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Old 10-03-2008, 07:41 AM   #1
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Default Bent rear endlinks cause car to pull right?

I searched both here and nasioc, but couldn't really find an answer. I just noticed my rear endlinks are bent, probably from a flipped sway. Anyway, the one on the drivers side is bent more than the passenger's side, resulting in uneven pressure on the bar- could this explain why after a perfect alignment, I pull to the right? If so, what aftermarket endlinks do you guys recommend?


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Old 10-03-2008, 08:10 AM   #2
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Default Re: Bent rear endlinks cause car to pull right?

I could see this happening, especially if you are on the stock bushings. As for replacements, get the Kartboy endlinks. After installing them, get an alignment. It's likely your rear toe is off.
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Old 10-03-2008, 08:58 AM   #3
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Default Re: Bent rear endlinks cause car to pull right?

Kartboy are well licked here, I have sperical bearing ones from Perrin, havent had any trouble with those for 2 winters straight....most aftermarket will be better than the twisty ties subaru puts on
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:02 AM   #4
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kartboy or perrin there both good.. there way thicker then stock.
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:12 AM   #5
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Default Re: Bent rear endlinks cause car to pull right?

Thanks for the input guys, I have a trip I need to take tomorrow (petit le mans!) and am wondering if I should just unbolt the end links until I receive the kartboy's. Are there any serious consequenses to unbolting the rear sway for just a road trip? No aggressive driving or anything...
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:24 AM   #6
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Thanks for the input guys, I have a trip I need to take tomorrow (petit le mans!) and am wondering if I should just unbolt the end links until I receive the kartboy's. Are there any serious consequenses to unbolting the rear sway for just a road trip? No aggressive driving or anything...
No, you'll be fine.
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:33 AM   #7
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i wouldnt mario andretti the corners


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