Does anyone know what the length of the stock endlinks is? I happened to stop by Ramchargers today and they had a set of 3 1/4 in endlinks. I believe that was measured from the tops of the inner bushings. I'm wondering if they'll be to long for a 1.75" drop on the front end.

Bob

 

Im almost positive the stock endlink size is 4". So now you subtact your ACTUAL drop from the stock size and what you are left with is what size endlinks you need to buy.

 

The stock end links are 4 5/8 and the rear are 7 1/4. I'm in the middle of this also. I installed Eibach front springs which were supposed to give me a 1" drop and I got over 1.25 at the install 6 months ago. Now that they have settled they are down to 2". I have to call Eibach to inquire about this but it appears to be normal. Considering this, my front end links should be 2 5/8.
Dion

 

Thanks for the replies. I figured the stockers were about 4-4.5 inches. I think I'll pick up the 3.25in endlinks and give them a try.

Bob

 

Dion -- yeah, those are the hotchkis endlinks. Made life easier for me...

Daniel

 

If you got a 1.75" inch drop, the end links should be 2 5/8" to 2 7/8". When your suspension settles, you will end up with at least a 2" drop.

What kind of springs did you use?

Dion

 

Hi Daniel,
How do you like the Hotchkis and what have you used in conjunction with the sway bars?

What are the lenghts of the front and rear end links on the Hotchkis kit?
So many questions.
Dion

 

dionisio, I've got Eibach's installed. I haven't measured since putting them on, so they may in fact be even lower. I'll have to check.

Bob

 

Okay, changed the endlinks I first bought which were 1 5/8" to some 2 5/8'' . There is a more noticable change and it doesn't make sounds up front anymore.

 

How do you like changing lanes now?

or dicing through traffic?


or better yet,

Long sweeping turns (especially left hand turns) like
freeway entrances that have long straights to accelerate into?



Tell me what you like best about how it feels now, or what it does better now than before.

---WrongdayJ

 

WJ,
Well where can I start. It feels like a whole new beast. I can change lanes, slice through traffic with little or no bodyroll. I love those highspeed curves on the highway. I like everything about this quick change in endlinks. Only problem is with the rear ones, my L bottoms out more, so I might raise it a little more.

So my next plans are different shocks, stiffer springs up front due to rubbing, and a panhard bar. Maybe even some better sway bars . Oh yea, and some better tires, The GT2's suck.

Thanks for all your help J.


-----Jesse