Energy Suspension Front Sway End Link
09-20-2009, 01:21 PM
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Energy Suspension Front Sway End Link I'm attempting to bolt up my front sway bar with the energy suspension endlinks, and I can't get the nut started on top - the threads are midway in the top bushing. I'm pretty sure I have everything seated. I'm using part number 9.8118R on a 2000 Z28. They are the same overall length as the stock endlinks, but the spacer and bushings are not allowing me to start the nut. The car is on a kwiklift with btw (similar to a 4-wheel ramp but parallel). Thanks!
09-20-2009, 02:16 PM
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I just used the new bushings on the old bolt and old spacer and it I had enough thread to start by hand. The rear end link kit worked fine, but I don't know what's up with the fronts - they're catalog shows that part number as the corrent end link too. Oh well, the bushings are what matter anyway.
09-20-2009, 06:37 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...p-install.html
my thread.
your best bet bro is to cut a 1/4 inch off the metal spacer.
I used a dremel and those $6 cutting wheels from lowes.
Stop struggling and just do that. trust me,
Good luck.
my thread.
your best bet bro is to cut a 1/4 inch off the metal spacer.
I used a dremel and those $6 cutting wheels from lowes.
Stop struggling and just do that. trust me,
Good luck.
09-20-2009, 08:59 PM
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i got mine on fine. same part # and everything. got em on both at stock height and lowered, suspension unloaded and then the 2nd time loaded. very odd.
the last time i had to move the endlinks around a bit and "point" them in one direction in order to get the threads started but it only took a few minutes of wiggling and adjusting. helps if you have a friend. i think i installed endlinks first then D bushings.
the last time i had to move the endlinks around a bit and "point" them in one direction in order to get the threads started but it only took a few minutes of wiggling and adjusting. helps if you have a friend. i think i installed endlinks first then D bushings.
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09-21-2009, 10:04 PM
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I ground a bit off the spacer with my dremel as suggested and everything bolted up. Before grinding, I unbolted everything and tried again wiggling in every angle for 15 mins....no luck. The front suspension was loaded the whole time. Thanks for the info!
