Longer endlinks?

[xskydivingdudex]

Hey guys well i havent really been on lately but thought id ask u guys if u knew of any endlinks for my rear sway bar. I really need to replace them since i changed my OME shocks out to the LC ones and now i gained a bit more lift and so the bushings are being bent at weird angles and the ride is terrible so im just trying to replace them without breaking the bank too badly.

I know that Wabfab has some quick disconnect ones that are longer but dont really need QDs and dont really wanna spend 150 on them. If u guys know of any other companies please send links to the products or pics if any of u have made any that might fit my needs.

Oh ya they will be needed for 9wrap lift. Thnx

 

[Gerdo]

Auto parts stores sell replacements. The fronts for our 3rd gens are the perfect length for the rear. If they are too short, they will limit axle droop. If they are too long, they will come in contact with the lower control arms (links). The fronts are just right.

 

[4-Ripcord]

Arent the 2nd gen endlinks like an inch longer?

 

[xskydivingdudex]

ok thnx gerdo... and suggestions for the front ones? they are the same but its not as terrible as the rears.

 

[DeTwizzle]

Arent the 2nd gen endlinks like an inch longer?

Ripcord is right. The best replacement that I have found for a lifted 3rd gen is the rear sway links off a 2nd gen runner. They are a little over an inch longer than the 3rd gen ones.
I got some from my local toyota graveyard for $25.
I guess you could run the front links on the rear, but if I remember correctly, I think the upper links have a slightly different design than the rear.
Doesnt mean you couldnt make it happen...

 

[PNWRunner]

theizzardking made drop brackets for his front swaybar that ended up turning out pretty well, i think its in his build thread?

As for the rear, have you tried running without a swaybar? I know thats not what you asked but i have 8.5wraps and didnt really notice any difference when i took the rear swaybar off. Now I dont blow through endlinks:AK47:

 

[MDST]

Arent the 2nd gen endlinks like an inch longer?

Yes they are! I have those in my rear Prado ( 1996 to 2002 Prado and 4Runner are practically the same except the body ) with the LC coils and just fine for now.

What Gerdo says it could be right. I'm gonna prove full droop next time!

Cheers

 

[Stick Figure]

I can also make you some in whatever lengths you need, but they will probably cost you more than the auto parts store options.

 

[t4r4life]

I can also make you some in whatever lengths you need, but they will probably cost you more than the auto parts store options.

so glad ur over here now lol i might need a pair of those

 

[Stick Figure]

so glad ur over here now lol i might need a pair of those

It will be a week or so before i'm able to do anything ... I should sign a lease on some shop space tomorrow and then have to unload the trailer i've been trying to get unloaded all week. Then its off to get all of the stuff to bring it up this weekend.

 

[bikerjosh]

end links

so glad ur over here now lol i might need a pair of those

Eric, I have a set of Stickfigures end links if you want to check them out. They are super stout and almost too sweet to hide them by putting them on.
josh

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

Eric, I have a set of Stickfigures end links if you want to check them out. They are super stout and almost too sweet to hide them by putting them on.
josh

hey Josh what kind of mpg are you getting with the SC, 4.88 Gears and the 295's?

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

so i been searching for 2nd gen rear endlinks to start the correction of the way the rear sway bar sits. NO ONE HAS THESE LINKS!!!!!!!!!!! WTF is going on here? so my search continues...

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

so after hunting everywhere i just ended up buying from rockauto the 2nd gen Moog replacement links.

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

2nd gen endlink vs. 3rd gen.

btw. moog links are made by 555 Suspension Japan.

 

[maxspeed96ct]

Nice, good info. Did you end up using the 2nd gen links front and rear or just for the rear ?

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

Nice, good info. Did you end up using the 2nd gen links front and rear or just for the rear ?

so far just rear. i am debating what to use in the front. any ideas or suggestions guys?

 

[Gerdo]

so far just rear. i am debating what to use in the front. any ideas or suggestions guys?

I'm sitting at ~3.5" in front and am running the stock links and they work fine. Do you think you need longer ones in front too?

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

I'm sitting at ~3.5" in front and am running the stock links and they work fine. Do you think you need longer ones in front too?

i wasn't sure so i wanted some opinions my rear bar was bent up weird angle with the stock links.

 

[maxspeed96ct]

so far just rear. i am debating what to use in the front. any ideas or suggestions guys?

I had 3/16" steel plates cut and drilled sitting between the frame and the bushing. But Im only running a 1.5" daystar lift. Not sure what other guys do, Ive seen thicker spacers for sale on yotatech and etc.