Who makes front end links for the G37X sedan?

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Old 01-28-2015, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
I went back and forth for days after being told they would and wouldn't work. I need to follow up with Kirk to see if I can borrow the SPL links he bought for his RWD and see if they would work on my AWD. If they do I'll just buy him new ones and report back. SPL has been the only front end link I've found.
Let's hope the guy I spoke to at spl doesn't really know. Perhaps he should have said "we can't confirm that they fit" but instead, the gist I got was that they "won't" fit.
Old 01-28-2015, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
When you change the suspension height of the car the preload of the swaybar is affected. The main point of adjustable endlinks is to remove any preload off of the swaybars. That is why one would want to buy an adjustable endlink instead of the OEM endlink - not because they break the OEM endlink (I guess that could be another reason though). It is also why the adjustable endlinks should be installed/adjusted on a rack with all of the weight of the car on the suspension.

I have Whiteline rear endlinks installed, I also have SPL front endlinks but have not installed those yet as my car is having surgery.
What springs are you running?
Old 01-28-2015, 06:18 PM
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What springs are you running?
I am currently on BC Coilovers, I plan on changing in the future but all of my mod funds have been tied up into my build.
Old 01-28-2015, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
I am currently on BC Coilovers, I plan on changing in the future but all of my mod funds have been tied up into my build.
Yeah, I figured coils. I dunno that coilover low and the resulting preload is necessarily comparable to the topic: a X at stock ride height. You're talking $350 in enlinks man

What are your alignment specs?
Old 01-28-2015, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
Yeah, I figured coils. I dunno that coilover low and the resulting preload is necessarily comparable to the topic: a X at stock ride height. You're talking $350 in enlinks man
Right. I was just explaining why someone would want adjustable endlinks because it seemed the main reason was not clear as y'all seemed to think breaking the OEM links was why.

I wasn't suggesting G37Xtreme to get them which is why I said this:
Originally Posted by tonyHTX
^ Read my post above. If you are stock height use the OEM endlinks.
Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
What are your alignment specs?
Last I remember I think I set the alignment at -1.0 front camber and -2.5 rear camber.

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Old 01-28-2015, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
Let's hope the guy I spoke to at spl doesn't really know. Perhaps he should have said "we can't confirm that they fit" but instead, the gist I got was that they "won't" fit.
I got they will fit. No they won't fit. Maybe they'll fit. No, no they won't fit...

So I'm hopeful but we'll see. The OEM are cheap enough if I start breaking them but if the SPL will fit I'll definitely go that route.
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
Last I remember I think I set the alignment at -1.0 front camber and -2.5 rear camber.
Ok, I don't get it. Your concerned about swaybar preload, but have far out of spec rear camber?

I don't think there is going to be a perceivable difference in adjustable end links and swaybar preload in a street driven car. Certainly not a enough of a difference to justify $350. But it's your money, spend it however you want, at ~$10 a piece, I'll just stick with OE and replace them as needed
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
Ok, I don't get it. Your concerned about swaybar preload, but have far out of spec rear camber?

I don't think there is going to be a perceivable difference in adjustable end links and swaybar preload in a street driven car. Certainly not a enough of a difference to justify $350. But it's your money, spend it however you want, at ~$10 a piece, I'll just stick with OE and replace them as needed
Out of spec rear camber yes, but I don't feel that it is so 'far out' to cause any danger. It did help make breaking traction easier at the last drift session I went to.

There actually was a difference when taking the car around the cones after changing the rear endlinks. Even in normal street/highway driving I could tell, but not as noticeable a difference as say changing the swaybars themselves.

Is it enough to justify the cost? That's always up to the individual like you said, but there still is a reason why adjustable endlinks exist.

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Old 01-28-2015, 10:21 PM
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I'm very interested in this thread. I really want adjustable;e end links front and rear as I'm in the middle of planning my suspension build. I've had cars in the past that have broken end links and adjustable (good ones) are worth it to me. I wish Racingline made stuff for our G's. Their adjustable end links worked great on my last car.
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
^ The part numbers are exactly the same between AWD and RWD, seems unlikely that there might be a difference like you say. 54618-JK52C and 54668-JK02D

Now if it's because the Z34 end links won't fit a V36 to begin with then that's a different story and I might have some for sale in the future.
I'm showing different part numbers between rwd and awd...at least for my 2011.

RWD
left: 54668JK03B
right: 54618JK03B

AWD
left: 54668JK53C
right: 54618JK53C
Old 01-29-2015, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
I need to follow up with Kirk to see if I can borrow the SPL links he bought for his RWD and see if they would work on my AWD.
I'll send them to you in the next couple of days.
Old 01-29-2015, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
I'm showing different part numbers between rwd and awd...at least for my 2011.

RWD
left: 54668JK03B
right: 54618JK03B

AWD
left: 54668JK53C
right: 54618JK53C
I think they *may* still be the same, apparently the second 2 part numbers you posted are the newer part numbers.

Edit: But I have been proven wrong before based just on looking at part numbers alone (damn you journey fog lights!). So who knows until we try?


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Old 01-31-2015, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by '11G37S
I'll send them to you in the next couple of days.
No rush, I'll touch base with you and give you my office address. thank you! That may provide an answer for everyone. And will give David something to do I imagine.
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I was doing a little recon work in preparation to install my sway bars. The awd front end links are at most 4 inches long and roughly 2.5 inches center to center on the bolts.

How does this length and shape compare to the oem rwd end links?

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Hate to bump such an old thread, did anyone ever find front end links which would be compatible AWD G's?


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