bended Endlinks after cobb sport srpings install ? (with pics)

orvtech · 03-18-2007, 08:17 PM

I notice something strange with my swaybars after installing cobb sport springs on my 2007 STI, it seems that my endlinks have an angle and that they are making contact with some control arms (im not really sure if that is the name) does this look normal to you? if not how can i fix this? i was thinking of upgrading my rear swaybar, endlinks + anti-lift kit

if you do have this same setup please post some pics.

Click on the fotos to see the original size

**lackskill** · 03-18-2007, 08:38 PM

This has happened to several people. You are going to want to have your lateral links checked out. This would be a good time to upgrade to kartboy rear endlinks (the fronts usually dont have problems). Dealers have been known to deny warranty coverage for enlinks when all that was changed was springs. There is even one guy that got coverage denied when he had never touched the suspension. I wish you the best, and I hope that it works out for you. Try to get your dealer to cover it, but dont be surprised if they pitch a fit. KB endlinks are $100 shipped from www.turninconcepts.com.

Edit: on second thought, your lateral links dont look too badly damaged from the pics, but you will want to avoid driving until you get that fixed otherwise you will end up needing net lat links.

I also forgot to mention that your sway bar is gonna be damaged too, I would recommend a 24mm adjustable whiteline. Also from www.turninconcepts.com, for $165 shipped.

r12rex · 03-18-2007, 08:39 PM

This happened to me after my RCE spring install. You can blame it on the install itself...when you removed the struts out of the car the arms dropped ALL the way down...after putting the new spring set-up in and bringing the car back down...the bar flipped. Kartboy endlinks will solve that problem.

-Ryan

orvtech · 03-18-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

This has happened to several people. You are going to want to have your lateral links checked out. This would be a good time to upgrade to kartboy rear endlinks (the fronts usually dont have problems). Dealers have been known to deny warranty coverage for enlinks when all that was changed was springs. There is even one guy that got coverage denied when he had never touched the suspension. I wish you the best, and I hope that it works out for you. Try to get your dealer to cover it, but dont be surprised if they pitch a fit. KB endlinks are $100 shipped from www.turninconcepts.com.

whyle im on that, do you recommend a swaybar ?

ACHAHockey · 03-18-2007, 08:41 PM

in the first pic, is that side of the car just sitting on the ground like that with no jack under it and no tire on that axle?

r12rex · 03-18-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orvtech

whyle im on that, do you recommend a swaybar ?

Whiteline 27/29 Front adjustable sway
Whiteline 24mm rear adjustable sway

Set it to

27 front
24 rear

Ryan

**lackskill** · 03-18-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orvtech

whyle im on that, do you recommend a swaybar ?

original post edited for content...

orvtech · 03-18-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACHAHockey

in the first pic, is that side of the car just sitting on the ground like that with no jack under it and no tire on that axle?

car sitting on jack with no tire on wheel

**lackskill** · 03-18-2007, 08:44 PM

or if you hurry you can email them and ask about their deal called mike_in_tn. It was a custom package put together for a WL 27mm f, WL 24mm r, and KB rear endlinks for $450 shipped. Pretty good deal IMO...

**lackskill** · 03-18-2007, 08:50 PM

here are some used WL bars for around $300, you can get endlinks from TiC for $100...

Clark_Kent · 03-18-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

here are some used WL bars for around $300, you can get endlinks from TiC for $100...

I picked up my Whiteline bars from Gruppe-S a couple weeks ago. 27-29FSB and 24RSB for 319 shipped. Check with Gruppe-S.

orvtech · 03-18-2007, 09:10 PM

i ended up buying cobb endlinks adjustable mount and rear swaybar.

**lackskill** · 03-19-2007, 06:46 AM

Im not going to try to tell you how to do your mods, but I wouldnt have gone with the cobb endlinks. There are several accounts of them making lots of noise within a year. In the year that I have been coming here, it seems there is nothing better than the WL+KB combo. Ill have impressions soon as I ordered my F&R bars and rear KB endlinks last night.

orvtech · 03-19-2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

Im not going to try to tell you how to do your mods, but I wouldnt have gone with the cobb endlinks. There are several accounts of them making lots of noise within a year. In the year that I have been coming here, it seems there is nothing better than the WL+KB combo. Ill have impressions soon as I ordered my F&R bars and rear KB endlinks last night.

what is KB ?

