New Greasable Ball Joint End Links

cappykd · 08-19-2006, 10:42 PM

Beware of the Heim Joint Style of End Link replacement. I had picked up a set of them and put them on my car at the same time as my HFP kit. They started out rough, with an occasional clunk and within 2 weeks got to the point where they just plain rattled over every little bump. I researched and found that all of the RSX guys are using Hotchkis End Links, so I found a set of those in stock at www.rennickmotorsports.com for $134 and picked them up Friday.

Friday night I started to do the install and couldn't get 2 of the nylock nuts off of the threaded shaft due to the rattling which caused one of them to strip out the threaded shafts that the nylock nut goes on to tighten the end links. The other rear one was just begining to strip. After hacksawing and nutbusting the bolts off I installed the new Hotchkis end links front and back and tested them.

The handling was the same, the ride was smoother and best of all they were silent. Highly recomended!!! Anyone who is considering or already has the Progress rear sway bar needs to put these on your short list.

Here is a couple of PICS.

Hotchkis end links si wheels 015.jpg

Hotchkis end links si wheels 019.jpg

Hotchkis end links si wheels 008.jpg

Link to Hotchkis

http://www.hotchkistuning.com/cgi-bi...atalogno=25405

I'll post a full how to as soon as I get time along with more pictures.

eugenekim.net · 08-21-2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cappykd

Beware of the Heim Joint Style of End Link replacement. I had picked up a set of them and put them on my car at the same time as my HFP kit. They started out rough, with an occasional clunk and within 2 weeks got to the point where they just plain rattled over every little bump. I researched and found that all of the RSX guys are using Hotchkis End Links, so I found a set of those in stock at www.rennickmotorsports.com for $134 and picked them up Friday.

Friday night I started to do the install and couldn't get 2 of the nylock nuts off of the threaded shaft due to the rattling which caused one of them to strip out the threaded shafts that the nylock nut goes on to tighten the end links. The other rear one was just begining to strip. After hacksawing and nutbusting the bolts off I installed the new Hotchkis end links front and back and tested them.

The handling was the same, the ride was smoother and best of all they were silent. Highly recomended!!! Anyone who is considering or already has the Progress rear sway bar needs to put these on your short list.

Here is a couple of PICS.

Attachment 2113

Attachment 2114

Attachment 2115

Link to Hotchkis

http://www.hotchkistuning.com/cgi-bi...atalogno=25405

I'll post a full how to as soon as I get time along with more pictures.

they look like the corsports

cappykd · 08-21-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by eugenekim.net

they look like the corsports

The ones that I removed are exactly like the Corsport ones. The Ball joint style are much better.

kenchan · 08-21-2006, 11:37 PM

they look nice.

wish they made one for the G35C's...

cappykd · 08-21-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

they look nice.

wish they made one for the G35C's...

Yeah they make suspension kits but no end links.

blaznhot_23 · 11-07-2006, 10:30 PM

hey cappy,

what is the part # for the endlinks you have??? i went on the hotchkis site and they have like two or three numbers...one for the complete kit, one for the front set and one for the rear set. can you specify the exact part # ...i'm interested in getting a set of these babies....thx

eugenekim.net · 11-08-2006, 03:49 AM

hm i dont remember posting that

RWatters · 11-08-2006, 10:37 AM

My "squeaky, rattly, crappy" endlinks have been on my car for a few months now and have not made a SINGLE squeak or rattle. They haven't clunked, and they've been nothing short of perfect. That's driving in the rain, driving down a dirt road, etc.

I've removed and reinstalled them twice already and it was just as easy as the factory ones.

Looks like I got the best set of them in the world.

Good to hear your new set is working out for you, though. They definitely look to be a great-quality unit!

blaznhot_23 · 11-10-2006, 01:35 PM

does anyone know if the hotchkis end link will work on the front sway bar as well???

cappykd · 11-11-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RWatters

My "squeaky, rattly, crappy" endlinks have been on my car for a few months now and have not made a SINGLE squeak or rattle. They haven't clunked, and they've been nothing short of perfect. That's driving in the rain, driving down a dirt road, etc.

I've removed and reinstalled them twice already and it was just as easy as the factory ones.

Looks like I got the best set of them in the world.

Good to hear your new set is working out for you, though. They definitely look to be a great-quality unit!

I take it you got the Corsport ones, which are obviously better quality than the ones I had picked up at a local shop.. I'm glad your happy with yours. I'm happy with mine and I just like the fact that they are greasable. It just makes them smoother.

I've built a few offroad truck 4 link suspensions in my day and Heim joints are always used for stiffness and strength, however they are known to transmit vibrations and aren't usually used in street driven setups, Ball joint style are used. Kinda like why the auto manufacturers all use Ball joints not Heim joints...

cappykd · 11-11-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

hey cappy,

what is the part # for the endlinks you have??? i went on the hotchkis site and they have like two or three numbers...one for the complete kit, one for the front set and one for the rear set. can you specify the exact part # ...i'm interested in getting a set of these babies....thx

There is a link on the original post..

