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Who wants Stronger *ENDLINKS* for the rear sway?

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Old 12-04-06, 10:30 AM
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I would be interested if if there is a write-up on how to install these, torque settings and a personal feedback from a CL member.
Old 12-05-06, 07:43 PM
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the rear swaybar endlinks on the GS mount through a metal bar at the bottom, so one end needs a long bolt going through it. The front swaybar mounting points would make this DIY endlink even more difficult.
Old 12-06-06, 05:29 AM
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Not at all. You are probably thinking that because you saw two points mounting to the sway bar. You only really need one to make it work. There is still one ball joint bar going from the sway, which doesn't make sence why there are two bolts on that mount. Regardless, this is very duable for our cars. Speaking of which, I might just make it since I sort of ripped the rubber on one of my rears the while installing my suspension. Deffinatelly worth a try. Now if only someone had a spare messed up one they can send me so that I can take some measurements, I will attempt this, then make a write-up.
Old 06-28-07, 10:17 AM
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rwheels, if you're gonna be drifting the car...I recommend you get TRD sways. The Daizen sways deflect too much to keep the car stable during high speeds when going sideways. The only problems I've had from drifting with my TRD bars is that I bend the end links every once in a while. I usually just hammer them back straight. This usually lasts about another month or two before it finally gives way and snaps in half. I'm looking into custom building a few heavy duty end links for my car so this wont happen anymore. One of my friends owns a macine shop so he can help with with a bunch of the CNC machining and such
Old 08-05-07, 11:22 AM
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Any updates? Has anybody gone through with making a set?
Old 11-05-07, 03:27 PM
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bringin' it back
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Resurrecting this old thread from the dead after searching.
Got Daizen sways installed today and the mechanic said that the lexus OEM endlinks looked kind of wimpy and suggested looking into stronger alternatives. Other then this, suspension is stock.

Would like to ask the forum, what do they think? Are the Lexus OEM endlinks indeed too wimpy, or will they be fine?
Haven't seen a pattern of threads of people with busted end links so I assume time has shown they are serviceable for the job.
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As long as you drive with moderation...you will be fine. However, I have bent two endlinks in half already
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Originally Posted by raytseng
Resurrecting this old thread from the dead after searching.
Got Daizen sways installed today and the mechanic said that the lexus OEM endlinks looked kind of wimpy and suggested looking into stronger alternatives. Other then this, suspension is stock.

Would like to ask the forum, what do they think? Are the Lexus OEM endlinks indeed too wimpy, or will they be fine?
Haven't seen a pattern of threads of people with busted end links so I assume time has shown they are serviceable for the job.
Thats EXACTLY wat my mechanic told me as well. Probably not a coincidence.

Got the daizens on. Any new news?
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