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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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I've been told that the hotchkis sway bars (front and rear) need stronger endlinks...
Anyone try beefier ones & know where to purchase them?
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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Make them. Couple of heims (regular and reverse), and internally threaded hex for the body of the links. You could source all the parts from a circle track supplier, or any good hardware jpint, like McMaster. They'll look like this, only well, smaller.
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Hm...Looks like drama
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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doc i makes it sound so simple doesnt he?
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Dont worry R2d2. I am here to help you out. Here is the name you have been waiting for. The company is Ingalls. We are making new rear strut bra that has the braces needed to work(not just a bar), front strut bar, engine torque dampner, 4point brace for front subframe, front and rear sways WITH NEW LINKS and Springs with a level even drop. PM ME FOR MORE INFO
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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i want more info on the front sway bar, and rear strut bar.. make a new thread and spill your guts on al of this
Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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I cant just yet. i will post a link for anyone to see what kind of ideas this company has instore for the whole sport compact scene not just Scion

http://www.ingallseng.com/
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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progress comes with their own endlinks for their sway bars but its not any beefier. just adjustable. but should provide alot more strength than the stock rear ones. those are just flimsy as hell
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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progress comes with their own endlinks for their sway bars but its not any beefier. just adjustable. but should provide alot more strength than the stock rear ones. those are just flimsy as hell
Progress or Hotchkis sways?
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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if u got the dough,
hotchkis sways with the progress endlinks
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I will NOT pay $340 to get a "stiffy"
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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ingalls makes good stuff. when do we get details on the sways?
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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You wont have to. It will be about half of that price if not lower
Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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if u got the dough,
hotchkis sways with the progress endlinks
Meaning both need to be purchased so the different pieces can be utilized? Cause I don't think they sell "only" progress endlinks...
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My driver side enlink just broke on my car.

Is there anyway I can purchase new sturdier endlinks rather than going to the dealer?

Went to the dealer today and they wanted to charge me $72 for the left side endlink.

I'm down to purchase an aftermarket endlink from someone if possible
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by David616
My driver side enlink just broke on my car.

Is there anyway I can purchase new sturdier endlinks rather than going to the dealer?

Went to the dealer today and they wanted to charge me $72 for the left side endlink.

I'm down to purchase an aftermarket endlink from someone if possible
Which swaybars are u runnin?
Old Sep 28, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Why are you buying a warrrantied part?

Where did it break?

What were you doing when it broke?

It's a 10mm solid mild steel rod. That's pretty strong for both compression and tension (the two modes in which it works).
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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R2D2
Which swaybars are u runnin?

I am running the Hotchkis Sway Set Front and Rear


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Why are you buying a warrrantied part?

Where did it break?

What were you doing when it broke?

I haven't bought the endlink yet. I just went to the dealership to see how much it would run me. The nut that was screwed on isn't there anymore and I've tried to find the right nut for it and I can't seem to find the right size. The bottom part of the endlink is broken because all the grease is goo-ing out. So I figured it was time to replace both endlinks with aftermarket products if anyone makes some.

Do you know of anyone who makes any aftermarket endlinks?
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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Need to find sum progress endlinx...
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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Do you know where I can go to look for some?



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