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Old Nov 26, 2024 | 09:47 AM
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Is anyone aware of an upgraded sway bar end link manufacturer for front and rear sway bar end links? There are tons of $20-$40 options out there which are basic. I know I can order powerflex bushings to install on the units.

I'm curious if anyone has found a more robust or better model that works. It probably isn't worth extra bucks - and it's probably just worth putting powerflex bushings in an OEM style unit, but figured before doing that I'd ask the question.

I know a member made a titanium set for his personal vehicle but don't think they're manufactured in any quantity for sale.

Superpro offers a set you can find online, but they aren't correct for the vehicle. They state they are for an xk8 but they are a minimum of 240mm and the XK8 is around 140mm give or take.

 
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Old Nov 26, 2024 | 02:05 PM
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Scoured the internet, contacted a few suspension suppliers - no such luck on any upgraded versions of these that I could find.

RockAuto was having a sale so picked up fronts for like $3 and rears for not much more.
 
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I installed SNG Barratt's sway bar link bushings right at 10 years ago. They have held up quite well....
 
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Old Nov 26, 2024 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon89
I installed SNG Barratt's sway bar link bushings right at 10 years ago. They have held up quite well....
I looked at those. They have two options - the genuine Jag version at $176.00 and an aftermarket at $20.

Considering these aren't servicable and are a wear item (meaning you can't grease them or replace the rubber, etc) I can't see any reason to buy the $176 part, and the aftermarket was the same I found on Rock Auto for about $15 less.

I guess time will tell!
 
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