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gwbickert 07-25-2011 06:48 AM

images of endlinks
 
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I'll see if this gets the images through.

glenn

Tom Wells 07-25-2011 08:03 AM

Glenn,

Those look just like mine.

The ones I got to replace them are "Moog K90118 Sway Bar End Link Kit"

NOTE: I haven't tried these yet! They look like they may fit, but you know how that goes...

Tom

gwbickert 07-25-2011 07:56 PM

Tom,

Julie at EM asked me to send the broken part to her to see what she can do to help. I'll let you know.

Glenn

gwbickert 08-03-2011 09:10 PM

Moog end links
 
Tom, have you tried those end links yet? I'm still waiting to hear from EM.

glenn

Tom Wells 08-04-2011 12:16 PM

Glenn,

Sorry - I managed to repair the E-M end link and the second one hasn't broken yet. It may be weeks or more before it gets into my list's top area LOL

The Volvo links aren't terribly expensive. Perhaps you could pick one up and compare more closely than I have. Or take the broken one to a parts store. If you have a sympathetic local parts store you may even get to see some other similar ones.

Meanwhile I have a heating up 557, some Cobra ball joint grease retainers, tires for the Cobra and so on.

Let us know if you have success!

Tom

Tom Wells 08-23-2011 11:11 AM

Glenn,

I haven't put the Volvo swaybar links in yet, but here's a bit of info I posted on my web site that may prove helpful: First Coast Cobra Club • View topic - Everett Morrison front swaybar links

Tom

xlr8tr 08-29-2011 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwbickert (Post 1142453)
I'll see if this gets the images through.

glenn

As the suspension travels up and down, there will be side loads put onto the link, since it has a fixed attachment to the lower A-arm. I am no expert, but I think you'd be better off with a heim joint where the link attaches to the A-arm. Right now, the rubber is what is dealing with the side loads, and obviously not dealing with it well. Here's a link to a picture:

IRS Sway Bar End Link Set, 1999-04 Cobra [MMRSB-94] : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

Classic Cars 08-29-2011 12:38 PM

I am new to this forum. I have some experience with front suspension design, I will try to give you an idea as to why they brake. I can only assume, I am only looking at the design from a photo.

It appears to me that the sway bar link is not align properly, thus side loads to the link will break the weakest point, in this case the threads of the link.

If you could check at ride height and see if the sway bar link as at an angle.
If it is, the fix would be in moving the sway bar to a better location to align the link.
This would mean, moving the sway bar back or forward.

Like I said, I am only seeing the picture.


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