Sway Bar Links - Eugene, OR

[Pj Benn]

Wondering about discos too

 

[MStudt]

Will the new sealed joints be available on the 4th gen disconnects?

Only standard for the sealed links.

Mike

 

[fourfive]

These should be available on my site at some point in October. A few things about the new sealed ball joint end links. These ball joints are something that I've been working to produce for about a year now, and are made just for me. These will work my hex tube, both old and new! So anyone that bought links from me 2 years ago can replace the heim joints with the sealed ball joint. The studded end is also OEM thread and length, and will have a much better fit. The sealed ball joint is also a solid 1 piece design rather than a design with a welded stud.

Can these ball joints replace the heim joints on the 3rd gen end links also?

If so how much would it be for just the 4 ball joints & mounting hardware shipped to 30066?

 

[MStudt]

Can these ball joints replace the heim joints on the 3rd gen end links also?

If so how much would it be for just the 4 ball joints & mounting hardware shipped to 30066?

These will work on any of my heim joint links. I'll have to figure out pricing for the joints alone, but they will be on the site once available.

Mike

 

[fourfive]

These will work on any of my heim joint links. I'll have to figure out pricing for the joints alone, but they will be on the site once available.

Mike

I will be interested in a set of 4 joints pending price. Since I'm just wanting the ball joints, should I still sign up on your website?

 

[MStudt]

I will be interested in a set of 4 joints pending price. Since I'm just wanting the ball joints, should I still sign up on your website?

I would still sign up just in case to forget to post it here.

Mike

 

[J150-Q8]

New sway bar link teaser!

These should be available on my site at some point in October. A few things about the new sealed ball joint end links. These ball joints are something that I've been working to produce for about a year now, and are made just for me. These will work my hex tube, both old and new! So anyone that bought links from me 2 years ago can replace the heim joints with the sealed ball joint. The studded end is also OEM thread and length, and will have a much better fit. The sealed ball joint is also a solid 1 piece design rather than a design with a welded stud.

Sign me up for the first patch, can't wait to upgrade mine :loco:.

 

[MStudt]

Sign me up for the first patch, can't wait to upgrade mine :loco:.

You'll have to sign up on my site to join the list.

Mike

 

[MStudt]

Teaser pic as I get closer to releasing the new links (middle).

 

[Jubsz]

Is there a torque spec or suggested tightness for the top nuts on the front end-links for a 3rd gen? I want them to be tight enough but don't want to unnecessarily squeeze the bushings.

 

[MStudt]

Is there a torque spec or suggested tightness for the top nuts on the front end-links for a 3rd gen? I want them to be tight enough but don't want to unnecessarily squeeze the bushings.

Tighten until the have a slight squish to them, but not so much they're bulging out. It's a bit difficult to put a torque spec on bushings since it could be off due to the lock nut.

Mike

 

[Bikeric]

Tighten until the have a slight squish to them, but not so much they're bulging out. It's a bit difficult to put a torque spec on bushings since it could be off due to the lock nut.

Mike

I'm a Mechanical Engineer myself and am the bolted joint guru (if I do say so myself) at my company. I could provide you with the torque spec for the nylon lock nuts if you provide me with a few unknowns;
1: Thread Size and Pitch
2: Grade of bolt
3: Prevailing Torque of the nylon lock nut. This means use a lower rated torque wrench and find how much torque is required to spin the nut on the threads while engaged with the nylon. Yes, it will vary, but you can get an average if you test enough different combinations.

 

[MStudt]

I'm a Mechanical Engineer myself and am the bolted joint guru (if I do say so myself) at my company. I could provide you with the torque spec for the nylon lock nuts if you provide me with a few unknowns;
1: Thread Size and Pitch
2: Grade of bolt
3: Prevailing Torque of the nylon lock nut. This means use a lower rated torque wrench and find how much torque is required to spin the nut on the threads while engaged with the nylon. Yes, it will vary, but you can get an average if you test enough different combinations.

I'm good, but I greatly appreciate the offer. I will reach out to you for another spec though, and maybe you can help me with that one.

Mike

 

[Bikeric]

I'm good, but I greatly appreciate the offer. I will reach out to you for another spec though, and maybe you can help me with that one.

Mike

No problem. What else you got?

 

[MStudt]

No problem. What else you got?

I'll shoot you a PM.

Mike

 

[fariborzo]

Sway Bar quick disconnect Links

are these still available for a 2010 FJ?

 

[MStudt]

are these still available for a 2010 FJ?

Always

Mike

 

[81runner]

Are you still making the 4th gen discos?

 

[MStudt]

Are you still making the 4th gen discos?

All the time.

Mike

 

[MStudt]

Small update on the new links. My parts are being picked up today 12/18 (finally), and I should have them on Monday 12/21. Once I have them I'll need a couple days to get my site updated, and links built. I'm hoping to have these live on my site by 12/23. I do my best to ship orders within 24 hours, but with the holidays that will change. I will be closed from 12/24 - 12/27 & 12/30 - 1/4 as well.

Mike