Questions Concerning Bilsteins, Stranos and Endlinks
08-11-2017, 11:15 AM
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Questions Concerning Bilsteins, Stranos and Endlinks Hey All,
quick back story, have bilsteins from WS6 store as well as same strano springs installed on my car. Also have energy suspension replacement end links (A little less then stock length, whichever UMI carries for their kit).
Car is lowered APPRX 1.25in
Have the following parks waiting for me to install:
1.) Blaine Fab HD front sway bar brackets
2.) UMI front sway bar
3.) UMI rear sway bar
4.) HD UMI rear sway bar Alu brackets (hold the energy suspension bushings)
5.) UMI HD replacement "jaw" clamps for the rear axle for the sway bar
Couple questions regarding this:
1.) Does the front need shorter sway bar end links since lowered, I've only ever heard about the rear but was curious about the front. Especially when I put the Blaine Fab Brackets on with the larger sway bar.
2.) People who have same setup (bilsteins and stranos), what size enlink are you using for the rear, my stock bar is pretty close to my TA Performance aftermarket DIFF cover. I hurt my neck so I can't measure the distance right now.
3.) Every time I do a new upgrade I aslo upgrade all the bolts, washers and nuts. When install the Blaine Fab brackets, what sizes are all the bolts and nuts; I like to upgrade everything to grad 8 (if USA) of grade 12 if metric with similar washers and nylon locking nuts.
Thanks in advance,
Blk97z
quick back story, have bilsteins from WS6 store as well as same strano springs installed on my car. Also have energy suspension replacement end links (A little less then stock length, whichever UMI carries for their kit).
Car is lowered APPRX 1.25in
Have the following parks waiting for me to install:
1.) Blaine Fab HD front sway bar brackets
2.) UMI front sway bar
3.) UMI rear sway bar
4.) HD UMI rear sway bar Alu brackets (hold the energy suspension bushings)
5.) UMI HD replacement "jaw" clamps for the rear axle for the sway bar
Couple questions regarding this:
1.) Does the front need shorter sway bar end links since lowered, I've only ever heard about the rear but was curious about the front. Especially when I put the Blaine Fab Brackets on with the larger sway bar.
2.) People who have same setup (bilsteins and stranos), what size enlink are you using for the rear, my stock bar is pretty close to my TA Performance aftermarket DIFF cover. I hurt my neck so I can't measure the distance right now.
3.) Every time I do a new upgrade I aslo upgrade all the bolts, washers and nuts. When install the Blaine Fab brackets, what sizes are all the bolts and nuts; I like to upgrade everything to grad 8 (if USA) of grade 12 if metric with similar washers and nylon locking nuts.
Thanks in advance,
Blk97z
08-11-2017, 01:17 PM
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I can only comment on the bolts.....stock bolts in that location are metric...grade 10.9....which is equivalent to grade 8 in standard....I only know of allen bolts being grade 12.9... but every allen I have used that is exposed to the elements ....rusts....so stock bolts are fine
the bolts in ES links are grade 5....you may consider switching to grade 8 bolts and nuts
the bolts in ES links are grade 5....you may consider switching to grade 8 bolts and nuts
08-11-2017, 01:23 PM
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Hey All,
quick back story, have bilsteins from WS6 store as well as same strano springs installed on my car. Also have energy suspension replacement end links (A little less then stock length, whichever UMI carries for their kit).
Car is lowered APPRX 1.25in
Have the following parks waiting for me to install:
1.) Blaine Fab HD front sway bar brackets
2.) UMI front sway bar
3.) UMI rear sway bar
4.) HD UMI rear sway bar Alu brackets (hold the energy suspension bushings)
5.) UMI HD replacement "jaw" clamps for the rear axle for the sway bar
Couple questions regarding this:
1.) Does the front need shorter sway bar end links since lowered, I've only ever heard about the rear but was curious about the front. Especially when I put the Blaine Fab Brackets on with the larger sway bar.
2.) People who have same setup (bilsteins and stranos), what size enlink are you using for the rear, my stock bar is pretty close to my TA Performance aftermarket DIFF cover. I hurt my neck so I can't measure the distance right now.
3.) Every time I do a new upgrade I aslo upgrade all the bolts, washers and nuts. When install the Blaine Fab brackets, what sizes are all the bolts and nuts; I like to upgrade everything to grad 8 (if USA) of grade 12 if metric with similar washers and nylon locking nuts.
Thanks in advance,
Blk97z
quick back story, have bilsteins from WS6 store as well as same strano springs installed on my car. Also have energy suspension replacement end links (A little less then stock length, whichever UMI carries for their kit).
Car is lowered APPRX 1.25in
Have the following parks waiting for me to install:
1.) Blaine Fab HD front sway bar brackets
2.) UMI front sway bar
3.) UMI rear sway bar
4.) HD UMI rear sway bar Alu brackets (hold the energy suspension bushings)
5.) UMI HD replacement "jaw" clamps for the rear axle for the sway bar
Couple questions regarding this:
1.) Does the front need shorter sway bar end links since lowered, I've only ever heard about the rear but was curious about the front. Especially when I put the Blaine Fab Brackets on with the larger sway bar.
2.) People who have same setup (bilsteins and stranos), what size enlink are you using for the rear, my stock bar is pretty close to my TA Performance aftermarket DIFF cover. I hurt my neck so I can't measure the distance right now.
3.) Every time I do a new upgrade I aslo upgrade all the bolts, washers and nuts. When install the Blaine Fab brackets, what sizes are all the bolts and nuts; I like to upgrade everything to grad 8 (if USA) of grade 12 if metric with similar washers and nylon locking nuts.
Thanks in advance,
Blk97z
08-11-2017, 02:26 PM
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Looks like going from 2 7/8in to 2 3/8in will yield another .5in of clearance and I believe the UMI sway bar has a bigger cut out for the TA performance aftermarket cover.