are the front and rear endlinks the same? so only difference is left and right

 

nope, they are different. So each wheel needs a different end link. If you need all four, you will need K90340, K90341, K90342, K90343. The front ones are shorter than the rear ones.

 

thanks!

 

not a problem

 

I do not quite get it; how does it happen? Was the allen wrench not appropriate size?
I am getting ready to replace my links on both sides so please let me know so that I am ready for all surprises there?

 

I don't think it has anything to do with the size of the allen wrench, I mean stripping the hole seems to be a very common problem. I guess it's just that the torque it takes to strip the hole is less than the torque needed to untighten it. In other words, the hole will strip first before one is able to get the nut (or whatever it is) out.

My car came from the prairies in Canada, so it saw a lot of snow and salt, which made the problem even worse.

Just try to get it out without cutting anything first, if it doesn't work, then you really have no choice but to cut it. And after that the installation should be a breeze.

 

i just put on my progress 3rd gen sway bar and the moog end links. the stock end links look like crap compared to the moog. same goes for the stock sway bar.




suck i cant drive the car to test them out untill the 6spd is in

 

I was surprised at the difference between the Moog and OE endlinks too. I think I'm gonna get a swaybar too now that I see the difference between stock and aftermarket.

 

+1 for the MOOG + Progress combo....
getting mine install soon too!!
should corner like a beast

 

I can't tell the difference between the stock end links vs the moog ones..I guess that's because I installed BOTH the end links and eiback sways at the same time. But I don't really care as long as it handles well!

 

it better handle like a beast, gonna need it to and has to hold up to the abuse its about to go through.

 

Did you look at the picture a few posts up? There's a clear difference of how it's contructed. The Moog ones are much beefier, especially the joints. Here's the pic again.



The joints are nearly double the size and the shaft is twice as thick. They are much sturdier than the OE design.

 

end links came in today!...
i saw these tiny brass screws and though "OH NO!! Hex Key??!"
hahah phewwww just the grease nuts

 

I meant to to say I can't tell the difference when I'm driving lol. I'm sure the Moog ones are better but I just don't know whether the difference is mainly coming from the sways or the end links.

 

so this weekend i put both front and rear sways on
but
the moog ball joints are alot bigger than oem.
i noticed that the top end was really close to the bolt holding the radius rod.
theres maybe a 1/4 inch gap on level ground. i took this pic with one side jacked up so they're touching now



heres another angle



i know that the end links and the radius rod moves with the control arm, but will the sway bar flex enough for the end link to hit the bolt constantly? has any one have any issues with the end links wearing down from hitting the bolt?
(i figure my jacking one side up is probably an extreme as far as one wheel being higher/lower than the other)

oh and on a side note, handling is amazing!

 

just ordered a pair of moog endlinks

 

good info on the MOOG links

 

I ran into a little bit of an issue. i cut one of the endlinks off but the other one didnt come off when it was cut. i think theres like 1 thread left so it wont come off. the sawzall is too big to cut it and i dont have a grinder. do i have anyother options? is it safe to drive my car to get it to a shop?

 

what do u mean by one thread left? try taking off the wheel and getting to the bolt that way. thats what i did in order to cut the top nut with my grinder. it was a PITA but it came off.

u can drive it to the shop but dont take turn fast or abruptly

 

It's probably seized with rust, take a center punch from the other side if possible and hit it with a hammer. Should come right out. If not, try soaking it with PB Blaster first and then hit it with the center punch again.

 

man that was the biggest PITA well maybe not as much as the headers were

defi feel a difference, it was worth the pain

 

^lol awesome

wellllll worth the pain