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03-01-2020, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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Shorter stabilizer bar end links for lowered cars?
I am looking at getting coilovers and was also looking for adjustable end links. I found some from Godspeed, Superpro, and Eibach that will probably work in the front. Has anyone found a set that will work in the rear? Did you need the offset spacers to install them?
Front end links stock 300mm Godspeed 250-310mm M12 PN: SB-TR-180-12 Superpro 245-305mm M12 PN: TRC12200 Eibach 255mm-285mm M12 PN: UEL-12-255HD Rear end links stock 110mm; M10 on one end and M12 on other? (based on nuts showing on real OEM) May have to get Superpro (85-100mm) M10 end links (PN: TRC1025A) and M12 end links (PN: TRC1225A) and swap one end of each to make two sets of "F10 rear adjustable" end links... |
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Interesting, I get why you'd need this since you are sitting at a new ride height, but how does it help? When I read the description on the part it talks about how they are stiffer than stock, but not the advantage of adjusting the length since you are lowered... how would you know what to set them at?
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i'm running coilovers but don't see the need of running adjustable end links?
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03-09-2020, 10:11 PM | #4 |
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You need adjustable endlinks to set the position on the sway bar (insure it is not hitting anything with the reduced travel from lowering and full suspension displacement) and insure even weight distribution when corner balancing your car (the point of coilovers). If there is more tension on one side it can create different handling on left turns vs. right turns...
I have an M5 competition sway on the front and can see where the ends of the endlinks have been hitting the plastic underneath. (Used stock end links). |
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i haven't upgraded my sways so maybe that's why i don't see the need to upgrade them?
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I am researching this and it is more about the geometry of the suspension and less about your sway bar. If your car is lowered then this would help restore the original angles and reduce slop, if that is your goal.
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got it! the OP mentioned coilovers and adjustable endlinks so the reason why i asked
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I would definitely go with these. The spherical ends are way better than rubber or other type bushings.
https://eibach.com/us/c-599-products...end-links.html Their is a lot of good info on that page. |
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There are not good DIY for F10's on this, or for much of any car. I'll probably do a write up.
1. Jack car up, put it on cradles so suspension is loaded 2. remove end links, take measurements (length and offset from mounting points) 3. Order parts 4. Preset length so there is no load on the sway bar, install. 5. check for clearance at full L/R turn |
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Did you find anything about adjustable end links for the rear? With the stock BMW set having both M10 and M12 on the same link makes them impossible to find. That is why I was looking at the superpro end links and buying two sets (M10&M12) to "make" some for F10 rear. I figured someone on here would be interested in buying the second set.... Sent them an email about a custom made to order configuration but never got a response.
All the ones I listed have spherical studs on the ends. And may be less than the eibach. |
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The superPRO ones looked like they were a standard rubber bushing. I might be wrong.
That link @ the eibach site, with all the options they have, it's be worth giving them a call and see if you can special order. Now that I dug into this, I re-read your post and understand the issue on the rear. I'm starting with the fronts first BUT for the rears there are other options - with the Eibach having removable bolts and not just studs like the SuperPRO you could sleeve the 10 MM bolt to fit the 12MM hole on one side... |
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I'm continuing this conversation on another thread. Please check it out. https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1705204 |
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