Sway Bar End Links

DigitalDC89 · January 15th, 2011, 11:22 AM

i searched and googled this, and im pretty sure i have my answer, but i want to double check with you guys.

im redoing to suspension in my 88 Hatchback GT with Eibach Pro-Line Kit, Strange Adjustable Struts/Shocks, and Team Z rear suspension kit.

im working on the front end right now, and aside from having a hard time installing the new springs, everything is going fine. my question lies with the sway bar end links. currently i have Energy Suspension end links, but just stock replacement.

since im lowering the car approx 1.5", i need to install shorter end links to maintain good/proper suspension geometry correct?

could i simply measure and cut the sleeve on the end link to make up for the lowering springs, so that the sway bar arm stays parallel with the end link, or should i buy a new end link set?

also, any tips for installing the Eibach Springs in the front? i cannot imagine a way to do it easily, and my spring compressors wont fit into the already confined spaces.

using this site for reference: Front Sway Bar End Links & Bushings

ryanw · January 15th, 2011, 03:03 PM

Wow... Okay, i didnt even know you had to change the end links when you lowered the car. I thought as long as it wasnt any lower then 1 1/2" that the springs were all you needed. Well now i know that it should be done

AdderMk2 · January 15th, 2011, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by ryanw

Wow... Okay, i didnt even know you had to change the end links when you lowered the car. I thought as long as it wasnt any lower then 1 1/2" that the springs were all you needed. Well now i know that it should be done

you dont NEED to, but it certainly helps get the car handling better.

93hatch · January 15th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Pull a-arm down, put spring in, jack under spring, jack it up, fully extend strut, bolt in

EscortSportage · January 15th, 2011, 04:44 PM

Maximum Motorsports.com!

they sell shorter swaybar endlinks, 20 bucks (i just bought and got mine)

when u go 1.5 inches or lower up front u want to use shorter swaybar endlinks

here is why: u slam the front real low ok, what happens to ur swaybar is, it rotates up because the endlinks connected to the A arms are not on a downward angle or even flat. they are probably on an upward angle, having the A arms sit like this pushes the endlinks up which rotates they swaybar. and that effects the fucntion of the swaybar

EscortSportage · January 15th, 2011, 04:48 PM

actually have pictures of them, in my "some new additions" thread i just put up

MIGHTYJO3YOUNG · December 5th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Bringing this back up because I'm looking for some end links now. I have eibach drag launch springs going in and I don't know which sway bar set to get as they are all different sizes and each on says they all fit. Already got an engery suspension one and sent it back because it was too short, and much shorter compared to my stock end link.

Help me out guys!

January 15th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#1
DigitalDC89 Regular '88 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 463 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sway Bar End Links i searched and googled this, and im pretty sure i have my answer, but i want to double check with you guys. im redoing to suspension in my 88 Hatchback GT with Eibach Pro-Line Kit, Strange Adjustable Struts/Shocks, and Team Z rear suspension kit. im working on the front end right now, and aside from having a hard time installing the new springs, everything is going fine. my question lies with the sway bar end links. currently i have Energy Suspension end links, but just stock replacement. since im lowering the car approx 1.5", i need to install shorter end links to maintain good/proper suspension geometry correct? could i simply measure and cut the sleeve on the end link to make up for the lowering springs, so that the sway bar arm stays parallel with the end link, or should i buy a new end link set? also, any tips for installing the Eibach Springs in the front? i cannot imagine a way to do it easily, and my spring compressors wont fit into the already confined spaces. using this site for reference: Front Sway Bar End Links & Bushings __________________ '02 Mustang GTm Convertible - N/A Cammed Daily '88 Mustang GTm - 1/4 Mile Build - 750rwhp Project '97 Saturn SL2m - Ex-Nitrous Build - Back-Up Daily

January 15th, 2011, 03:03 PM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow... Okay, i didnt even know you had to change the end links when you lowered the car. I thought as long as it wasnt any lower then 1 1/2" that the springs were all you needed. Well now i know that it should be done __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

January 15th, 2011, 04:18 PM	#4
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pull a-arm down, put spring in, jack under spring, jack it up, fully extend strut, bolt in __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

January 15th, 2011, 04:44 PM	#5
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maximum Motorsports.com! they sell shorter swaybar endlinks, 20 bucks (i just bought and got mine) when u go 1.5 inches or lower up front u want to use shorter swaybar endlinks here is why: u slam the front real low ok, what happens to ur swaybar is, it rotates up because the endlinks connected to the A arms are not on a downward angle or even flat. they are probably on an upward angle, having the A arms sit like this pushes the endlinks up which rotates they swaybar. and that effects the fucntion of the swaybar __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

January 15th, 2011, 04:48 PM	#6
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	actually have pictures of them, in my "some new additions" thread i just put up __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

December 5th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#7
MIGHTYJO3YOUNG Enthusiast 1992 mustang Lx 13.4@ 106 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD Posts: 569 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bringing this back up because I'm looking for some end links now. I have eibach drag launch springs going in and I don't know which sway bar set to get as they are all different sizes and each on says they all fit. Already got an engery suspension one and sent it back because it was too short, and much shorter compared to my stock end link. Help me out guys! __________________ 1992 5.0 lx_soon to be powered by a m122 GT500 supercharger

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