gs2online
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- Chicago IL
When upgrading the rear swat bar is it really necessary to upgrade the end links ???
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Rear sway bar End Links ?
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Faceman
Autocross Newbie
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- Long Island
- Car(s)
- '17 GSW 4Mo
I've heard about the OEM links breaking with thicker bars, so I'd say yes.
Moog had a heavy duty replacement that doesn't break the bank.
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Moog had a heavy duty replacement that doesn't break the bank.
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Never did on mine, everything works great, no squeaks or issues. I feel like i remember people actually having issues with some aftermarket endlinks.
Handguns4heaRTs
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- So Cal
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI SE DSG
Is peace of mind worth $40 to you? Just buy the Moog, as a preventative measure, at the very least
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/moog,K750809,stabilizer+bar+link,7580
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/moog,K750809,stabilizer+bar+link,7580
AtlantaDad
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Cumming, GA
Curious, since rsb is still on my wish list... What's special about the Moog end links? What advantages do they have over stock? There isn't a lot of info in the link. Cheers!
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Handguns4heaRTs
Drag Racing Champion
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- So Cal
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- 2017 GTI SE DSG
They're metal, as opposed to the plastic stock ones- so they won't flex as much and possibly break
sprinks
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- United States
Metal, oem-style bearing (means they are less prone to corrosion/grit issues like spherical bearings), wrench flats instead of triple squares, greasable zerk fittings.
Any increased rigidity by only swapping out the endlinks with the OEM bar or is that a waste of time? I want to tighten the rear up some but have a few other mods to get done before the Neuspeed RSB, so wondering if it would be worth doing or if I should wait and hit this all in one go.
sprinks
Drag Racing Champion
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- United States
The rigidity increase is likely negligible on stock geometry suspension. It's not an issue one whether the oem's are stiff enough (they're stiff!). It's more that once lowered, the oem endlinks are stressed more, especially when paired with increased stiffness RSB. This increased RSB and change of suspension geometry puts more stress on the oem endlinks and tends to crack and fail them.
I have not experienced broken endlinks this way and this is only how it has been explained to me. I will say I replaced my OEM endlinks because the triple square fitting broke while installing.
I have not experienced broken endlinks this way and this is only how it has been explained to me. I will say I replaced my OEM endlinks because the triple square fitting broke while installing.
AtlantaDad
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Cumming, GA
Metal, oem-style bearing (means they are less prone to corrosion/grit issues like spherical bearings), wrench flats instead of triple squares, greasable zerk fittings.
Thanks, gents! Makes sense. Adding those to the never-ending wish list, lol.
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I have 25mm eibach hollow sway bar and it is not necessary at all. An upgrade might be necessary if you get a 25mm solid bar and up.
Ive read aftermarket endlinks causing noises so i decided to stick with oem and im glad. Quiet and works great.
Ive read aftermarket endlinks causing noises so i decided to stick with oem and im glad. Quiet and works great.
robmarktoo
Ready to race!
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- Oregon
I didn't know I was supposed to when I put in a thicker sway bar. Haven't noticed any issues yet in a few thousand miles.
Do you use these? If so, how are they for fitment? Need an alignment afterwards? Methinks not.
I have a solid 034 RSB but still stock endlinks, and the rear of the car creaks when going over bumps.
Handguns4heaRTs
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- So Cal
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI SE DSG
Yes I do. I have them paired with an ST rsb. Fitment is fine, and they aren't triple square. If you're getting noise, check your end links, and possibly pick up the Moog. It's worth the little money they cost. If they still make noise, just put the OEM back on and sell the Moog.