03 CLS rear sway bar end link broken ... is it common?
09-29-2007, 04:17 PM
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03 CLS rear sway bar end link broken ... is it common?
03 CLS - Rountine inspection found rear sway bar end link (L) broken. Is it a common problem? No accident involved. Dealer quoted $250 for replacing both sides coz links come in pairs...
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09-29-2007, 05:10 PM
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Earlier end links were known to break. Acura improved them and then began selling them in pairs. Since then, Moog Components started making them in a beefier version. Here are the part numbers:
Moog
K90340 Front Right
K90341 Front Left
K90342 Rear Right
K90343 Rear Left
Napa has them for $21.49 a piece and I would replace them both so they match.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...ont+Suspension
Moog
K90340 Front Right
K90341 Front Left
K90342 Rear Right
K90343 Rear Left
Napa has them for $21.49 a piece and I would replace them both so they match.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...ont+Suspension
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09-29-2007, 08:37 PM
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^Agree, I got the same ones from Rockauto.com when I replaced my RSB...they are way better quality than OEM plus have greasable fittings.
09-30-2007, 02:16 PM
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OEM endlinks are crap compared to MOOGS. Go get them, you won't be disappointed. I replaced them when i installed my RSB. Beefy and better design. no stupid hex key needed and greaseable as well.
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ironballs...I do actually like the allen key to help hold the threads. Anyway, you say they're greaseable? Hrrm....I've always hated greaseable chassis points but since my Energy Suspension RSB mounts are greaseable..might as well?
My car's an '02 TL Type S. Are my end links susceptable to this breakage or are mine the improved ones?
My car's an '02 TL Type S. Are my end links susceptable to this breakage or are mine the improved ones?
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03-13-2009, 12:01 AM
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How do you hold the Moogs in place when tightening?
03-13-2009, 02:50 PM
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@ MestizoRacer310. If you're using OEM endlinks with aftermarket RSB then I'd say it is susceptible to breakage. That said you might not ever have a problem either. The reason why I went with moog was because the like others have mentioned, once the Allen key rusts it is absolutely impossible to remove without cutting and I had to when I installed mine so I upgraded.
@civicdrivr. the moog endlinks have conventional hex bases so you can use two wrenches to tighten it up. Much better design. Much like new oil filters that use this principle too. Here's a picture so you can see what I'm talking about. Look at the base of the bolt. Hope this helps.
@civicdrivr. the moog endlinks have conventional hex bases so you can use two wrenches to tighten it up. Much better design. Much like new oil filters that use this principle too. Here's a picture so you can see what I'm talking about. Look at the base of the bolt. Hope this helps.
03-13-2009, 06:43 PM
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I see. I may upgrade those sometime soon.
03-13-2009, 11:08 PM
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"Available for 04-08 Acura TL and TL Type-S, 04-08 Acura TSX, 03-07 Honda Accord"
Unless you guys know it'll work with the 2nd gen??
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Is the price $185 for all 4 or is that for a pair?
can this be the cause of all the squeecking and noise I am getting from the bottom of my car? I was going to replave my links when I replaced my sway bar mounts ( I thought all the noise was comming from the mounts the rubber was corroded thus making it move it was not secure) But I still have alot of noise!
I think its the shocks and am going to replace them when uncle sam gives me my loot but can this be a cheaper alternative to the noise??
can this be the cause of all the squeecking and noise I am getting from the bottom of my car? I was going to replave my links when I replaced my sway bar mounts ( I thought all the noise was comming from the mounts the rubber was corroded thus making it move it was not secure) But I still have alot of noise!
I think its the shocks and am going to replace them when uncle sam gives me my loot but can this be a cheaper alternative to the noise??
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Those sway bar links are expensive but they are badass!!
10-17-2009, 05:29 PM
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How do I loosen/tighten the nut on the stock end link? It seems there's nothing on the other side, no female hex key input so when I tighten/loosen the nut, the bolt is spinning with the nut.
10-17-2009, 05:42 PM
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Use thin vise grips on the circular metal piece beside the rubber, to hold the bolt in place, while turning the nut.
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