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The end links are an upgrade over OEM. They are adjustable in length to eliminate preload after changing ride height (most important) and to fit bars with multiple stiffness settings. They have teflon lined spherical bearings for smooth action.

If you have them, install them. It only takes a few minutes and if you don't like them, remove them and sell. :)

How is the ride? Do you get the jarring bumps on rough roads?

Ride is better than the stock Nismo suspension, but it has its limits. You can't ride like a Cadillac and handle like a race car.

hey sandersd,

i had my spl end links installed by corner3 and my endlink orientation are similar to yours. i was initially bothered by the fact that it seemed like it was binded. I brought it back to the shop and the tech said that it ok at it's current state.
I haven't noticed any clunking or residual noise as a result so I never brought it back

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Update:

Yes the end links still rattle. If I straighten them out they are quiet for a few blocks till action causes them to rotate off center again, then they rattle. I generally only hear it at low speeds like when I'm driving through the neighborhood or a parking lot.

I guess it's the nature of the beast.