[zipphreak]

anyone install adjustable sway bar end links when lowered?

theres quite a few options, bimmerworld, turner, hpmotorsport, godspeed, ground control, whiteline, hotckins, rogue engineering.

some use race style heim joints, and others use more OEM style sealed joints.

[HP Autosport]

Although not necessary adjustable links allow you to get the sway bar back to a more desirable geometry after lowering the car. If you want absolute longevity, you should look at OEM style sealed joint links. Heim joint may be quiet at first but will eventually be noisy and should be reserved for track or a race car. Unless you don't mind the noise.

[zipphreak]

Thanks I bought a set from you and installed them. Worked great, I got them set so there is no pre-load on the bar now at rest.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by zipphreak

Thanks I bought a set from you and installed them. Worked great, I got them set so there is no pre-load on the bar now at rest.

Good to hear!

[Ace604]

Just installed my KW v3's, any recommendations on sway bar end links?

[zipphreak]

i got mine from HP Autosports. They use some nice links. They are not straight heim joints like some that will wear out on the street. They are a unique sealed ball joint from powergrid that are called THK ball joints, it's a nice setup. http://www.powergridinc.com/swaybar.asp

They can make any length for different applications, either specify center length, or min,max that you need.

http://hpashop.com/HP-Autosport-F2x-...-HPAEL-F3x.htm

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by zipphreak

i got mine from HP Autosports. They use some nice links. They are not straight heim joints like some that will wear out on the street. They are a unique sealed ball joint from powergrid that are called THK ball joints, it's a nice setup. http://www.powergridinc.com/swaybar.asp

They can make any length for different applications, either specify center length, or min,max that you need.

http://hpashop.com/HP-Autosport-F2x-...-HPAEL-F3x.htm

Yes, just about any custom length is available.

[Ace604]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Yes, just about any custom length is available.

No idea what length I need, any guidelines on how to measure? Should it be on load, off load? etc.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by Ace604

No idea what length I need, any guidelines on how to measure? Should it be on load, off load? etc.

loaded. The full weight of the car on the wheels. If you can get on a 4 post drive on lift, that is the best way to do it.

[zipphreak]

Get a couple 2x12's stacked together and screwed together. Drive up on them.. Get on a creeper and in the wheel well And a light.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by zipphreak

Get a couple 2x12's stacked together and screwed together. Drive up on them.. Get on a creeper and in the wheel well And a light.

You could do that. Just be very careful.

[zipphreak]

Nothing like a 3500lb car on your body

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by Ace604

No idea what length I need, any guidelines on how to measure? Should it be on load, off load? etc.

How far have you lowered your car? We can usually get you the right length you need unless is something totally custom.

[SlowM240i]

Is it the lower you are the smaller the endlinks should be?

[zipphreak]

Nope. As you lower the car, the shocks go up towards the body, but the end links lengthen because the swaybars are static against the subframe. So it is opposite of what you would think lol