Upgraded RSB with stock end links?

[dlaunde]

I'm going to be installing an H&R 25mm RSB on my 2019 Golf R DSG.

Is there any performance benefit to using aftermarket end links?

I understand aftermarket may last longer/be stronger over time, but I am curious if there is an actual performance benefit to be gained from different end links.

Thanks!

 

[jimlloyd40]

I've been running a 25 mm RSB from ECS with stock end links for 95,000 miles without any problems.

 

[dlaunde]

I've been running a 25 mm RSB from ECS with stock end links for 95,000 miles without any problems.

Thanks!
Funny enough someone on VWVortex mentioned this about your setup as well. Sounds like I am good to go.

 

[jay745]

Definitely, especially on mk7's where the stock rear endlinks are plastic and flex.

 

[dlaunde]

Definitely, especially on mk7's where the stock rear endlinks are plastic and flex.

Is the flexing a concern for just failure quicker or does the flex actually make a noticeable impact on performance of the RSB?

 

[jimlloyd40]

Thanks!
Funny enough someone on VWVortex mentioned this about your setup as well. Sounds like I am good to go.

Especially since I'm not a member of VW Vortex.

 

[Mkv_James]

ive seen a few people suggest the moog endlinks off rockauto. i ordered some for mine but yet to install. theyre like $15ea and metal instead of the plastic the stocks are made of.

 

[510danr]

The stock links are nylon and are a non-issue for the street. They're going to be quieter than the metal ball joint ones. I'm using the OEM with a bigger bar for the last 25,000 miles.

 

[Misha1]

The stiffer bar is going to put an even bigger load on your stock end links, so they become the weakest link in the chain. I can't say for certain that the stock links will fail catastrophically, but if one of them did it would be a major bummer. The Moogs mentioned above are beautifully overbuilt. Be sure to put a pump or two of grease in them before installing. I upgraded the RSB on my GTI and reinstalled the stock links and all was fine, but the fear was there, lingering in the back of my brain, so I bought the Moogs. When you look at the Moogs side by side with the stockers, you'll feel good you spent the extra $30.

 

[gixxerfool]

I put Moogs in with mine. I like having the extra peace of mind.

 

[Chogokin]

I have a Neuspeed 25mm bar and using the stock ones. I asked them and they said that with the 25mm I can just use the factory endlinks. They recommend upgrading with the 27mm bar.

 

[ztorc]

I'm running 25mm H&R RSB with stock end links on my 2018 Golf R, and there has been no problem at all.

 

[Salami]

It has only been a few months but I am using stock links on Superpro 24mm. If they happen to crack I try the Moogs.