Any improved sway bar end link out there yet?

[Luv2xlr8]

Great thanks, because my PS side is starting to make noise again so I will be replacing it soon and will try these out.

 

[Savage_383]

FYI making sure you have a good set of metric gear wrenches and a torx socket set will make life 100 times easier.

Otherwise it can be a PITA.

 

[Stew]

I'm at 30k and also without issue. The technician in me is saying that 3 failed replacements means they're misdiagnosing the problem.

It's also the ball joint part that is failing which more or less has nothing to do with the links being plastic.

Although I'd still rather have steel links with grease zerks

What about drilling a hole in the backside of the plastic socket and screwing a zerk in there so you can grease them? Problem solved.

 

[Ltguy]

The cobalt links are great. And the height difference shouldnt be an issue because if you compare cobalt FE1, FE3, and FE5 links... They are all different links and each get shorter as the model car gets sportier and lower.

I still had my stock 2010 SS links from my last car (2010 turbo SS) so I out them on after like 500 miles. 6k miles later I'm still happy I made the switch.

 

[Rally_Sonic_Project]

hey found something for the cruze that should fit
Whiteline Sway bar - link kit heavy duty adj steel ball KLC175 - Part Number: KLC175 - Sparktec Motorsports - Suspension Components

 

[steve333]

The cobalt links are great. And the height difference shouldnt be an issue because if you compare cobalt FE1, FE3, and FE5 links... They are all different links and each get shorter as the model car gets sportier and lower.

I still had my stock 2010 SS links from my last car (2010 turbo SS) so I out them on after like 500 miles. 6k miles later I'm still happy I made the switch.

As a Cobalt owner I have to disagree.
I had mine replaced with Moog endlinks. Far superior

 

[Rarebird]

I was about to start a new thread when I found this... 3 sets of end links in 30k miles (all replaced under warranty) was too much, and the 4th set are now knocking (no, no mis-diagnosis, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread- they just suck). This weekend I'd had enough and went with Autozone's Duralast links (lifetime warranty!) for a 2010 Cobalt SS. All metal, slightly shorter (which should be better on lowered car), much nicer, 15 minutes of work.

I'm not an engineer, but I've been building and running cars in Solo I, II, track days and drags for about 30 years- so I do have a feel for what works. The change in feel (besides eliminating the thunking (again)) is pretty noticeable. Quick transients are a bit more "snappy", and it takes a much nicer "set" in long sweepers. The plastic links are pretty flimsy when you hold them, and my guess is there's a significant amount of flexing going on when they're put to work.

Cheap, worthwhile upgrade, IMO. Now if I could just get a bit more rear bar and shocks valved a bit more aggressively...

-mike

 

[houser]

I used 09 cobalt LT end links

I switched to 09 Cobalt LT end links last year and they are still running great without any issues and only cost around $28 Bucks. They looked to me to be the same length as the originals.

 

[Rally_Sonic_Project]

Hey houser I work at O'reilly auto parts and yes the cobalt ones will work, the part number is [k7342] in Masterpro and moog but the Moog's are way pricey. they are around 13 in. in length and have no problems so far!!! the masterpro are solid and a lot cheaper than any aftermarket ones out there

 

[houser]

3 words. EBay man EBay
I just ordered a set of chevy logo slash
Guards for $22.50 and free shipping.
I love EBay .
Excuse me I get all emotional about
EBay.

 

[PlayCrackTheSky]

3 words. EBay man EBay
I just ordered a set of chevy logo slash
Guards for $22.50 and free shipping.
I love EBay .
Excuse me I get all emotional about
EBay.

Ebay was great about 5+ years ago. It's trash now and my last resort for online purchases.

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

 

[houser]

Sounds like somebody had a bad day
On Ebay

 

[PlayCrackTheSky]

Well I used to do a lot of buying and selling on ebay. 1,000+ transactions in the last 8 years. They've changed so much stuff that it just isn't worth it for me to sell any more (especially when I can sell on forums and clist fee free).

 

[skyRS]

what about this made from Cusco Japan?

00B 628 C Cusco Automatic Levelizer Adjustment Rod (Super Short) for at Andy's Auto Sport

It said fits the Sonic RS 2013 because it's universal fit

 

[Hdmanny]

I bought both my end links for less than what they want for one, Moog performance parts from O'Reilly Auto Parts. They are solid metal and I could tell when I drove the car. Those are good if you plan on adjusting your end links, if not Moog is the way to go.

 

[joeglock40]

So on a stock height sonic , get the ss cobalt or regular cobalt links? Its 2" difference in length. What it make a big difference or no? If the smaller ss fit with no problems n tighten it up alil then im game

 

[$ub$onic]

You need the shorter ones. The longer ones did not fit mine, but I am also lowered.


Get the moog ones.

It's not so much of a "wow they made the suspension tighter" as it is that the stock links are garbage and are prone to breakage.

 

[joeglock40]

I get u, I put the longer ones on but got em at orielly for 70 bucks, so ill take em back n get shorter for cheaper, the long ones fit I just had to push the sway bar down a inch to get the link hooked in the bottom hole.

 

[$ub$onic]

Interesting, I accidentally got the longer ones ( I think they are 11 inchs) and they did not fit.


Ya moog is not cheap but they are the only ones I have not destroyed.

 

[joeglock40]

That 70 wasn't moog that was the cheap ones