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Old 01-22-2012, 11:32 AM
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End Link Bushings

Has any one here ever changed there end link bushings? I know energy makes some polyurethane ones but I am not sure what size fits an 05 base, auto tl. I would just get some oem ones but since I am dropped, I don't want them to go bad again. Thanks.
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I changed my rear endlinks on my 07 accord to tl type s ones, but never did bushing swaps. I do have energy suspension sway bar bushings and I can confidently say that those are very nice
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I replaced my rear TL-S ones with accord ones lol because the dealer could order them and pretty sure part numbers were same. Could be wrong there.

My stockers were salted up when I swapped to Progress RSB. And I am on H&R springs as well.
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Thanks for the replys. I changed the front sway bar bushings with energy ones. I am also running a progress rear sway bar with the bushings it came with. The problem I have is with my front end links. I can hear them when I hit bumps. I want to change all four, but I really want something stronger then the oem ones. These New York streets are unforgiving.

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End links make a knocking sound, bushings squeak unless they're super worn then they will knock. I would make sure one of the front ones are not loose first.

The first post is a bit confusing. Are you talking about bushings or end links in that post? Different model/year TLs used different endlinks and bushing sizes.

Lots of threads on replacing end links.
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Originally Posted by I hate cars
End links make a knocking sound, bushings squeak unless they're super worn then they will knock. I would make sure one of the front ones are not loose first.

The first post is a bit confusing. Are you talking about bushings or end links in that post? Different model/year TLs used different endlinks and bushing sizes.

Lots of threads on replacing end links.
I was referring to the bushings on the actual end link. I remember my cousin changing his end link bushings to the ones energy makes. I know there are many endlink threads, just none specific to upgrading. Thanks
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This is an OE Honda/Acura style End-Link:



No replacable bushing. I've never heard of anyone replacing and "End-Link Bushing" with an Energy Suspension product.

The "upgrade" for the OE Honda/Acura End-Links are Moog End-Links. Similar to this style (which also has no replaceable bushing):


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There is no bushings on TL end-links. They are just ball joints with rubber boots to hold grease inside. The only sway-bar bushings on the TL are the ones that hold the bar to the chassis.
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Originally Posted by 94eg!
There is no bushings on TL end-links. They are just ball joints with rubber boots to hold grease inside. The only sway-bar bushings on the TL are the ones that hold the bar to the chassis.
I was doing more research and I just noticed that. Thanks for the info.
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not to jack the thread but is any1 running those MOOG end links?
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Yes, i am running the moog endlinks in the rear...i think they are pretty good...you can grease these up every so often because they have a fitting on them
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just a quick question, is there a difference from top to bottom of a end link?..or it doesnt matter which way?
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There is a left-to right, but not a top to bottom.
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allright..thanks man
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Moog over OEM Type S?? or OEM over Moog?
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Just replaced mines with oem lex.....they are real good but I have never been as low as you though.......
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They aren't expensive either....so they are well worth it over moog..... But moog makes good parts
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I want OEM but I'm just confirming. Not too many people on this forum really have replaced them but on other cars, everyone uses moog.
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I know they are different part numbers for each side....don't know why ..both looked exactly same to me...
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If you stare at the picture long enough, you figure out why one side won't work on the other.
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Bought OEM type S for 15 a piece.
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Im lookin at the Type-S aswell lex... Need to confirm that Type-S fits 04-06 which I dont c why it would fit on them
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04-06

51320-sda-a05 link, r.fr
51321-sda-a05 link, l. Fr
52320-sfy-j01 link,r.rr
52325-sfy-j01 link, l. Rr

07-08 (Type-S)

51320-sep-a01 link, r. Fr
51321-sep-a01 link, l. Fr
52320-sfy-j01 link, r. Rr
52325-sfy-j01 link, l. Rr
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Originally Posted by ABP_04TL
04-06

51320-sda-a05 link, r.fr
51321-sda-a05 link, l. Fr
52320-sfy-j01 link,r.rr
52325-sfy-j01 link, l. Rr

07-08 (Type-S)

51320-sep-a01 link, r. Fr
51321-sep-a01 link, l. Fr
52320-sfy-j01 link, r. Rr
52325-sfy-j01 link, l. Rr
Except for the beefier Type-S fronts, you can get all those at Honda for a little cheaper.
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07-08 are 12mm. 04-06 are 10mm. You need the base Evan. Im getting the type S cuz i got the Type S FSB. I need to drill out the hole on the control arm to fit them.

Parts list for Type S with the 4 nuts.

Nuts(X4) 94050-12080
R 51320-SEP-A01
L 51321-SEP-A01
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^ got it lex, might order them tonight
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links and nuts ordered! can't wait till i get them
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Ever since i install the RSB, Im hearing this low tone squeaking noise when I go over certain speed. Did you guys have this issue before swapping the links out?
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