broken part what is it called?
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broken part what is it called?
the part where the bolt goes on it gone and so are the bushings whats this called exactly so i can buy a new one? btw its in the rear hooked to the strut brace i guess? and its a 91 rs 3.1
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Yep, but while you have the chance, don't just fix the problem- improve your suspension while you're in there!
Call up Summit Racing at 800-230-3030 and order part # ENS-9-8117R for $13. That's a polyurethane end link kit, and it won't mush out like rubber will under tight turns. If you get ambitious, order two of them, and change your front sway bar's end links, too. Chances are 99% that you'll have to cut your old links in order to get them off.
Some local parts stores carry polyurethane end links too, but they usually charge $20 for a set. You want end links with a "two and five-eighths inch sleeve length".
Call up Summit Racing at 800-230-3030 and order part # ENS-9-8117R for $13. That's a polyurethane end link kit, and it won't mush out like rubber will under tight turns. If you get ambitious, order two of them, and change your front sway bar's end links, too. Chances are 99% that you'll have to cut your old links in order to get them off.
Some local parts stores carry polyurethane end links too, but they usually charge $20 for a set. You want end links with a "two and five-eighths inch sleeve length".
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pepboys sells polyurathane endlink for 5 dollars each. no different then a more expensive endlink w/ a big name manufacture on the box. polyurathane is polyurathane.
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$5 each? Wow... 5 or 6 years ago, they wanted $20 for those no-name jobs.
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weird, when i got them i could have sworn they were 4 dollars and change. the parts computer at the parts store will get u the right size links.
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Originally posted by TomP
You want end links with a "two and five-eighths inch sleeve length".
You want end links with a "two and five-eighths inch sleeve length".
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i personaly think its not so much the difference in ride quality, more of how long they last. the poly bushings will outlast the rubber ones. the poly also do tighten the rear end a bit but you may or may not notice it.
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