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Old 06-06-2007, 07:13 PM   #1
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Default Do i need front endlinks?

Forgive me for not searching, but ive just come home from work and really don't feel like searching right now.

This weekend I will be getting the whiteline front and rear sway bar, rear swaybar mounts, and rear endlinks. Will i also need front endlinks? I havnt seen any whiteline front endlinks so will i need to buy them from another manufacturer? Anything i should know when installing the swaybars? Tips or advice? By the way both the front and rear swaybars are 24mm. I'll add more questions when my headache goes away . Thanks


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Old 06-06-2007, 07:18 PM   #2
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

Front endlinks are not required. Only rears are required. Sway bar installation is rather easy. Just make sure you take your time and do not forget to grease/teflon tape your bushings or else they will be noisy and wear prematurely.
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Old 06-06-2007, 07:20 PM   #3
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can you elaborate on the grease and teflon tape procedure? What tools will i need? thanks
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Old 06-07-2007, 03:15 AM   #4
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

They come with grease...but teflon tape? Yes, please elaborate.
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Old 06-07-2007, 04:14 AM   #5
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

Get the Kartboy endlinks, they are the best. You dont need the fronts, it would be peace of mind if you did.
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Old 06-07-2007, 05:03 AM   #6
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

In place of the grease some people have been coating a portion of the bar with teflon tape. It'll wear out just like grease, but it'll take a lot longer to do so.
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Old 06-07-2007, 07:00 AM   #7
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

If you track the car you can still bend the fronts. IMO If you're going to buy them just get all of them and be done with it. As for the teflon tape idea I have been running Cobb Front and rear with Kartboy enlinks for about a year with no problems. If you get Kartboy endlinks check that they are well lubricated before you install them or they will clunk.
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Old 06-07-2007, 10:40 AM   #8
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where can i get the karboy endlinks?
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Old 06-07-2007, 10:44 AM   #9
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^^Check with our wonderful vendor TiC... or you could search, now that you aren't tired from work anymore
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Old 06-07-2007, 10:48 AM   #10
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

i found that rallysportdirect has them as a bundle front and rear for 180. But they also have the whiteline super heavy duty front and rear endlinks for 132 each and theyre adjustable. Im assuming with 24mm sways i'll be ok with the kartboy ones and i wont need the super heavy duty ones?
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:10 PM   #11
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I would go with the Kartboys because they are cheaper as a package. No point in spending more for the Whiteline endlinks with no major performance benefit.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:22 PM   #12
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sounds like a plan
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:57 PM   #13
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Default Re: Do i need front endlinks?

As far a teflon tape and grease is concerned....anyone in California do not need to perform this function. For those of you in the salt belt and other areas where you see snow or drive in the winter, it is recommended to use teflon tape and additional grease on the swaybar bushing. The corrosive elements dry out the supplied grease and end up creating a "creak/squawk" noise between the bushing and the swaybar.

BTW....I envy you clean state car-owners. (cannot move)


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