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Need end Links for New Lift & Sway Bars
Recently installed a 3/2 Lift and I've ordered new sway bars. Now I've realized my OEM end links are seized up and will need to be cut off and replaced. Does anyone have a good source or suggestion for size on longer links? Without jeopardizing quality, I'd like to stay in the lower price range if possible. OEM end links are listed at $74 ea which is why we continue to call them a "stealership". So what do you guys have up your sleeves?!?!
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03-19-2013, 01:21 AM
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Check out the "Easy Weekend Mods" sticky thread and look for the DIY extended rear swaybar end links posts. Not sure if there's a similar mod for the fronts.
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03-19-2013, 11:03 AM
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RockAuto has some reasonable prices on end links too, both front and rear. They're not longer, but they do look more beefy and are a good alternative to buying through the dealer: More Information for DEEZA TYL666
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An alternative I've read about somewhere is rear links for a 2nd gen 4runner. The post said they are ~1" longer than stock and will fit the 4th gen.
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To get the OEM position of the swaybar back to Pre-lift specs, It makes sense to me that I need to shorten the front links about 1.5-2" (3.8-5cm) and lengthen the rears 1.5" (3.8cm).
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I've read that review and have thought about it. Personally i dislike the use of an eyebolt in that regard because it looks very DIY at resale. What size energy bar did you use? Because if I remember correctly, they use PN# 9.8121 which is the 4.5" end links. Is it long enough to get the rear bar flat again? Also, how is your clearance to the brake line below it under flex?
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03-20-2013, 02:38 PM
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Read nathana92's thread carefully...the bolts are 1200 lb SWL. They will be fine.
No issues with clearances either.
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Just to comment on what's been mentioned above, the links I made are one inch longer than stock. Myself and quite a few others have done this same setup and have had no issues with clearance or other issues. As far as the eyebolt being strong enough there's no issue there either. But a suggestion on it looking DIY with regard to the eyebolt a coat of paint or two would change up the appearance nicely.
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If the eye bolt looks too "tractor supply" for you, then you could use a simple oversized rigid rod end, or a spherical rod end from mcmaster.
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Anyone have any suggestions about the front swaybar end links? I've been thinking of two McMaster Carr Ball Joints with 1/2"-20 studs, one male, one female, threaded into each other to desired 4" (approx) length.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteManFlail
To get the OEM position of the swaybar back to Pre-lift specs, It makes sense to me that I need to shorten the front links about 1.5-2" (3.8-5cm) and lengthen the rears 1.5" (3.8cm).
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Has anyone else considered shortening the front links or do people just junk the front sway bar? I kinda want to keep mine on the mall crawler for those impromptu tail of the dragon runs lol.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
An alternative I've read about somewhere is rear links for a 2nd gen 4runner. The post said they are ~1" longer than stock and will fit the 4th gen.
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ARK is right. I have confirmed this. I installed Moog 2nd Gen 4Runner rear end links. They are 1" longer than our stock ones.
Stock vs Moog K80380, 1" longer
http://imgur.com/x6AhlCp
Stock 4th Gen 4Runner Rear
http://imgur.com/a9Ya8gh
Moog 2nd Gen 4Runner Rear
http://imgur.com/WwRlHFU
http://imgur.com/WON73xr
One note about the Moog links. The kit they shipped me had 3 of the same washer. I believe this a packaging error. You need 2 of these washers, one each for the top and bottom. I re-used the OEM washer in the middle because it is different than the other two. Be sure to take note of the proper orientation of the washers and bushings when you are removing your OEM links.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eXstasy
ARK is right. I have confirmed this. I installed Moog 2nd Gen 4Runner rear end links. They are 1" longer than our stock ones.
Stock vs Moog K80380, 1" longer
http://imgur.com/x6AhlCp
Stock 4th Gen 4Runner Rear
http://imgur.com/a9Ya8gh
Moog 2nd Gen 4Runner Rear
http://imgur.com/WwRlHFU
http://imgur.com/WON73xr
One note about the Moog links. The kit they shipped me had 3 of the same washer. I believe this a packaging error. You need 2 of these washers, one each for the top and bottom. I re-used the OEM washer in the middle because it is different than the other two. Be sure to take note of the proper orientation of the washers and bushings when you are removing your OEM links.
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Thank you. this is the confirmation I needed. Buying the moog end links now
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