Sways bars and end links, 2016 updates?

Nick M · 07-15-2016, 09:19 AM

Hi All

Considering a set of Eibach sway bars - for reference i have eibach pro-kit springs. In doing some research here, I see that the front OEM end links will likely fail with the stiffer front sway bars.

Those of you who stuck with the front OEM end links, how are they holding up? Did they eventually fail, if so after how many miles?

Those of you who went with SPL or Whiteline end links, any issues or tips for the install?

Nick M · 07-18-2016, 08:08 AM

236 views and no replies?

No one is running aftermarket sway bars?

40 to 332 · 07-18-2016, 09:14 AM

I have Eibach sways front and rear matched with SPL endlinks. No problems to date, but I have less than 10K miles on the vehicle. Only issue was some slight squeaking from the front that was noticeable when driving slowly over speed bumps.Solved by re-greasing the sway bushings.

NoHyperbole · 07-18-2016, 10:11 AM

I have driven 6,000+ miles since installing Eibach front and rear sway bars along with Swift lowering springs. I recently switched to coilovers, and the installer said my end links are fine.

FYI, my sway bars are both set on the softest settings (the holes closest to the ends of the bars).

Trips · 07-18-2016, 10:20 AM

Im running Hotckins sways for the past 6 years with plenty of canyon carving trips without ANY issues.

2011 Nismo#91 · 07-18-2016, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M

Hi All

Considering a set of Eibach sway bars - for reference i have eibach pro-kit springs. In doing some research here, I see that the front OEM end links will likely fail with the stiffer front sway bars.

Those of you who stuck with the front OEM end links, how are they holding up? Did they eventually fail, if so after how many miles?

Those of you who went with SPL or Whiteline end links, any issues or tips for the install?

Front sways and end links are my next upgrade. You did do a good job with your research.

With upgraded sways you can expose the next weakest link which are the end links. It's not to say they will break but with the upgrade people can push their car to the point that they can break. And since your working in that area already you might as well do them too. But unless your regularly pushing your car to it's limits it's probably not necessary.

For me I am going with Hotchkiss fronts (there's some site that doesn't sell them as a pair) and SPL.

Jhill · 07-18-2016, 03:06 PM

Been on Stillen sways for about 8k mi and one track day. No issues so far but I also am at stock height. I think it plays a bigger roll if your lowered, then you need to have the adjustable links to bring them back to oe distance (angle) so your not overloading them.

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Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	Sways bars and end links, 2016 updates? Hi All Considering a set of Eibach sway bars - for reference i have eibach pro-kit springs. In doing some research here, I see that the front OEM end links will likely fail with the stiffer front sway bars. Those of you who stuck with the front OEM end links, how are they holding up? Did they eventually fail, if so after how many miles? Those of you who went with SPL or Whiteline end links, any issues or tips for the install? __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \| Last edited by Nick M; 07-15-2016 at 09:34 AM.

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Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	236 views and no replies? No one is running aftermarket sway bars? __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

07-18-2016, 09:14 AM	#3 (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	I have Eibach sways front and rear matched with SPL endlinks. No problems to date, but I have less than 10K miles on the vehicle. Only issue was some slight squeaking from the front that was noticeable when driving slowly over speed bumps.Solved by re-greasing the sway bushings. Hotrodz likes this.

07-18-2016, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Im running Hotckins sways for the past 6 years with plenty of canyon carving trips without ANY issues. JARblue likes this. __________________

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