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Ray89Ac · 10-10-2009, 08:56 AM

I am thinking about purchasing some suspension techniques sway bar end links. They are 1 5/8''. does anyone know if they will work on my G1 sedan?

pnoye2 · 10-10-2009, 09:17 AM

Ray, you're referring to THIS kit?

Ray89Ac · 10-10-2009, 09:42 AM

Actually the bushings are red. I pm'd NuclearSymphony because he used to have some in his online store. He said over an inch. I want to make sure 1 5/8'' isn't too large though. They are not designed for the Legend, but should work if 1 5/8'' isn't too large.

pnoye2 · 10-10-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray89Ac

Actually the bushings are red. I pm'd NuclearSymphony because he used to have some in his online store. He said over an inch. I want to make sure 1 5/8'' isn't too large though. They are not designed for the Legend, but should work if 1 5/8'' isn't too large.

^ Gotcha

...they're also a wee bit thicker and you'd need a longer rod, looks like THIS bolted down!

Ray89Ac · 10-10-2009, 12:55 PM

It comes with a rod also. or am i gonna need to get another one also? What do the lenghts mean? Not the length of the rod or the diameter. Must be that metal sleeve huh? Also, how hard of a DIY is this? Does the tie rod need to come off like in your picture?

pnoye2 · 10-10-2009, 01:10 PM

I'm almost certain your length (thickness) query is 1 5/8"

...if the kit comes with the rod, then I assume it'll work. And NO, the tie rod-end does not need to come out!

Here's how you'd go about replacing them links (with the wheel off)...
- to relieve tension, place scissor jack under the lower ball joint
- carefully raise the hub up until needed slack for the connector/link is achieve
- remove connector/link (take notes on rubber bushings and hardware orientation)
- slowly drop the hub assembly down

Ray89Ac · 10-10-2009, 01:15 PM

Perfect!! I'm going to give it a try. The removal and installation seems pretty straight forward, just relieve some pressure from the hub, remove and reinstall. I just hope that the bolt is a good fit. wish me luck!! So you think 1 5/8'' is a good size? As i said anything around 1'' so i heard. The extra 5/8'' shouldn't make it too long i hope.

samo8ty5 · 10-10-2009, 01:38 PM

Hey has anyone seen or installed these?? http://www.andysautosport.com/acura/...ay_bars/addco/

Acidic · 10-10-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samo8ty5

Hey has anyone seen or installed these?? http://www.andysautosport.com/acura/...ay_bars/addco/

I was looking into a Rear sway but I think that one you posted is the same one that NS had in his store meaning its not for 86-88

or Id have it on mine about now.

Ray89Ac · 10-11-2009, 10:18 AM

Just went out to install the end links and they are much too large.

(didn't even attempt to take wheel off and install). The metal sleeve must have to be 1''. Pnoye2 do you know what size end links you have? They look the same as what i'm interested in only the metal sleeve on yours looks to be around 1''. They do not stock them locally at any auto parts store i have around here. I can order 1'' at Jegs online, i would just like to know if it's gonna work before i order online. Thanks.

10-10-2009, 08:56 AM	#1
Ray89Ac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 33 Real Name: Raymond B.	Sway Bar Links I am thinking about purchasing some suspension techniques sway bar end links. They are 1 5/8''. does anyone know if they will work on my G1 sedan?

10-10-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
pnoye2 Pinoy Pride... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA. Posts: 4,350	Ray, you're referring to THIS kit? __________________ ...my gold

10-10-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
Ray89Ac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 33 Real Name: Raymond B.	It comes with a rod also. or am i gonna need to get another one also? What do the lenghts mean? Not the length of the rod or the diameter. Must be that metal sleeve huh? Also, how hard of a DIY is this? Does the tie rod need to come off like in your picture? Last edited by Ray89Ac; 10-10-2009 at 12:58 PM.

10-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#6
pnoye2 Pinoy Pride... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA. Posts: 4,350	I'm almost certain your length (thickness) query is 1 5/8" ...if the kit comes with the rod, then I assume it'll work. And NO, the tie rod-end does not need to come out! Here's how you'd go about replacing them links (with the wheel off)... - to relieve tension, place scissor jack under the lower ball joint - carefully raise the hub up until needed slack for the connector/link is achieve - remove connector/link (take notes on rubber bushings and hardware orientation) - slowly drop the hub assembly down __________________ ...my gold

10-11-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
Ray89Ac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 33 Real Name: Raymond B.	Just went out to install the end links and they are much too large.(didn't even attempt to take wheel off and install). The metal sleeve must have to be 1''. Pnoye2 do you know what size end links you have? They look the same as what i'm interested in only the metal sleeve on yours looks to be around 1''. They do not stock them locally at any auto parts store i have around here. I can order 1'' at Jegs online, i would just like to know if it's gonna work before i order online. Thanks.

10-10-2009, 09:42 AM	#3
Ray89Ac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 33 Real Name: Raymond B.	Actually the bushings are red. I pm'd NuclearSymphony because he used to have some in his online store. He said over an inch. I want to make sure 1 5/8'' isn't too large though. They are not designed for the Legend, but should work if 1 5/8'' isn't too large.

10-10-2009, 01:15 PM	#7
Ray89Ac Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 33 Real Name: Raymond B.	Perfect!! I'm going to give it a try. The removal and installation seems pretty straight forward, just relieve some pressure from the hub, remove and reinstall. I just hope that the bolt is a good fit. wish me luck!! So you think 1 5/8'' is a good size? As i said anything around 1'' so i heard. The extra 5/8'' shouldn't make it too long i hope.

10-10-2009, 01:38 PM	#8
samo8ty5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All over Cali Posts: 639 '89 ACURA Legend Sedan L Real Name: Sam	Hey has anyone seen or installed these?? http://www.andysautosport.com/acura/...ay_bars/addco/

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