sportwagon Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 How do I determine the length that I should set an adjustable endlink to, especially considering all instructions are in Japanese? I've got a LGT Sedan (manual trans) with Cusco front/rear sways and lowered springs (pink). I also have added a considerable amount of weight (approx. 200-250lbs) over the rear axle (although taking off the stock mufflers saved some serious weight) does this effect the length of the endlinks? Do I use the stock endlink length minus the drop of the car? Thanks! -Sportwagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Good question as I bought used pair of AVO rear endlinks,... But Im pretty sure you just match them up to the stock lengths of the endlinks right? Can anyone confirm this? I will do my install this weekend too,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Matching to stock makes sense to me... going longer or shorter is only there to make up for lowering/raising the car. Otherwise, there is no real purpose to adjustable endlinks. Either way, be sure both are the same length, otherwise you will preload the sway bar towards one side, making it stiffer to roll one way, and MUCH looser the other. (Ie bad vehicle dynamics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I would just make them short as possible. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Shorter on our car will cause rubbing with the RSB on the lower control arm. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 The shorter they are the stronger they will be, but I don't want to have rubbing issuses! What if I go an inch to an inch and a half shorter than stock? Would that be OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 It depends on what RSB you are using. It might take a bit of trial and error, but you can adjust while they are on the car. Just need a couple of ramps, or jack up the rear. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 I would just make them short as possible. That's what I did... Just one or two turns shorter than the shortest setting! Everything seems to be working great! My car is now SO responsive! It's amazing how much endlinks can make a difference... Although I bet the front cusco underbrace and the switch to summer wheels/tires is also helping, too! So, I think I'm close to done with my suspension mods... possibly new struts/strut tops and the rear cusco brace, and even possibly the STi lateral arms in the future... But, my goal to improve the suspension and general sloppy feel of the stock suspension is pretty much satisfied! SO FAR: STi Pinks springs, Cusco F/R Swaybars (23/21" respectively, I think), AVO adjustable endlinks F/R, Cusco front lower suspension brace, STi front strut tower bar, and a freshly painted aluminum skid plate in cusco blue (not like anyone will see it... except me when I'm working under the car ) to protect my engine from the crazy pothole-covered streets of Boston! The car turns quick and is ultra responsive... haven't had much of a chance to test it in it's current state, but the initial response can only be described as... ! Anything else, or any other suggestions or comments regarding my setup or potential additons before I'm done with the "handling issue" of the LGT? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 An alignment is definitely something I'm going to do very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Otherwise, there is no real purpose to adjustable endlinks. Either way, be sure both are the same length, otherwise you will preload the sway bar towards one side, making it stiffer to roll one way, and MUCH looser the other. (Ie bad vehicle dynamics) Its interesting because you kinda contradict yourself here. One of the big reasons for adjustable endlinks is to remove any possible pre-load. This is especially so after getting your car corner-weighted. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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