Hotchkis Sway bars install - Need new end links?

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Old Dec 23, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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You will probably be ok with stock end links on the street. Mine finally gave up on the track and they got really loud. I replaced them with Moog end links and they were fine the last few track days. If you ever need to upgrade the end links, the Moog end links are decent and have their own zerk fittings so they are easy to grease when you do the sway bar bushings.



You should have zerk fittings on the bushings for the sway bars. They probably just dried out. Use a good waterproof grease like marine grease that should be available at most auto parts stores.
Are you running moog end links for front & rear on your RWD sedan?
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Old Dec 23, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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I am still using original links and they've enjoyed two track days, so far. No complaints yet.
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by qmantran
Are you running moog end links for front & rear on your RWD sedan?
Just the front went bad and now have Moog end links. So far, so good.

Originally Posted by slartibartfast
I am still using original links and they've enjoyed two track days, so far. No complaints yet.
Your front end link's days are probably numbered depending on just how wide and sticky your tires are.
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 12:45 PM
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Michelin PSS3, 245/40-19 and 275/35-19.

Yep, I have no illusions the stock links will last all that much longer.
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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Well, at least you are aware of what will probably eventually happen. Those tires will probably save your end links a little longer than mine did. You will know when they go- one will start making a loud clunking noise.
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TheLocNar
I've greased mine a few times in the past few months. Only helps for a very short while. I'm sure the bushings are shot. Need to find the time to get/install a rebuild kit from Hotchkis.
This trick has worked for me on other cars: try wrapping the sway bar in teflon plumbers tape, wipe on a thin coat of silicone grease and reinstall the bushing. No squeaks for years
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Installed the eibach sway bars back in march of 2012, ~ 28K miles ago. Haven't lubed them since; no squeaking. Although, it will probably start making noise after I post this
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