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str8dum1 05-14-2012 10:50 AM

Powergrid endlink alternatives
 
So it seems that powergrids are always out of stock.

Just found these on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270971752065

they use the same THK joints as the powergrids but are only 90$ shipped, compared to 165$ PG's (save 75$!)

Just ordered a set for the rear of my car to get rid of that damn creaking.

I'll update when I get them in.

dcains 05-14-2012 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by str8dum1 (Post 9736797)
So it seems that powergrids are always out of stock.

Just found these on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270971752065

they use the same THK joints as the powergrids but are only 90$ shipped, compared to 165$ PG's (save 75$!)

Just ordered a set for the rear of my car to get rid of that damn creaking.

I'll update when I get them in.

I recently got a set of adjustable heim-jointed endlinks (F&R) from CZP, which are also quite a bit less $ than the Whiteline or Powergrids - paid $148 shipped. I'll probably get them installed in the next few days, on my already installed Hotchkis bars. Nice to see some other choices out there, and I'lll post a review thread, too. The rear links aren't usually a big problem with aftermarket bars, but the fronts are, because the OEM links are too long.

str8dum1 05-14-2012 04:13 PM

ya my drivers rear is blown. car creaks like hell. I didnt want heim joint endlinks cause they are prone to creaking over time as well since they dont have any seals either. In the end with as few fair weather miles I put on the car, it probably didnt matter.

terrasmak 05-14-2012 06:57 PM

SPL also makes great end links, my rear SPL joints have been on for over a year now, no noise.

mvp2765 05-14-2012 07:45 PM

Spl are a good choice

str8dum1 05-15-2012 07:34 AM

SPLs are just heim joints as well and wayy more money.

dcains 05-15-2012 07:51 AM

These are the seals I bought for my rod ends:

http://www.midwestcontrol.com/part.php?id=2387

3/8" (RS375) for the rears, 1/2" (RS500) for thd fronts. You only need 8 of each size, but it's cheaper to buy 10 of each. My order was $43 shipped.

I'll get some pics up soon - just been too busy to even install the new endlinks.

SDGenius 05-15-2012 08:10 AM

nice find OP

dcains 05-15-2012 11:10 AM

Here are the heim joint seals:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-WnQM...-WnQMMvj-L.jpg

In their "relaxed" state on one of the heim joints:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-GnLD...-GnLDZm9-L.jpg

And, compressed by tightening the nuts:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-zgKt...-zgKtdCn-L.jpg

Overall view of one of the rear links from CZP:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-j8Qk...-j8Qkdvr-L.jpg

ericjackson 06-13-2012 05:14 AM

any updates on this?

str8dum1 06-13-2012 06:17 AM

Still gotta take it to my my buddies drive-on lift so i can properly set the preload on the endlinks. maybe tomorrow if its nice out.


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