Adjustable swaybar end link recommendation

[Tbonem3]

I got whiteline. They're on amazon lol.

[Maxima SE]

I realize not everyone is looking for "the best", but from what I've seen nobody makes a higher quality end link for our cars than SPL

https://www.splparts.com/products/bmw-e46-front-endlinks.html

Maxima you should do some research on Godspeed, that stuff is garbage. I'm glad it's worked out so far, but I wouldn't trust their parts to be on my car if you paid me. Literally 'the lowest bidder' type stuff.

Could be. They looked very well made but I don't have thousands of miles on them either.

[bigjae46]

I bought mine from Bimmerworld. I've since replaced the rod ends with parts from McMaster-Carr. I think it was $30 per end including the hardware?

[bavarian3]

Alright folks I pulled the bar, regreased it with "copiuos" amounts, and re-torqued the end links. No more clunks.

I thiiink what I got wrong was not getting enough torque on the little lock nuts(the ones for the rod threads). Without them tight the end links' balljoints have a lot of play. I don't have a ton of confidence these are going to stay tight and noise free but lets see.

[digger]

I realize not everyone is looking for "the best", but from what I've seen nobody makes a higher quality end link for our cars than SPL

https://www.splparts.com/products/bmw-e46-front-endlinks.html

Maxima you should do some research on Godspeed, that stuff is garbage. I'm glad it's worked out so far, but I wouldn't trust their parts to be on my car if you paid me. Literally 'the lowest bidder' type stuff.

Those are not sealed. I wouldn’t waste my time and money on anything like that if you do any decent amount of miles they are guaranteed to wear out prematurely

[Derek //M]

I got whiteline. They're on amazon lol.

That's what I did!

[simplem3]

I need to get a set. What’s the latest with the Turner experience? Noise free?

Alright folks I pulled the bar, regreased it with "copiuos" amounts, and re-torqued the end links. No more clunks.

I thiiink what I got wrong was not getting enough torque on the little lock nuts(the ones for the rod threads). Without them tight the end links' balljoints have a lot of play. I don't have a ton of confidence these are going to stay tight and noise free but lets see.

[bavarian3]

I need to get a set. What’s the latest with the Turner experience? Noise free?

Noise free so far! Disclaimer though my car is babied and doesn't see a ton of miles.

[tnord]

I realize not everyone is looking for "the best", but from what I've seen nobody makes a higher quality end link for our cars than SPL

https://www.splparts.com/products/bmw-e46-front-endlinks.html

I just finished installing ohlins with SPL endlinks, and there's a slight clunk coming from the front end of the car that I can't quite pinpoint, but I suspect the endlinks. I can't say I feel it through the wheel, but more through the floor, and it doesn't always happen when going over bumps, but I can make it happen with a quick turn of the wheel every time.

I did cheat a little on the install, as I jacked up the left side hub to ride height and torqued, then put the car on the ground to do the right one. I turned the swaybar to be parallel to the ground, before installing, and it moved freely. I was surprised when I took them out of the box that I couldn't move the balljoints by hand, so I've always been a little suspicious.

I did go through and put a wrench on everything again to make sure I didn't have anything loose, but didn't find anything. Ride quality is overall is great and there isn't anything else weird going on with the car, just the slight clunk.

My next attempt will be putting some grease on them and reinstalling, but I'm not expecting any improvement. Has anyone else had issues with the SPL endlinks? I got them from FCP so I should be able to exchange if they really are faulty.

[bavarian3]

I just finished installing ohlins with SPL endlinks, and there's a slight clunk coming from the front end of the car that I can't quite pinpoint, but I suspect the endlinks. I can't say I feel it through the wheel, but more through the floor, and it doesn't always happen when going over bumps, but I can make it happen with a quick turn of the wheel every time.

I did cheat a little on the install, as I jacked up the left side hub to ride height and torqued, then put the car on the ground to do the right one. I turned the swaybar to be parallel to the ground, before installing, and it moved freely. I was surprised when I took them out of the box that I couldn't move the balljoints by hand, so I've always been a little suspicious.

I did go through and put a wrench on everything again to make sure I didn't have anything loose, but didn't find anything. Ride quality is overall is great and there isn't anything else weird going on with the car, just the slight clunk.

My next attempt will be putting some grease on them and reinstalling, but I'm not expecting any improvement. Has anyone else had issues with the SPL endlinks? I got them from FCP so I should be able to exchange if they really are faulty.

Did you try disconnecting them and taking a short drive to isolate the issue? Make sure the endlink rod threads that allow the length adjustment are tight. This was my issue.

[Slideways]

I just finished installing ohlins with SPL endlinks, and there's a slight clunk coming from the front end of the car that I can't quite pinpoint, but I suspect the endlinks. I can't say I feel it through the wheel, but more through the floor, and it doesn't always happen when going over bumps, but I can make it happen with a quick turn of the wheel every time.

