I'm in the process of swapping the in-tank fuel pump for a Walbro 255. Since I have the entire rear end down on the ground, I'd like to know how long the end links should be.

The car was lowered a couple years ago, and I know when I did the job, I didn't do the end links correctly. All I did was cut the tubes to the stock length of the old ones, and bolt the links back on.

How do I find the correct length? Is there a way to find the correct length in relation to the sway bar? I guess information on the front end link length would be helpful here too.

Thanks guys,

 

Go to:

http://www.suspension.com/chevy,camaro.htm

and you can look up the part number for the front end links. Then go to the sway bar bushing page and look for the chart about 1/2-way down the page that gives the lengths of the different end links they carry. I think I ordered the 9-8125 for my rear end links. I can look it up tonight if you need me to...

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Greg Westphal
'87 IROC 305TPI/A4

 

Thanks greg, Is there a way to know exactly what I need for a lowered suspension?

 

For the front sway bar, the ends should be parallel with the lower control arm. For the rear sway bar, I think the ends should be parallel with the body mounts, but also have somebody move the rear of the car up and down while you check for clearance with the rear housing cover. For both front and rear, the car should be at rest so you can accurately tell when they are parallel. Driving the front wheels onto ramps and then jacking up the rear from the housing (and supporting it with jack stands) will work.

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Greg Westphal
'87 IROC 305TPI/A4

 

Thanks again Greg.

I'm gonna shoot for that stance when I slap everything back together. I'm off to box my rear LCA's now.....Wish me luck.

 

Even though you'll be doing something different for your lowered suspension, stock sleeve length is 2 5/8 inches.


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