bushings/endlinks/etc

[dmw319]

im planning on getting a gm 32/19 setup. i currently had bilstein shocks and eibach prokit with stock sway bars. i also have lakewood lcas and planning on getting a panhard bar soon.. do i need new endlinks/bushings and stuff? LINKS LINKS LINKS. thanks.

[hockeyman]

Always a good idea to replace all bushings when installing new swaybars and endlinks. I went with poly (red) bushings from LMPerformance. Don't forget to grease the swaybar bushings on the inside just before installing them. It'll keep them from squeaking.

[dmw319]

do you have a link for the specific ones?

[mwh27]

If you get JUST the bar, just 2 robs of metal, you will need the endlinks and bushings.

The endlinks usually are

Bolt
washer
bushing
::sway bay or mount on car goes here::
bushing
washer
tunnel spacer
washer
bushing
::sway bay or mount on car goes here::
bushing
washer
nylon lock washer or what ever you perfer.

something like this.
http://www.lmperformance.com/1572/14.html
but you have to see if they fit your exact size of bar.

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by dmw319:
do you have a link for the specific ones?

http://www.lmperformance.com/c/1/13.html

Just find the size you need and order-up :D

[dmw319]

yea i was looking to get a package deal with all of them, but lmperformance doesnt have one for 32/19

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by dmw319:
yea i was looking to get a package deal with all of them, but lmperformance doesnt have one for 32/19

19mm rear swaybar bushings, part # 47-7-1129 for $22.99 here at thunderracing.

[slow6]

no thanks
i'd rather get poly Energy bushings from local autozone

[shenanigans]

Originally posted by slow6:
no thanks
i'd rather get poly Energy bushings from local autozone

why they are way more expensive and pretty much the same things...

have had both on both my cars, only reason i got autozone ones was because I broke an endlink 2 days before an autocross, couldn't wait for shipping.

[slow6]

u say:
prothane > energy?
cool, thnx

[shenanigans]

Originally posted by slow6:
u say:
prothane > energy?
cool, thnx

Not saying that, just they are cheaper... I noticed no difference between them. Going by memory they look nearly identical.

I think I paid ~$25 for front endlinks at autozone.

cheaper here, just have to wait 7-10 days.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=5&pcid=92

[dmw319]

you should upgrade bushing/endlinks on both FRONT and REAR bars, correct?

i bought this and this so far...

what else will i need? just the bushings/endlinks for the back.. right?

[ September 21, 2005, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: dmw319 ]

[hockeyman]

Originally posted by dmw319:
you should upgrade bushing/endlinks on both FRONT and REAR bars, correct?

i bought this and this so far...

what else will i need? just the bushings/endlinks for the back.. right?

Yes, that's all you will need for the front. Now just order the same for the 19mm rear and you're ready to go.

[ September 21, 2005, 01:11 PM: Message edited by: hockeyman ]

[dmw319]

yea, i thought the same thing. i think it is though.. on the actual ebay link it says not actual picture. oh well, i guess we will see when it gets here. [img]smile.gif[/img] thanks hockeyman for your help!!

[hockeyman]

Edit:
I took a better look at the ebay site and I think it's the two brass colored (looks like washers) round thingy's at the bottom. The kit looks complete. ;)

Oops...DON'T FORGET to get some good Moly Grease before installation. I bought a little tub of high-temp moly grease at autozone for about $5. The bushings come with a little packet of grease, but I threw it away and went with a better brand.