Front Sway Bar Links......Need Help

by **1st Gen Sol** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:01 am

I just got my sways bars installed this afternoon and the outcome was great. I went with the TRD rear sway bar on my 99 Solara and it bolted right up at the shop.

I installed the Whiteline front sway bar which was a lot harder then the rear but eventually I got it.

My question is....the front sway bar links are kind of short in the matters of the threads to bolt it onto the shock. I was told to get aftermarket sway links with longer threads but I can't seem to find a place that has them. The bolts are on the sway but I just don't feel that safe driving it knowing that the bolts aren't supported too great.

Does anybody know where I can get sway links for a 99 Solara from or a place that gets whiteline products that I can contact ? ? ? ? (A link to a website or phone number would be great)

Also I wanted to know if it is safe driving the car like this for the time being ?

Thanks guys....
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by **SC V6** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:05 am

I noticed the same thing... I actually had to replace the nuts due to the fact that after 4 months of use w\ the whiteline front sway bar, the nuts were gone and I was essentially driving without a front sway bar

by **Mole** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:37 am

Please post in the correct forum!!!

by **1st Gen Sol** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 2:25 pm

I thought this was where to post since everybody else posted in this section.......my bad :-?

Is there a way for the moderators to move it to the right section then ?

by **SC V6** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 2:33 pm

Mole is a Mod... I thought this fit also...

by **1st Gen Sol** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:14 pm

Wow, nobody has an idea what I'm talking about except SC V6 ? ? ?

by **1st Gen Sol** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:11 pm

Well this is what I got as a response from Whiteline in Australia.....What do you guys think I should do ? ? ? Convert back to stock ? ?

We can make up a link kit to suit your vehicle # LD220.
The retail cost of this item would be $87.30 (Australian).
Freight to the US will cost approximately $55.00 (Australian).

If you wish to purchase this item, please forward me your delivery details and details of how you wish to pay for the item.
Regards,
Wayne Cunningham
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Technical support
Go Flatout with Whiteline Automotive

by **gnaw_divad** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:52 am

hrmm... so this is for the bushings ??

by **1st Gen Sol** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:53 am

No, the end pieces that connect the sway bar and the shock......Sway Bar Links....not the bushings.

by **SC V6** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:56 am

ur talking about the brackets that connect the sway bar to the H-frame right?

by **1st Gen Sol** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:05 am

No, the part that connects the sway bar on the end to the sway link which in turn is connected to the shock. Send me a private messege and I will send you a picture of the sway link so you have a better understanding of what I am talking about.

by **SC V6** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:12 am

are you saying that metal link to the shock broke? I had the nuts come off of both sides in on my car, but I just replaced the nuts

by **impactX** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:11 pm

The part you talk about is called Swaybar Endlinks.

Yes the threads are a bit short, but you can just get some mild thread locker and torque them to spec. As long as you have the right tools (5mm hex key and a wrench), you won't strip the thing.

by **1st Gen Sol** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:12 pm

This is the return email I got from Whiteline. They sent me the link and part number for the sway links. If you guys wanna check it out....I dunno if its for a pair or just one......anybody have an idea ?

If you do wish to purchase the items, you can do it through our secured web store located at www.whiteline.com.au/store
This will allow you to pay by credit card in a secured situation with no risk of any one else getting hold of your credit card details.
If you do wish to order it through this method, order the part # KLD55B, and under the special instruction section put in ATTN: Wayne & Corey, and request this kit to suit 220mm long links. We will be able to work it out from there.

Your other alternative is to try and grind the flat mounting face of the sway bar to allow the link to be securely tightened (use of an alternate nut may be required). This method is not a recommended method but it may get you out of trouble and save you some money.
Regards,
Wayne Cunningham
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Technical support
Go Flatout with Whiteline Automotive

Front Sway Bar Links......Need Help

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