Front Sway Bar End link size?

**KCC455** · 08-15-2008, 05:54 PM

Hello,
I am looking for some advice regarding the proper length for front sway bar end links on a 02 Camaro SS. I broke both bolts on the stock front sway bar end links, so I purchased a set of Energy Suspension, polyurethane end links. Right after ordering the ones listed for an 02 Camaro, I noticed their website states to "measure the length of OEM spacer sleeve to order the correct length". I measured the stock spacer sleeve and it is approx. 2 5/16". Here is the problem, the universal on I received for the 02 Camaro has a 2 7/8" sleeve. So this one is 9/16" longer than the original one. Should I just use this new universal one or order a 2 3/8" one from energy suspension. My car has dual uses: drag strip and SCCA Solo events. I want the car to handle better and I am afraid that with the longer end links that it may reduce the effectiveness of the sway bar.

So anyone have any recommendations?

Thank you.

**davebowtie** · 08-16-2008, 05:46 PM

Not too long ago I replaced the end links on my 02. The part # I bought was Energy Susp. 9.8125. this one measured at 2-3/8" . which was correct. I was able to find these in stock at my local Autozone. The part # is the same for front and rear.

**alexa** · 04-17-2009, 09:05 PM

Now, has anyone installed longer sway bar links, the ones Energy suspension recomends.
How they work? I am installing 2 7/8, didn't know it's an issue untill disassembled.
Also how far should I tighten the top nut on the link?
Thanks

**davebowtie** · 04-18-2009, 02:08 PM

I'm not sure how the length of the links would alter the effectiveness (good/bad) of a given sway bar... Just make sure you tighten each end the same amount (i.e. 1/4" from tip of bolt, for example)

**thearborbarber** · 04-19-2009, 05:42 AM

Here's some info.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94735

For tightening check the instructions my energy suspension untis told you how tight to tighten them.

**davebowtie** · 04-19-2009, 10:34 AM

Uhh... am i trippin or does that link lead to THIS thread?

**thearborbarber** · 04-19-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by davebowtie

Uhh... am i trippin or does that link lead to THIS thread?

No, but I must have been. Heres the real link

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96632

**alexa** · 04-20-2009, 01:03 PM

Well, I got mine installed 2 7/8'', nothing bad happened. There was clunking noise in front end which diappeared, old links were worn out. Just dunno what expect from longer links. Should I remove them and replace with the correct ones? What you think?

**thearborbarber** · 04-20-2009, 03:01 PM

I wouldn't think it could hurt anything. I believe the swaybars should be parallel to the car for max effectiveness and that's what determines the endlink size.

**davebowtie** · 04-20-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by alexa

Well, I got mine installed 2 7/8'', nothing bad happened. There was clunking noise in front end which diappeared, old links were worn out. Just dunno what expect from longer links. Should I remove them and replace with the correct ones? What you think?

I'm assuming u checked out the noise, especially after it disappeared. As long as nothing is damaged... what the heck? No harm no foul?

**alexa** · 04-21-2009, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by thearborbarber

I wouldn't think it could hurt anything. I believe the swaybars should be parallel to the car for max effectiveness and that's what determines the endlink size.

Yeah, I guess you right.
Still weird Energy suspension recommends wronf length end links for 98-02 f-bodies. I'll give them a call to find out what the heck

**davebowtie** · 04-21-2009, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by alexa

Yeah, I guess you right.
Still weird Energy suspension recommends wronf length end links for 98-02 f-bodies. I'll give them a call to find out what the heck

Good call, I'm curious now as well...