End Links?
02-08-2007, 10:22 AM
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SPL end links released
The SPL Parts end links have been released for those of you that are interested.
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/230829-some-new-spl-stuff-sneak-peak-7.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/230829-some-new-spl-stuff-sneak-peak-7.html
02-08-2007, 12:47 PM
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I already ordered the SPL endlinks yesterday. I want to pick up a set of his endlinks as well. You can never have too many endlinks on hand... or something like that. 
03-14-2007, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cloud
Sadly the SPL endlinks did not fix the problem of a loud pop when turning up an incline. I think its the chassis.
03-14-2007, 04:22 PM
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To troubleshoot the problem, you are probably going to have to get someone in the passanger seat and see where they hear the sound coming from too. Then when you both agree that the sound is coming from a specific area, have them stand outside the car and see if they still think it is in the same place. Once you have narrowed down the area of the car to a specific spot, jack the car up and start inspecting all the linkages on the suspension, and if it is the rear, don't forget the drive shaft and differential can be the problem.
Sorry, there is no easy solution.
Guys, I haven't posted on here for some time on the Powergrid endlinks, when I have some time, I will get into the specifics about why you can't jugde a book by its cover. What I mean, just because something is big doesn't mean it is strong. You must choose the correct materials for each application, and Powergrid did pick the materials for these to be used on race applications.
When I get some time I will write up a section on material use, and if you need to read some good stuff that will change your way of looking at suspension parts and start asking the right questions - read "Engineering to Win" by Carrol Smith.
Sorry, there is no easy solution.
Guys, I haven't posted on here for some time on the Powergrid endlinks, when I have some time, I will get into the specifics about why you can't jugde a book by its cover. What I mean, just because something is big doesn't mean it is strong. You must choose the correct materials for each application, and Powergrid did pick the materials for these to be used on race applications.
When I get some time I will write up a section on material use, and if you need to read some good stuff that will change your way of looking at suspension parts and start asking the right questions - read "Engineering to Win" by Carrol Smith.
03-14-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MoodDude
Guys, I haven't posted on here for some time on the Powergrid endlinks, when I have some time, I will get into the specifics about why you can't jugde a book by its cover.
03-17-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I'm getting a loud popping noise, too. It's coming from the rear, and I can only think it's the springs or the end links. I've checked the bolts for the sways and don't see anything loose. I can't imagine a chassis actually popping.
03-17-2007, 05:37 PM
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My stock endlinks made no noise at all. However, after installing the SPL endlinks, I feel something in the front suspension shifting or loose. I hear noises when I go over bumps too. What could be wrong?
03-17-2007, 05:38 PM
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My stock endlinks made no noise at all. However, after installing the SPL endlinks, I feel something in the front suspension shifting or loose. I hear noises when I go over bumps too. What could be wrong?
03-19-2007, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Cloud
My stock endlinks made no noise at all. However, after installing the SPL endlinks, I feel something in the front suspension shifting or loose. I hear noises when I go over bumps too. What could be wrong?
Make sure you tighten the jam nuts for the rod ends
Make sure the endlinks still have plenty of articulation (the spherical bearing can still rotate, and is not binding) after install. You might have to tighten the jam nuts a certain way to ensure this.
If you have older sway bars without collars, you will need collars. The sway bar cannot be allowed to shift left and right, freely articulating endlinks like these will not be able to re-center the sway bar.