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Hey all,
So I just got a set of 949 end links (amazing quality by the way) and a set of adjustable whiteline sway bars. I installed it all today, and am a bit worried about the rear. After installing I took it for a quiet drive around the block and got a knocking sound from the rear. I made sure that everything was torqued up, so nothing is loose. The end links come with a couple of spacers I have put the larger spacer in the rear, but it appears that the top of the end link is at its limit of movement (the pictures explain this best). I would put the smaller spacer in as well, but there is literally a fingers width between the bolt and the springs, so having that extra spacer in there might put it a bit too close. I guess what I am thinking is that say for a hard compression on that corner, would the end link being at the limit of its travel (on the upper rose joint) get damaged?




Also, question about the adjustments. If I adjust the end links to tip the ends of the sway bar towards the ground, is that increasing or decreasing preload? Or is the idea of the adjustable end links purely to keep the sway bar at 90 degrees to the gound?

With the knocking noise, is it only on turning, or is it in a straight line too?

Now THAT is a swaybar! Too much swaybar for my taste, but obviously YMDV!!

You might want to put a clamp on either side of the 'D' mounts, and make sure the bar is centred. The clamps will stop it moving towards one side or t'other ...

Was feintly detectable in straight line.

Yes, those grease marks are from the install rather than movement :p

EDIT: actually, I take that back; the sway bar appears to be moving laterally in the bushes.

Two things to be wary of with aftermarket rear sway bar installs:

1. Sway bar length. These bars are made to fit various applications (certainly NA and NB for a start). You will probably find that the bars will have at least two, possibly three mounting holes at each end for the upper sway bar end link mounts. Check to make sure that the ends of the sway bar do not protrude under the upper wishbone, as you will have contact under load. If they do, cut off the ends.

2. Related to #1 above - keep your adjustable endlinks on the rear AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE on both sides (subject to neutral balance on the sway bar) to maximise clearance.

Good luck