SPL Pro Front Endlinks DO NOT STAY TIGHT

Mitco39 · 06-09-2014, 12:51 PM

Hi Guys,

Just curious if anyone can give me some pointers on these Endlinks. I have had them for about 1.5 years now and I am to the point where I am going to pull them out before I go crazy.

The issue I am having is they will not stay tight no matter what I do or how tight I tighten them. The connection to the control arm is fine and I have never had an issue with that, its where they attached to the sway bar itself.

I have tried blue and red locktite with no luck. What happens is ill tighten them and within a tank of fuel I can hear them start to creek and moan at slow speeds in parking lots and such. It is very loud and embarrassing to have the front end of the car doing that while pulling into car shows ect.

At speed I don't notice it all. Also they dont become loose as in going to fall off, but its just enough so that its causing a metal creeking noise as the front tire position changes with the unlevel parking lots.

Just curious as to if I am the only one having this issue? Next time I crawl under it I think I am just going to replace them with the stock ones unless someone has any ideas whats going wrong.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-09-2014, 02:12 PM

I assume when you're torqueing them down that you're putting a wrench on the back side also?

Super Werty · 06-09-2014, 02:24 PM

Lock washer Maybe?? I don't know if that is safe

40 to 332 · 06-09-2014, 03:21 PM

You may want to consider contacting SPL directly and share your experiences with them and ask for their advice. They are most familiar with their products. I've dealt with them directly in the past, and they were very helpful.

Mitco39 · 06-09-2014, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I assume when you're torqueing them down that you're putting a wrench on the back side also?

Yes sir, they are tight!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Werty

Lock washer Maybe?? I don't know if that is safe

I dunno, I would think locktite would suffice

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40 to 332

You may want to consider contacting SPL directly and share your experiences with them and ask for their advice. They are most familiar with their products. I've dealt with them directly in the past, and they were very helpful.

I might just do that, I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions. Ill see what they say tomorrow. Ill get a video of the car in the parking lot to show you guys.

Thanks for the replies guys.

jwick · 06-09-2014, 09:12 PM

I have to watch the one's on the rear as they come lose on occasion. Still running stock on the front. Definitely interested in what your solution turns out to be.

Mitco39 · 06-09-2014, 09:19 PM

I believe my back ones are a bit loose as I can hear them creak on occasion but its the fronts that I am having issues with. Ill update the thread if/when I call them.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-09-2014, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Yes sir, they are tight!

I'm a little baffled. The front side and back side work in tandem. One can't be loose and the other tight.
I don't mean rear links if that's where our wires are crossing.

Mitco39 · 06-09-2014, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I'm a little baffled. The front side and back side work in tandem. One can't be loose and the other tight.
I don't mean rear links if that's where our wires are crossing.

Oh I missunderstood. They are both tight as in the sway is under a bit (a small bit) of tension while sitting flat. I was meaning the actual nuts that attach to the sways.

Rusty · 06-09-2014, 11:04 PM

If I'm not mistaken. The nuts that come with the links are lock nuts. They're only good for one time. If you reuse them. They won't stay tight.

Mitco39 · 06-10-2014, 09:57 AM

I dont believe they are locknuts, although switching them out for locknuts might be a solution.

Mitco39 · 06-10-2014, 09:59 AM

esfourteen · 06-30-2014, 05:41 PM

ever get this resolved? I was considering purchasing these to replace the stock fronts

TreeSemdyZee · 06-30-2014, 06:59 PM

I still can't help but think that the OP isn't holding the stationary hex head while tightening the nut, thereby not getting full tightening. Just taking a wild guess though.

Zauskycop · 06-30-2014, 07:37 PM

I have had mine on for 2 months now and no issues.

Tracy Ramsey

06-09-2014, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	SPL Pro Front Endlinks DO NOT STAY TIGHT Hi Guys, Just curious if anyone can give me some pointers on these Endlinks. I have had them for about 1.5 years now and I am to the point where I am going to pull them out before I go crazy. The issue I am having is they will not stay tight no matter what I do or how tight I tighten them. The connection to the control arm is fine and I have never had an issue with that, its where they attached to the sway bar itself. I have tried blue and red locktite with no luck. What happens is ill tighten them and within a tank of fuel I can hear them start to creek and moan at slow speeds in parking lots and such. It is very loud and embarrassing to have the front end of the car doing that while pulling into car shows ect. At speed I don't notice it all. Also they dont become loose as in going to fall off, but its just enough so that its causing a metal creeking noise as the front tire position changes with the unlevel parking lots. Just curious as to if I am the only one having this issue? Next time I crawl under it I think I am just going to replace them with the stock ones unless someone has any ideas whats going wrong. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

06-09-2014, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,875 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I assume when you're torqueing them down that you're putting a wrench on the back side also? GalaxZ. likes this.

06-09-2014, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 12	Lock washer Maybe?? I don't know if that is safe __________________ The Build

06-09-2014, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	You may want to consider contacting SPL directly and share your experiences with them and ask for their advice. They are most familiar with their products. I've dealt with them directly in the past, and they were very helpful. Masterbeatty likes this.

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jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	I have to watch the one's on the rear as they come lose on occasion. Still running stock on the front. Definitely interested in what your solution turns out to be. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

06-09-2014, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	I believe my back ones are a bit loose as I can hear them creak on occasion but its the fronts that I am having issues with. Ill update the thread if/when I call them. jwick likes this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

06-09-2014, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,850 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	If I'm not mistaken. The nuts that come with the links are lock nuts. They're only good for one time. If you reuse them. They won't stay tight. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-10-2014, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	I dont believe they are locknuts, although switching them out for locknuts might be a solution. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

06-10-2014, 09:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	__________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

06-30-2014, 05:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	ever get this resolved? I was considering purchasing these to replace the stock fronts __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

06-30-2014, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,875 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I still can't help but think that the OP isn't holding the stationary hex head while tightening the nut, thereby not getting full tightening. Just taking a wild guess though. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

06-30-2014, 07:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 13	I have had mine on for 2 months now and no issues. Tracy Ramsey

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