Just some Quick Disconect front endlinks we put together.

[tacosmasher]

I just thought Id share some endlinks that a buddy of mine and me have put together. We tried two different types of disconnects. one of which developed too much play and made noise and were also hard to connect and disconnect.

Here are the first disconnects we put together which were hard to put together. They were a spring loaded ball joint quick disconnect.

Here are the second ones that Im currently using on my 4runner.

So far I have not heard any odd noises from them so far. and I put them through a few tests over some piled up rocks in the backyard and regular driving around town. They disconnect and connect pretty quick. My only real concern is not being able to get them totally out of the way. But I have run with them disconnected for a few weeks and never heard any impacts from any contact from them being disconnected.

Here are the current versions on my car.

I jsut thought id share them, and see what you guys thought them. :cheers:

 

[99runnerwa]

Those look pretty good. How are you securing the sway bar when it is disconnected? Are you zip tying it to something?
I might be interested in something like this. I know the front sway bar really limits the travel of the front end, but i am not quite comfortable driving around every day with out one.

 

[Pikeman]

I have been running the Wabfab disconnects for a couple years now. The bushings hold it in place just fine and there is no need to zip tie it up out of the way. Always good to see what other people come up with for their trucks.

 

[cj80cruiser]

I just thought Id share some endlinks that a buddy of mine and me have put together. We tried two different types of disconnects. one of which developed too much play and made noise and were also hard to connect and disconnect.

Here are the first disconnects we put together which were hard to put together. They were a spring loaded ball joint quick disconnect.

Here are the second ones that Im currently using on my 4runner.

So far I have not heard any odd noises from them so far. and I put them through a few tests over some piled up rocks in the backyard and regular driving around town. They disconnect and connect pretty quick. My only real concern is not being able to get them totally out of the way. But I have run with them disconnected for a few weeks and never heard any impacts from any contact from them being disconnected.

Here are the current versions on my car.

I jsut thought id share them, and see what you guys thought them. :cheers:

WTH, I just did the other mod with energy suspension swaybar links and you live right here in Auburn? Why couldn't I have waited, lol!

Where'd you get the parts and what sizes, lengths?

 

[tacosmasher]

I have been running the Wabfab disconnects for a couple years now. The bushings hold it in place just fine and there is no need to zip tie it up out of the way. Always good to see what other people come up with for their trucks.

Thanks man. Yeah they don't really move that much when they are unhooked. I left them unhooked for a few weeks and they stayed put.

The old quick disconnects were just too hard to get back together, and they started to make noises on my buddies Isuzu Trooper and developed some noticeable play on my vehicle. The new heim joint endlinks have been much better so far.

 

[Baja Runner]

WTH, I just did the other mod with energy suspension swaybar links and you live right here in Auburn? Why couldn't I have waited, lol!

Where'd you get the parts and what sizes, lengths?

You can buy the stuff at McMaster Carr. You'll need to use a caliper and measure. I don't know the sizes off-hand.

 

[scojoe]

Do you remember what those bolts are called on McMaster Carrs websight? The pinned bolt you used? . edit: i see that its a stud more than a bolt

 

[LINY4Runner]

If you don't plan on strapping them up and out of the way, just keep an eye on them...if you get enough compression where the control arm jams your rod (haha right?) it'll bend...ask me how I found that out...

 

[tacosmasher]

Haha yeah I'm surprised Ive never heard any contact when i ran them unhooked for a few weeks

And yeah its just a clevis stud, works pretty good. They def make a huge difference in the handling.

 

[rideexileex]

[MENTION=64599]tacosmasher[/MENTION] - any long term review on these? I just got done sourcing parts on mcmaster and decided to search on here before ordering and found these. Very close to what I was thinking myself

 

[Kraze]

[MENTION=64599]tacosmasher[/MENTION] - any long term review on these? I just got done sourcing parts on mcmaster and decided to search on here before ordering and found these. Very close to what I was thinking myself

If you end up trying this, you should make a how-to thread with pictures and a list of parts you used. I would certainly be interested in seeing it.:hatsoff:

 

[OU4x4]

i made the same kind of links with parts from mcmaster carr.
when off roading disconnected, only disco one side then you get the same extension
benefits and don't have to worry about the sway bar falling or getting messed up.

 

[Stick Figure]

[MENTION=64599]tacosmasher[/MENTION] - any long term review on these? I just got done sourcing parts on mcmaster and decided to search on here before ordering and found these. Very close to what I was thinking myself

Search the Subaru Outback forums or something like that .. they had problems with them, but I don't recall what exactly. I figured if they didn't hold up to an Outback they weren't nearly strong enough for the weight of the 4Runner.

 

[OU4x4]

i'm going on two years with mine and they're holding up great.
as long as you stick with 12mm or 1/2 inch parts they'll be strong enough

 

[white_n_slow]

If you don't plan on strapping them up and out of the way, just keep an eye on them...if you get enough compression where the control arm jams your rod (haha right?) it'll bend...ask me how I found that out...

Quoted for truth. I'm pretty sure it was my tie rod that caused this mishap.

 

[rideexileex]

If you end up trying this, you should make a how-to thread with pictures and a list of parts you used. I would certainly be interested in seeing it.:hatsoff:

I just might do that... Im only having trouble sourcing the same partially threaded pinned rod... I'm worried that I might have to drill the hole myself :/