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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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Endlinks for a 1/2 drop?

Everyones talking about getting new end links and it got me worried so i think im goin to get some. But can someone explain why I need new endlinks? I dont anything about suspension so any indo would be helpful.
Also where should I get them . I think chikenears has some adjustable end links that he got from so cal speedshop. I just email them so lets see what they say. Anyways, any and all help will be appreciated.

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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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Hotchkis sells end links for their 1/2 drop.

Correct me if I'm wrong but the idea is to keep the sway bar parallel with the ground. Any deviation from that would reduce the effectiveness of the sway bar. Thus a 1.5" bar would only feel like a 1.25" bar or something.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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99 has the general idea. I have the Hotchkis kit and the rear still has a down tilt about 30 degrees so it is correct at middle travel. On the front you could cut down the tubes and get shorter bolts. I also saw a one of those Energy Suspension catalogs with all different front link kits. On the rear you could shorten yours or buy Hotchkis etc. Stock rear links are 9" Hotchkis drop links are 6". Hope that helps.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 01:17 AM
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anyone else have any info
btw i have the ground force kit
 
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Old Apr 26, 2002 | 08:57 AM
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Hotchkis will not sell their end links unless you buy their springs. Get the SOCAL speedshop units and adjust them so they are 2" shorter than stock.

On the front the stock end links are 4 5/8" so you need to find some links that are 3 5/8". Prothane and energy suspension make differents sizes; check them out.

I would recommend putting in the cam bolts when you do your drop. With those installed you can rest easy knowing they can properly align you L for years to come.

While you have everything apart have you thought about putting in the clunk washers? I just did mine and it is nice to have that corrected.

Don't forget to have it aligned when you are done with everything. Do it right; Do it once.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2002 | 05:54 AM
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Originally posted by NeedFourSpeed
I would recommend putting in the cam bolts when you do your drop. . .While you have everything apart have you thought about putting in the clunk washers? I just did mine and it is nice to have that corrected. . .have it aligned when you are done. . .Do it right; Do it once.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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