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      12-19-2017, 10:53 AM   #1
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Sway bar endlinks aftermarket vs OEM

It's time to change mine out. I have a small clunking noise from the front so hopefully this fixes it. My question is, should i get OEM or an aftermarket? I'm not looking to track my car so keep that in mind. Wasn't sure if there was a significant difference in quality between the two . There are several aftermarket options in ECS that I'm considering. What's everyone else's experience?
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I have the Hotchkis adjustable links on mine. Didn't really need the adjustability but the price was hard to pass up.
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JMHO, but if you're not going to track the car, do autocross, and any other activity where fine tuning the handling would make a difference, then you don't really need the adjustability. A good set of OEM end links from ECS or FCP Euro should do fine.
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Thanks gents. I forgot to mention that I'm lowered about 1.5" on H&R coilovers. Right now I'm running stock end links. Is my drop enough to cause preload on the sway bar? I'm reading a "mild" drop shouldn't make a difference but I'm not sure what the definition of mild is.
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Drop has nothing to do with pre-load.
The mounting tab is below the lower spring perch.

+1 from FCP Euro.
Big benefit from FCP euro is they cover you for free replacements for as long as you own the car.
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Drop has nothing to do with pre-load.
The mounting tab is below the lower spring perch.

+1 from FCP Euro.
Big benefit from FCP euro is they cover you for free replacements for as long as you own the car.
Whs.
I only adjust my endlink when I change the sway bar setting.
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