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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 10:06 PM
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Spohn Spherical Rod End Sway Bar End Links

What’s the groups thoughts on the Spohn Spherical Rod end Sway Bar End Links in regards to auto cross or road racing and over all street driving? Beneficial or just snake oil?
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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 10:20 PM
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Re: Spohn Spherical Rod End Sway Bar End Links

They look cool, but do you really need them? What would be the benefit? I know a lot of modern cars have rod-end bearing end links.
I made my own for a Ford product (with leaf springs) that has an after market rear sway-bar, but the reason I did is because of a weird angle that wasn't working well with the standard type links. Not sure of the benefit on a thirdgen but would be interesting to hear from an expert...
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Old Feb 13, 2020 | 08:21 AM
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Re: Spohn Spherical Rod End Sway Bar End Links

Back when I still had stock suspension under my car, I had adjustable LCA with the rod ends. Main advantage was the adjustability. The rod ends just gave more freedom of movement to prevent any binding. A street car can get away just fine with the rubber or poly bushing but a competition car should have something a little better.
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