Just snapped an end link

[Eddie1965]

As the title reads, I just snapped a rear sway bar end link. I have a Hellwig sway bar and Bilstein shocks. It happened just pulling into a parking lot.

Has anyone upgraded their end links after installing the shocks or sway bar? If so, do you have any recommendations?

Thanks,

 

[Deadman]

Are you talking end links?

 

[Vipersinu2]

Shocks and swaybars should not interfere with tierod end.

Lucky you were not on the highway.

Check with the dealer, get that documented.

There might be a problem with the metal.

 

[Eddie1965]

Are you talking end links?

Sorry, yes, it was an end link. I just changed the tie rods on my other car and had that on my mind.

 

[5280tunage]

We've been talking in several threads about how weak and crappy the end links are. I too have front and rear hellwig bars and am definitely concerned about the end links. First, they simply look weak, second, they are metal on metal.

 

[Fozzy]

Make some new ones.

https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/universal-sway-bar-end-links.asp


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[5280tunage]

Looked at all their parts and contacted them directly, didn't seem like they had what we needed to replace the crappy end links.

 

[wakeboarder]

Shocks and swaybars should not interfere with tierod end.

Lucky you were not on the highway.

Check with the dealer, get that documented.

There might be a problem with the metal.

If I was Ford, I would deny warranty on this. Stiffer sway bar would mean more stress on the end links.

 

[5280tunage]

Yeah, I think they likely would. But honestly, that tells me the design specs are so close to a break point, that they are weaker than we thought. The heavier bars obviously create more stress, but loading a vehicle with a bunch weight (especially say high up like on the roof) can increase the stress put on a completely factory setup. If anyone can find some stronger end links that will work, would love to know.

 

[Deadman]

I'm ready to buy spares to take on my long road trips now that you guys are breaking these...... crap....