Front and Rear Spherical Sway bar linkages

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  • IS
    Grease Monkey
    • Jul 2005
    • 366

    #1

    Front and Rear Spherical Sway bar linkages

    Hey guys! I've been designing sway bar linkages for Porsches for quite some time. (In fact still sell them for 944's on ebay). Nothing but positive testimonials.

    Anyways, I finally decided to break down and design a set for my new e30. Kind of pissed me off that no one sold any kind of aftermarket linkage for the rear swaybar, especially when lots of people run the 14.5mm m3 bar opposed to aftermarket swaybars.

    I only use the best components (ex: zinc plated, teflon lined rod ends) and don't cut corners.

    If there is any interests I can sell a complete set for the price of just the front links from GC - $120.

    Here are some pictures. Thanks for looking.
    Attached Files
    87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal
  • bimmer8604
    No R3VLimiter
    • Nov 2003
    • 3017

    #2
    my ST rear linkage is like that, but i dont have anything like that for the front.

    What would just a set of fronts cost?

    kyle
    1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
    DILLIGAF

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    • Nick325is
      E30 Fanatic
      • Oct 2003
      • 1409

      #3
      Nice jackstands. I have similar links on my aftermarket sway bars and have ben happy with them

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      • IS
        Grease Monkey
        • Jul 2005
        • 366

        #4
        I'll do $60 shipped for the fronts only.
        87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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        • bimmer8604
          No R3VLimiter
          • Nov 2003
          • 3017

          #5
          Sweet. Ill start setting aside some money oh wait, i dont have any to set aside, but seriously, Ill contact you about a set.

          Kyle
          1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
          DILLIGAF

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          • rs4pro3
            R3V Elite
            • Oct 2003
            • 5808

            #6
            What about for those of use running the longer M3 style front links?
            Last edited by rs4pro3; 10-31-2005, 08:55 AM.
            85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker

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            • Rob
              Moderator
              • Oct 2003
              • 8166

              #7
              Oh, btw- for those on here who dont know, would you mind elaborating on the benefits of your links versus new oem links?
              BEERTECH

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              • T.Dot E30
                E30 Addict
                • Mar 2004
                • 536

                #8
                Also would they fit the stock sway bars also? I know u mentioned they fit the m3 rear, just wanted to confirm.

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                • IS
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Jul 2005
                  • 366

                  #9
                  Yes, they fit the 12 and 14.5mm rear bars. They are both 12mm OD on the very ends.

                  As for the front links - they will fit any front swaybar that's attached using the link in the picture: I'm pretty sure that includes all e30s except the m3.

                  As for the benefits:
                  Allows for pre-load adjustment.
                  Doesn't have any rubber to deflect therefore you're using the full effectiveness of the bar
                  These allow a more linear swaybar response, as the stock links give before the swaybar has any input.
                  The spherical rod ends prevent the swaybar from binding, while still maintaining a rigid setup.
                  Teflon lining on rod ends ensures long life.
                  These should last longer than the OE links, as there is no rubber to fatigue - the rod ends are maintenance free and and have minimal wear
                  Attached Files
                  87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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                  • Rob
                    Moderator
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 8166

                    #10
                    Nice response, thanks.
                    BEERTECH

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                    • SchnellerVert
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 3948

                      #11
                      More interested in the 62 in the background.

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                      • IS
                        Grease Monkey
                        • Jul 2005
                        • 366

                        #12
                        It's my friend's bus. He also has double and single cab pick ups...and a 911 race car.

                        Check out his site: www.vintagebus.com
                        87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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                        • Schneider325
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • May 2004
                          • 3818

                          #13
                          How long will these be available? Mine need replaced but its not at the top of my list for "things to do" as of now, but I'll definitely pick up a set down the road (spring?).

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                          • IS
                            Grease Monkey
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 366

                            #14
                            Sure, just PM me. I always have hundreds of dollars of this hardware around my house so I'm not going anywhere.
                            87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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                            • nando
                              Moderator
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 34827

                              #15
                              I'd be interested in a set of M3 style front links if you were to make them (the ix uses the same design).
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                              Bimmerlabs

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