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Old 08-09-2007, 11:47 AM   #1
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Default Best endlink recommendation for my application

B4 I get flamed, I have searched.... there are so many hits it's difficult to discern... some of those threads I've contributed to.

Please see my suspension set-up in my sig. I feel I have reached near nirvana for a kick butt DD and occaisional auto-crosser, at least for my needs. Car rotates on comand, pretty neutral, flat in corners... I am a happy camper. Top adjustable Konis are the answer for me. RCE just sent me replacement for Vers 2 front springs N/C, looking forward to installing them... they are a GREAT company!

I went with Poltech heim joint endlinks all around 2.5 years ago. I knew they might make some noise eventually, and that time has come. They are GREAT for what they do, but the minimal dustboots have failed and they clunk/clack/click enough now when DD that I think I'll sell them to someone who wants them for a track car and replace them.

So, the question is what brand endlinks should I replace them with that will be quieter (actually I would like silent), and still perform the way I want my car to handle... like it does now. Also, hopefully ones that fit without a lot of installation hassles, spacers that you need to order separately, etc.

Please reply with your recommendations. Thanks in advance.


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Old 08-09-2007, 11:53 AM   #2
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Default Re: Best endlink recommendation for my application

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Old 08-09-2007, 12:01 PM   #3
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Default Re: Best endlink recommendation for my application

Kartboy.

If you had coilovers and demanded a perfect cornerbalance, then Whiteline ball joint adjustables.


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Old 11-24-2007, 05:25 AM   #4
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Default Re: Best endlink recommendation for my application

Went with Kartboy front & rear. They are absolutely quiet. I read a lot of posts where kartboy & whiteline bars were making noise and the endlinks were prety skewed from the pics I saw.

My install with Hotchkis sways and Kartboy endlinks was straightforward, the links are very close to vertical and no pooping or endlink noise at all.

Thanks for the recomendation, guys.


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