I used the front and rears.

blaznhot_23 · 11-11-2006, 02:32 PM

thx cappy

cappykd · 11-11-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

thx cappy

Anytime. Where you at in Socal? I work in the OC and live in Murrieta?

blaznhot_23 · 11-11-2006, 03:26 PM

i'm up here in the 661...santa clarita. i think maybe like myself and few other members are out this way...its a little far from middle but i like it.

StyleZ · 01-13-2007, 03:14 AM

now will these endlinks fit the non si`s as well or no

el_ben2 · 01-13-2007, 03:45 AM

it will
all suspension componets are the same for si and non-si.... of the same body type

King Bob · 01-13-2007, 03:01 PM

i have the hotckis end links and they still creak

cappykd · 01-13-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by King Bob

i have the hotckis end links and they still creak

Mine don't check your installation or grease them.

blaznhot_23 · 01-13-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by King Bob

i have the hotckis end links and they still creak

operator error

..j/k

NewDanger · 06-14-2007, 09:55 AM

What did you use to greased up the endlinks?? Is there anything else that needs to be greased up beside the endlinks?

08-19-2006, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
cappykd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 1,806 Kirk iTrader: 9 / 100%	New Greasable Ball Joint End Links Beware of the Heim Joint Style of End Link replacement. I had picked up a set of them and put them on my car at the same time as my HFP kit. They started out rough, with an occasional clunk and within 2 weeks got to the point where they just plain rattled over every little bump. I researched and found that all of the RSX guys are using Hotchkis End Links, so I found a set of those in stock at www.rennickmotorsports.com for $134 and picked them up Friday. Friday night I started to do the install and couldn't get 2 of the nylock nuts off of the threaded shaft due to the rattling which caused one of them to strip out the threaded shafts that the nylock nut goes on to tighten the end links. The other rear one was just begining to strip. After hacksawing and nutbusting the bolts off I installed the new Hotchkis end links front and back and tested them. The handling was the same, the ride was smoother and best of all they were silent. Highly recomended!!! Anyone who is considering or already has the Progress rear sway bar needs to put these on your short list. Here is a couple of PICS. Hotchkis end links si wheels 015.jpg Hotchkis end links si wheels 019.jpg Hotchkis end links si wheels 008.jpg Link to Hotchkis http://www.hotchkistuning.com/cgi-bi...atalogno=25405 I'll post a full how to as soon as I get time along with more pictures. Last edited by cappykd; 08-19-2006 at 10:48 PM.

11-08-2006, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
RWatters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gardner, KS Age: 25 Posts: 3,036 Ryan iTrader: 15 / 100%	My "squeaky, rattly, crappy" endlinks have been on my car for a few months now and have not made a SINGLE squeak or rattle. They haven't clunked, and they've been nothing short of perfect. That's driving in the rain, driving down a dirt road, etc. I've removed and reinstalled them twice already and it was just as easy as the factory ones. Looks like I got the best set of them in the world. Good to hear your new set is working out for you, though. They definitely look to be a great-quality unit! Last edited by RWatters; 11-08-2006 at 12:45 PM.

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08-21-2006, 11:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,643 iTrader: 1 / 100%	they look nice. wish they made one for the G35C's...

11-07-2006, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
blaznhot_23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 661, CA Posts: 8,044 MS Motorsports kicks ass!!! iTrader: 9 / 100%	hey cappy, what is the part # for the endlinks you have??? i went on the hotchkis site and they have like two or three numbers...one for the complete kit, one for the front set and one for the rear set. can you specify the exact part # ...i'm interested in getting a set of these babies....thx

11-08-2006, 03:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 23 Posts: 1,834 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	hm i dont remember posting that

11-10-2006, 01:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
blaznhot_23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 661, CA Posts: 8,044 MS Motorsports kicks ass!!! iTrader: 9 / 100%	does anyone know if the hotchkis end link will work on the front sway bar as well???

11-11-2006, 02:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
blaznhot_23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 661, CA Posts: 8,044 MS Motorsports kicks ass!!! iTrader: 9 / 100%	thx cappy

11-11-2006, 03:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
blaznhot_23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 661, CA Posts: 8,044 MS Motorsports kicks ass!!! iTrader: 9 / 100%	i'm up here in the 661...santa clarita. i think maybe like myself and few other members are out this way...its a little far from middle but i like it.

01-13-2007, 03:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
StyleZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: So cal. 562/951 Age: 22 Posts: 467 iTrader: 2 / 100%	now will these endlinks fit the non si`s as well or no

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el_ben2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Age: 26 Posts: 1,250 iTrader: 4 / 100%	it will all suspension componets are the same for si and non-si.... of the same body type

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King Bob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 635 Houma, Louisiana iTrader: 1 / 100%	i have the hotckis end links and they still creak

06-14-2007, 09:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
NewDanger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 25 Posts: 489 iTrader: 2 / 100%	What did you use to greased up the endlinks?? Is there anything else that needs to be greased up beside the endlinks?