Another Rear Endlink Option: Ultra-Power?

[SDV325]

Was scrolling through RockAuto this morning, about to order some Moog endlinks for my upcoming swaybar installation (Eurocode) and saw another set of metal endlinks for the rear, which have a bushing pre-pressed in.

Last time I Installed a set of Moog rear endlinks the bushings supplied compressed and deformed quite a bit in order to completely tighten the bolt that threads into the control arm. Other than that the endlinks worked great, just couldnt help but wonder why they installed that way.

Thoughts on these? Anyone ever hear of this brand?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+bar+link,7580

[djn876]

They definitely look like a Moog copy, I do like that they use bonded rubber bushings instead of the poly like the Moogs though. I just wonder what metal that is and how well it would hold up to salt, etc. Especially if it is just a plating, it may chip off and rust with road debris, etc. Without more details can't be sure though.

[SDV325]

I think I am going to give them a shot.

I might experiment a little and throw a coat of paint on them, a set is $35CDN shipped from RockAuto...about half what Moogs cost.

[SQive]

I think I am going to give them a shot.

I might experiment a little and throw a coat of paint on them, a set is $35CDN shipped from RockAuto...about half what Moogs cost.

Let us know what you think. My 034's are still fine, but when they wear out, these might fit the bill for me.

[MSq5]

I would think the poly bushings (Moog) would be firmer (more control) and last longer than rubber.

[djn876]

He stated the same problem I had with them though, they really don't line up right and the bushings get twisted trying to fit them in. Could just be because of the 034 bar and they could be fine with the stock one. Can't hurt to try them and 35 bucks a pair.

[SDV325]

Exactly, if the Moog bushing deforms and compressing during installation of the bolt, what is it doing when realistic driving conditions are thrown at it with the entire weight of the vehicle in play...

[MSq5]

Exactly, if the Moog bushing deforms and compressing during installation of the bolt, what is it doing when realistic driving conditions are thrown at it with the entire weight of the vehicle in play...

Your thinking makes sense. But, I’ve universally had sloppy handling with rubber bushings compared to poly on other vehicles, so I’m conflicted. I guess there is only one way to know.

I’m still stock at 50,000 miles, so my day is coming.

I know that end links suspension bushings should ordinarily be very liberally greased when installing the bolt. Are you guys greasing them well? Many of the Moog Problem Solver end links on other applications come with zerk grease fittings for that reason. These don’t.

But, end links, regardless of brand, will still need grease.

[djn876]

I even added zerk fittings to mine in anticipation of that and I greased everything liberally before installing, for me and the 034 rear bar, they just really didn't fit without having to force it and I wasn't comfortable installing them. The stock ones went right back in perfectly. I don't really know why, they should be the same as far as bolting goes. Again my guess is it is just where the mounting holes are are different enough, but don't know for sure.