End Links?
09-30-2006, 10:10 PM
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End Links?
Anyone have any recommendations on some end links to upgrade the OEM? Mine are about to give so I figured I might as well upgrade them to something a bit more durable. TIA!
09-30-2006, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by drsifu
there are only two i know of, Nismo and SPL.
09-30-2006, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by drsifu
ignore their website. they have the fronts available as well
Anyone here actual have the SPL or the Nismo end links?
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10-01-2006, 12:06 AM
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The SPL's go for $109 for the rear & $129 for the front.
These endlinks are also length adjustable and can be used to adjust preload on the stabilizer bar. Recommended for cars running coilovers which are corner-weighted.
The Nismos are $160 for the rear & also $160 for the front.
Nissan Motorsports adjustable drop link kits for front and rear sway bars made for the 350Z. Perfect for those who want more adjustability for different tracks.
As far as benefits...that's why I've started this thread to find out a little more on which one (if any) is better than the OE. I've upgraded my suspension to full coilovers & have my sways set to full stiff which has put a great amount of added pressure on my OE end links. It has gotten to the point where they are now very loose & making noise so I'm looking into buying new ones/upgrading.
These endlinks are also length adjustable and can be used to adjust preload on the stabilizer bar. Recommended for cars running coilovers which are corner-weighted.
The Nismos are $160 for the rear & also $160 for the front.
Nissan Motorsports adjustable drop link kits for front and rear sway bars made for the 350Z. Perfect for those who want more adjustability for different tracks.
As far as benefits...that's why I've started this thread to find out a little more on which one (if any) is better than the OE. I've upgraded my suspension to full coilovers & have my sways set to full stiff which has put a great amount of added pressure on my OE end links. It has gotten to the point where they are now very loose & making noise so I'm looking into buying new ones/upgrading.
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someone needs to step up and start making a proper endlink...none of this universal heim joint junk (and yes, having toyed with them countless times on race and street cars, I am of the opinion they are junk). A proper endlink with a urethane bushing and no "ball" design, which can pop out
Something along the lines of:
I've got a guy in mind to do this, and will be sending him a set of stock endlinks this week so he maybe get going on them - I am in need of new ones too as my rears are a bit noisy as well
Something along the lines of:
I've got a guy in mind to do this, and will be sending him a set of stock endlinks this week so he maybe get going on them - I am in need of new ones too as my rears are a bit noisy as well
10-03-2006, 07:28 AM
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Any updates on the end links? I am in desperate need of some. I really don't like those adjust-ables, something more solid like pictured above would be nice 
10-03-2006, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
someone needs to step up and start making a proper endlink...none of this universal heim joint junk (and yes, having toyed with them countless times on race and street cars, I am of the opinion they are junk). A proper endlink with a urethane bushing and no "ball" design, which can pop out
Something along the lines of:
I've got a guy in mind to do this, and will be sending him a set of stock endlinks this week so he maybe get going on them - I am in need of new ones too as my rears are a bit noisy as well
Something along the lines of:
I've got a guy in mind to do this, and will be sending him a set of stock endlinks this week so he maybe get going on them - I am in need of new ones too as my rears are a bit noisy as well
10-03-2006, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
they wont be out anytime soon, but it is something we will start working on hopefully this week or next
Took my Z out to Tail of the Dragon this weekend and busted my front passengers side, now it sounds horrible. How long do you think this project should take? Also if you need a car to test these on I would be more then happy to volunteer 
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How can I find out if I need a new endlinks or not? Ever scene I installed my Tanabe springs my passenger front wheels has been making a noise when I turn the wheel at low speeds…not sure if that has anything to do with the endlinks but from what I have been searching that is a sign.
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
yep - we use those exclusively on other cars and they work amazingly well. I ordered a stock set today and we'll get cracking on them this weekend
10-06-2006, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
someone needs to step up and start making a proper endlink...none of this universal heim joint junk (and yes, having toyed with them countless times on race and street cars, I am of the opinion they are junk). A proper endlink with a urethane bushing and no "ball" design, which can pop out
Something along the lines of:
I've got a guy in mind to do this, and will be sending him a set of stock endlinks this week so he maybe get going on them - I am in need of new ones too as my rears are a bit noisy as well
Something along the lines of:
I've got a guy in mind to do this, and will be sending him a set of stock endlinks this week so he maybe get going on them - I am in need of new ones too as my rears are a bit noisy as well
Hmmmm.... Those look familiar. Are you going to have the same "guy" do them for the Z? If you want I can talk to him when I'm out there next week. Let me know.