I did cheat a little on the install, as I jacked up the left side hub to ride height and torqued, then put the car on the ground to do the right one. I turned the swaybar to be parallel to the ground, before installing, and it moved freely. I was surprised when I took them out of the box that I couldn't move the balljoints by hand, so I've always been a little suspicious.

I did go through and put a wrench on everything again to make sure I didn't have anything loose, but didn't find anything. Ride quality is overall is great and there isn't anything else weird going on with the car, just the slight clunk.

My next attempt will be putting some grease on them and reinstalling, but I'm not expecting any improvement. Has anyone else had issues with the SPL endlinks? I got them from FCP so I should be able to exchange if they really are faulty.

If those do not work out, the brand that makes the endlinks I linked above is Powergrid. https://www.powergridinc.com/. Turner, VAC and a few other websites offer them, but it is cheaper to just get them from the Powergrid eBay store. If I had known the manufacturer was Powergrid, I would have got them direct rather than from Turner.

The Powergrid adjustable endlinks provide the ability to easily adjust the length of the swaybar endlinks. Properly setting the length will improve handling by eliminating any swaybar preload.

The Powergrid endlinks are not limited to just track-driven cars. Anyone that has taken the time to upgrade even their street-driven car's suspension should consider the Powergrid endlinks. The influence of the sway bar on your Mustang's suspension is as important on the street as it is on the track.

The Powergrid endlinks use adjustable THK resin ball-stud links. Laboratory and field durability testing ensures they meet stringent OEM requirements. They feature a waterproof seal, very low friction in the joint, and up to 50 degrees of articulation. This eliminates binding and allows for smooth load transitions.

Each THK Ball Link is composed of a high-precision ball bearing, a die-cast holder, and a shank connected to the ball by a special welding method. Through a unique production process, the mirror surface of the ball bearing is copied onto the inner mounting surface for perfect contact between them, achieving outstanding wear resistance, exceedingly smooth motion, and high strength.

[tnord]

Did you try disconnecting them and taking a short drive to isolate the issue? Make sure the endlink rod threads that allow the length adjustment are tight. This was my issue.

I haven’t but that’s a good idea.

[bavarian3]

If those do not work out, the brand that makes the endlinks I linked above is Powergrid. https://www.powergridinc.com/. Turner, VAC and a few other websites offer them, but it is cheaper to just get them from the Powergrid eBay store. If I had known the manufacturer was Powergrid, I would have got them direct rather than from Turner.

Good hack. Not surprised. So many of our aftermarket parts are rebranded and marked up.

[Projecte46m3]

If those do not work out, the brand that makes the endlinks I linked above is Powergrid. https://www.powergridinc.com/. Turner, VAC and a few other websites offer them, but it is cheaper to just get them from the Powergrid eBay store. If I had known the manufacturer was Powergrid, I would have got them direct rather than from Turner.

Good info!! I need to cal them and ask if they can offer custom lengths..I'm not sure what you guys are doing but MCS/JRZ suspension need very short endlinks..the standard run of the mill links are too long.

[Slideways]

Good info!! I need to cal them and ask if they can offer custom lengths..I'm not sure what you guys are doing but MCS/JRZ suspension need very short endlinks..the standard run of the mill links are too long.

If you check Turner's site, they have a chart for the various lengths:

TMS Part#Center to Center (mm)Center to Center (inch)

TSU9912A35155.00mm - 170.00mm6.10" - 6.69"

TSU9912A40170.00mm - 185.00mm6.69" - 7.28"

TSU9912A45180.00mm - 195.00mm7.08" - 7.67"

TSU9912A50190.00mm - 205.00mm7.48" - 8.07"

TSU9912A55207.00mm - 222.00mm8.15" - 8.74"

TSU9912AF1220.00mm - 235.00mm8.66" - 9.25"

TSU9912A70240.00mm - 255.00mm9.45" - 10.04"

TSU4612AF3250.00mm - 265.00mm9.84" - 10.43"

TSU9912A80261.00mm - 276.00mm10.28" - 10.87"

TSU5012AF8280.00mm - 295.00mm11.02" - 11.61"

TSU9912A95290.00mm - 305.00mm11.42" - 12.00"

TSU9912110320.00mm - 335.00mm12.59" - 13.19"

TSU9912115330.00mm - 345.00mm12.99" - 13.58"

TSU9912130362.00mm - 377.00mm14.25" - 14.84"

TSU9912135370.00mm - 385.00mm14.57" - 15.16"

TSU9912140381.00mm - 396.00mm15.00" - 15.60"

TSU9912145389.00mm - 404.00mm15.31" - 15.91"

One of those sizes should work with MCS/JRZ.