DIY Heavy Duty Rear Swaybar End-links
As I prep to install my Rear Progress Rear Swaybar I wanted to change out the endlinks to something more robust.
I could have just ordered the nice Corsport or Hotchkis units but I wanted to make my own ... its more fun
So for comparasin I ordered a OE endlink to provide me the dimentions I need to work around
OE Rear End-link
I then went out to my favorite Industrial Supplier and poked thru there hardware ... in particular the Aurora Rod ends. I also picked up some grade 5 (hardended) hardware. For Simplicity I used Imperial Parts as they are easier to source, but I could have ordered Metric to match the rest of the car
Per Side ...
Aurora 3/8"x24 Rod-Ends 1-male Right hand thread, 1 Female right-hand thread
2- 3/8"-24 x 1.5 " Socket Cap(hex) Grade 5 bolt
2- 3/8" Nylok Nut (Self-Locking)
1- 3/8" Standard Nut (to lock the two rods-ends together)
Then I assembled them ...
Just in case I ran into problems with rotational clearance I radiused a spare 3/8's nut
And with a 1/4" longer bolt, I assembled it with the rod-ends
Total Cost
~$6.00 ea for economy Aurora Rod-ends
~$16.00 ea Premium PTFE lined Rod-ends
~$10.00 in Hardware
Total (Economy) - $20 a side
Total (Premium) - $40 a side
As a note ...the similar Corsport have neoprene sealed bearings which should extend there life ...
Rod Ends, Spherical Bearings & Bushings - Aurora Bearing Company
Aurora Rod End and Spherical Bearing Index
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