PD: thanks for the advice, i will look on to this for the front suspension.

***Turbineguy*** · 03-19-2007, 07:30 AM

KB=Kartboy. Def +1 for the Kartboy stuff. I went from the Cobb links to the KB because of the noise. Great when new but when worn they make you car sound and feel like a clapped out s***box.

03-18-2007, 08:17 PM	#1
orvtech Junior STI Driver Car: Black 07 STi Fav Mod: Coilovers Location: Miami Posts: 162 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	bended Endlinks after cobb sport srpings install ? (with pics) I notice something strange with my swaybars after installing cobb sport springs on my 2007 STI, it seems that my endlinks have an angle and that they are making contact with some control arms (im not really sure if that is the name) does this look normal to you? if not how can i fix this? i was thinking of upgrading my rear swaybar, endlinks + anti-lift kit if you do have this same setup please post some pics. Click on the fotos to see the original size This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-18-2007, 08:38 PM	#2
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,771 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	This has happened to several people. You are going to want to have your lateral links checked out. This would be a good time to upgrade to kartboy rear endlinks (the fronts usually dont have problems). Dealers have been known to deny warranty coverage for enlinks when all that was changed was springs. There is even one guy that got coverage denied when he had never touched the suspension. I wish you the best, and I hope that it works out for you. Try to get your dealer to cover it, but dont be surprised if they pitch a fit. KB endlinks are $100 shipped from www.turninconcepts.com. Edit: on second thought, your lateral links dont look too badly damaged from the pics, but you will want to avoid driving until you get that fixed otherwise you will end up needing net lat links. I also forgot to mention that your sway bar is gonna be damaged too, I would recommend a 24mm adjustable whiteline. Also from www.turninconcepts.com, for $165 shipped. Last edited by lackskill; 03-18-2007 at 08:41 PM.

03-19-2007, 07:30 AM	#15
*Turbineguy* Non-Reformed Meth Addict Car: '06 WRB Fav Mod: A laptop and tuning software. Location: Swampbilly Central Posts: 2,420 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	KB=Kartboy. Def +1 for the Kartboy stuff. I went from the Cobb links to the KB because of the noise. Great when new but when worn they make you car sound and feel like a clapped out s***box. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-18-2007, 08:39 PM	#3
r12rex The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 OBP STi Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 852 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	This happened to me after my RCE spring install. You can blame it on the install itself...when you removed the struts out of the car the arms dropped ALL the way down...after putting the new spring set-up in and bringing the car back down...the bar flipped. Kartboy endlinks will solve that problem. -Ryan

03-18-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
ACHAHockey Spec C Club Car: Bugeye, '95 Porsche Fav Mod: Flat 6 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,061 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	in the first pic, is that side of the car just sitting on the ground like that with no jack under it and no tire on that axle?

03-18-2007, 08:44 PM	#9
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,771 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	or if you hurry you can email them and ask about their deal called mike_in_tn. It was a custom package put together for a WL 27mm f, WL 24mm r, and KB rear endlinks for $450 shipped. Pretty good deal IMO...

03-18-2007, 08:50 PM	#10
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,771 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	here are some used WL bars for around $300, you can get endlinks from TiC for $100...

03-18-2007, 09:10 PM	#12
orvtech Junior STI Driver Car: Black 07 STi Fav Mod: Coilovers Location: Miami Posts: 162 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	i ended up buying cobb endlinks adjustable mount and rear swaybar.

03-19-2007, 06:46 AM	#13
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,771 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Im not going to try to tell you how to do your mods, but I wouldnt have gone with the cobb endlinks. There are several accounts of them making lots of noise within a year. In the year that I have been coming here, it seems there is nothing better than the WL+KB combo. Ill have impressions soon as I ordered my F&R bars and rear KB endlinks last night.