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FS: Beefy Rear Sway bar end links

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Old 06-25-2009 | 10:10 PM
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You can see the indentation made by the OEM endlink when you installed it wrong. I have taken the liberty of circling the indention in the picture.

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Old 06-25-2009 | 10:12 PM
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The only way the endlink will have such a perfect bend as the picture is because there was force on that certain part. The only thing that would cause this is that you installed the endlink wrong. So... this is no stress test, this was a mistake on your part.
Old 06-25-2009 | 10:14 PM
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^i believe him, seriously this guys second home is under the rx8
Old 06-25-2009 | 10:15 PM
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By the way, I call shenanigans on grounds of fraud stress test results.
Old 06-25-2009 | 10:24 PM
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For example, the only way OP can get such a clean bend was because it was installed incorrectly, look at the bend on the endlink. It's clean and it's on the spot that usually bends when installed wrong.

Compare OP endlink to this incorrectly installed sway/endlink in this picture:


This is the reason why I call shenanigans on his so called "stress test."
Old 06-25-2009 | 10:26 PM
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I did not intend to thread crap in OP's FS thread but when he brought up fraud stress test results, I had to say something. I can't stand liars.
Old 06-25-2009 | 10:35 PM
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Well we will see how they fair. I am going to install them and hit the nearest empty parking lot and see whats up this weekend. But having them in my hand I can't see how they are not better than the stock ones. The build quality seems great.
Old 06-25-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Not crapping on thread??

FYI I am the second owner of my Beloved RX8, It wasn't until I compared my end links to another set that I knew they were bad. If they were good I wouldn't have stress tested, or even consider upgrading. AND I HAVE stress tested these end links using a cheater bar (long rod that came with my old jack) and the known force of a torque wrench. In addition to this I have tested the strength using a vise to hold specimen down while adding weight to opposite end of end link. which is why you are calling me out. I have two old end links my friend. What I have pictured is just one of the end links.

Sorry for seeming irritated, I just hate being called a liar! For anyone considering Upgrading to my End Links, Please Please ask questions before making accusations!
Old 06-26-2009 | 09:33 AM
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Will theese work on the fronts also?
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Fronts are also available, and are only $50 shipped in the USA. There's a picture earlier in the thread, First 4 to Paypal for fronts will get a set!
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Old 06-28-2009 | 05:38 PM
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Milling down some rod ends for those needing ultimate adjustment! Got a fantastic Loctite that I will use to lock down one end. Fronts still have full adjustability, ready to bolt on your car!
Old 07-01-2009 | 10:12 AM
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I just installed Lebren's rear set and they're doing very well. My car is stock suspension and I've got maybe 5 or 6 threads spaced between the nuts in case anyone was wondering. Thanks for the rush delivery too!
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That's optimal for stock height, glad to hear they're working out well!
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I haven't had time to install mine yet but I wonder what the optimal thread space should be. I will have to experiment.
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^ let me know how it goes when you install coz i think i want some but wanna see ho urs turn out first
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I'm working on bigger things but I will let you know.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I'm working on bigger things but I will let you know.


With the end links completely tight you'll notice they are just shy of stock. We should be getting some feedback soon. I still have no noises, and the rear feels tight (that's what she said.) You can't wait to install these can you!
Old 07-05-2009 | 04:22 PM
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Taken the car out for yet another Spirited drive..... aside from the boulder in the road that nearly ripped my exhaust off, the suspension handled quite nicely! You will not be disappointed in these End Links!
Old 07-16-2009 | 09:51 PM
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I can't wait until I can install these, I'm waiting on my new engine.
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First off, My car is lowered on Tein S Techs.

Okay guys, installed these over the weekend at my dads (nice smooth garage floor vs. my gravel driveway ) and went for a run through the hills (though I never revved over 4k because of the new engine) and there were some sharp corners with good inclines that I took at speed and the end-links performed great. Then the next day I drove 2 hours back to San Antonio and checked them when I got home and they were just fine.

One question thought Lebren, are you lowered? Because I notice in your pics the two adjustment nuts are against each other but on mine I have one thread separating the two. I am just wondering if I should shorten them.

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Glad you're having as much success with these as I am! Been ripping on these and they hold up really well! Front and back! Im on Stance Coilovers, 25" to fender F/R

The gap is a minor difference between the end rods as they are machined, I match pairs with equal gaps. It is not uncommon to have a small gap as these are brought to their lowest setting as the links are in their correct orientation. 3 of 5 sets have a small gap, no need to modify.

9k, your LEBREN decal should arrive as soon as I get them (end of week or early next week)

All future orders will come with a LEBREN Decal FREE as a way of saying thanks! End Links still available for Front and Rear!
Old 07-28-2009 | 11:24 AM
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Show should I tighten them down so the adjustment bolts touch? I just made sure they were the same length as the stockers.
Old 07-29-2009 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Show should I tighten them down so the adjustment bolts touch? I just made sure they were the same length as the stockers.
not necessarily, it's ok that there's a small gap between the nuts. I would say leave them but make sure they are parallel to one another (sway bar is even between both sides) and you should be fine. My most recent set I removed the nuts completely and used Loctite to keep threads locked down.

it feels..... different. Almost a sensation of preload on rear suspension.
Old 07-29-2009 | 09:27 AM
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Okay Thanks!
Old 07-29-2009 | 08:36 PM
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could you get a photo of you rear sway endlinks where they attach to the sway including part of the sway itself? with car on the ground.

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