But there is a noticeable improvement in how sharp and responsive the steering is, and also how the car goes into turns. It felt a lot smoother when dipping into a bend.

For only $25 i would definitely recommend getting these. They are one of the best mods for the price

For additional info, consult... https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=290276

$25? I bought my set for $9. Hardest part for me was punching the rod part out of the sleeve, it was rusted up good. I ended up cutting the bolt head off below the control arm with some bolt cutters, and soaking the thing in a can of brake fluid. Took it out, wiped it off, and punched the rod right out. Brake fluid works wonders for freeing rusted parts (and removing paint, so be careful!).

While you're at it, change your sway bar bushings. Now that's not an easy task. See my previous thread on that for info.

if you lift both tires (entire front end) at the same time, it will be easier to do btw...

Or just jack the car up by the control arm. Two birds with one stone.

after driving around for a few days i've noticed something. When taking corners, slow or fast, it feels like something is scraping/rubbing, and i can feel it through the floor.

think i may have over-tightened the end links?

Might have...per my thread you'll only want to bearly start to torque down on the bushings. Basically, twist the nut until right on top of the bushing and then maybe give it one full addtional turn. Something like that...

BTW, I reused the stock center shaft and didn't cut the ES one up.

ok, then yeh, i have them to tight.
i already threw away the stock stuff. oh well. i don't wanna pull it all apart again anyway. I will just get under my car and loosen the top nut a little.

thanks for the help :)

loosened the bolts. problem is gone

:)

anyone know the part# for the rear? I need the bolts and bushing for stock sway bar.

i did my sway bar endlinks on my car and the sleeve was too long for the nut to catch on the bolt to tighten it..... so i had to take a cutting wheel and go to town on the sleeves and ended up with a little over 1", i didnt measure exactly but i cut them at the same time so they ended up the same length.....but i love them my car holds tighter in the corners from when i had a broken endlink on the right side lol.... but i like the upgrade..nice and tight thru the corners....

When I bent my rear lower controll arm had to get new sway bar end link and those things are bastards to get off, took a dremel and hammer to cut it off.

the sleeve on mine was rusted to the bolt... banged on it a bit, dug out the bushing, banged some more and then torqued it till it broke using a pneumatic gun and a wrench

hmmm i going to order these now sheesh

installed and well worth it nice job crypto