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      01-28-2020, 11:26 AM   #1
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Which Endlinks to buy

I just installed a set of Ohlins Coilovers on my car, and i want to get some front endlinks so i can corner balance the car. Which brand should i go with? Fall-line or SPL?
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I used SPL on the 350z extensively and had no issues with any of their products. For me I would go SPL but maybe others will chime in.
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I'm opposed to the SPL ones because they are not sealed. Meaning dirt will get into the bearing and damage it over time.

I have the Dinan ones, they are sealed but I'm not sure you can buy them separately. Will have to ask Dinan.

What I've found so far is that all front end links on the market are too short for a lowered car, and need to be completely maxed out to clear the control arm while the car is on a lift. Which isn't a problem at all during normal driving, but it is something I notice. Here's my thread on it.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589062

The fall-line ones are sealed. Though they are the same length as OEM so you may run into the issue even more than I did, because the Dinan ones are shorter.
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I'm opposed to the SPL ones because they are not sealed. Meaning dirt will get into the bearing and damage it over time.

I have the Dinan ones, they are sealed but I'm not sure you can buy them separately. Will have to ask Dinan.

What I've found so far is that all front end links on the market are too short for a lowered car, and need to be completely maxed out to clear the control arm while the car is on a lift. Which isn't a problem at all during normal driving, but it is something I notice. Here's my thread on it.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589062

The fall-line ones are sealed. Though they are the same length as OEM so you may run into the issue even more than I did, because the Dinan ones are shorter.
SPL was able to make me shorter links for my M4, so with that I think they have superior support. My M4 was more track than street though, so I can't comment on the sealed vs not.
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I'm going to install a TC Kline kit with the 400/700 lb spg setup.

Probably lowering it 1.5 " approx. Will I need to get some front and rear adj end links? If yes anyone use the HP Autosport ones?
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I've never been able to understand what end links do?
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I've never been able to understand what end links do?
https://www.cars.com/auto-repair/glo...-bar-end-link/
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End links are absolutely necessary to corner balance?
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End links are absolutely necessary to corner balance?
If you're a seller of adjustable end links - yes.
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End links are absolutely necessary to corner balance?
Yes, you do. Because without them the swaybar puts preload on the suspension. pre-load is additional force pushing the wheels down.

When you corner balance, you disconnect the swaybar to get rid of any pre-load. Then after the car is corner balanced, you reconnect the swaybar with the correct endlink adjustment to not add any preload while on the scales at idle suspension.
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Unless you're setting the ride height significantly differently across the axle, they seem superfluous.

Obviously, if you are going further than the the play in the rollbar bushes and difference in size between the balljoint bolt on the end link and the fixing hole you will need these. In the meantime, just slacken the end link fixings while you corner weight and if it is binding fit an adjustable on one side.

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Yes, you do. Because without them the swaybar puts preload on the suspension. pre-load is additional force pushing the wheels down.

When you corner balance, you disconnect the swaybar to get rid of any pre-load. Then after the car is corner balanced, you reconnect the swaybar with the correct endlink adjustment to not add any preload while on the scales at idle suspension.
this is true but only if you go very very low to the ground
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