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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Sway bar end-link bushings replacement question

What's up people? I recently replaced my Sway bar end-links because they broke on me. I used Energy Suspension bushings for my prior replacement about 5 years ago. Now the endlinks failed and I replaced them with the Moog Endlink kit. I also replaced the sway bar bushings too.

Question is about the angle of the end link. It seems to be angled and not straight up and down.
Before

After


Is this how it should be? I also have the car dropped on H&R springs Tokico adjustable struts.
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Is the suspension being supported in the pic or is it free hanging? (jack stands)
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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I have the same question also, I think it the suspension should be compressed.
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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I have the same question also, I think it the suspension should be compressed.
Yes it should, that's why I asked.
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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what is going to happen if you don't compress the suspension when installing it?
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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It was free hanging... It was on Jack Stands....
Do I have to drop the car on its wheels then loosen and re-tighten???
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BORQUA79
It was free hanging... It was on Jack Stands....
Do I have to drop the car on its wheels then loosen and re-tighten???
It should straighten out when on the ground. It wouldn't hurt to look under the car with a flashlight to be sure.
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