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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Default Adjustable End-Links for ITR/GSR sway bars?

Does anyone make an adjustable endlink kit for stock GSR/ITR sway bar? If not, how many would be interested in a kit? I am considering designing and making a kit for the ITR/GSR sway bar combination. I know they are needed when properly corner-weighing/balancing the car and setting it up for no preload from the suspension/swaybars.

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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Default Re: Adjustable End-Links for ITR/GSR sway bars? (DavidR)

I would be interested in one at a reasonable price. Currently, I'm using heim joints. I havent had a chance to measure but, at their shortest length, I think they're only slightly shorter than the GSR endlinks---which might help regardless. I'm reluctant to use smaller joints which could help put more spring action on the bar.

Had to use these because of emergency, because the bushings on my stock links are bad and I'm waiting for an order. These joints are from the Neuspeed rear sway bar btw, but can be bought at hardware stores. I'll get a chance to test them out on Fri. along with a 23mm bar.

May I ask if you are an engineer, or have machine shop experience?
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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I will be using heim joints as well, as they are just about the best option. Most aftermarket kits use them, so I think they are pretty safe. My kit is prototyped with 10mm Heim joints, front and rear, so no worry on breakage.

I am not an engineer, nor have machine shop experience, however, a friend of mine is and does, he is aiding me in my journey (he'll be making the parts I need as well).

As for cost. Hard to say right now. The 4 Heim joints I purchased cost me about $35. The metric bolts I'll use will cost a few bucks, and the adapters for the rear sway bar, I have no idea on that just yet. I can see a full front/rear adjustable setup for around $100, just depends on what the adapters cost to make.
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