Noob question...
Are new sway bar link assemblies (e.g. http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KLC144 ) essential when upgrading the sway bars or are they just a "nice to have"?
Is there an incremental improvement if they are added at a later time?
In other words, if I just initially upgrade only the sway bar will there be a significant beneficial difference (and no downsides)?
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Re: Sway bars
by shav » Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:34 pm
The link assemblies are stronger. To get the maximum benefit of the sway bar I would do it. Otherwise your sway is relying on worn units to transfer weight and keep the car flat. The bar can only be as strong as the links they are connected to. But that is my logic on the matter.
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Re: Sway bars
by chris12 » Thu Feb 05, 2015 4:11 pm
kiwigene wrote:Noob question...
Are new sway bar link assemblies (e.g. http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KLC144 ) essential when upgrading the sway bars or are they just a "nice to have"?
Is there an incremental improvement if they are added at a later time?
In other words, if I just initially upgrade only the sway bar will there be a significant beneficial difference (and no downsides)?
I don't have them.
I just have the sway bar and the HD mount and I'm pretty happy with it. I just do day to day driving with a run in the hills every so often.
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Re: Sway bars
by peadya100 » Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:13 pm
You definitely don't need upgraded end links and mounts... people buy them because they make them. Simple as that. The stock for both are more than adequate for street cars. If they fail (which they shouldnt) then replace with after market if you wish. 
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Re: Sway bars
by BillyCorgi » Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:45 pm
Used the original Gen4 sway bar links without any issues so far.
Over twelve months since upgrading the rear swaybar.
Stiffened the mounts though.
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=24407
I have seen photos where the mounts have not been strengthened and the after effects. Not pretty.
Would most definitely stiffen the mounting points on the rear.
Look at the above link. There are further links to making your own stiffening brackets.
Over twelve months since upgrading the rear swaybar.
Stiffened the mounts though.
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=24407
I have seen photos where the mounts have not been strengthened and the after effects. Not pretty.
Would most definitely stiffen the mounting points on the rear.
Look at the above link. There are further links to making your own stiffening brackets.
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Re: Sway bars
by TOU6E » Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:56 pm
I have the BP5 whiteline rear swaybar now set to the stiffest setting and very happy with that. Will install front whiteline later this year. Felt no need for other components cept maybe will purchase cusco underbody brace and whiteline Anti lift kit.
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