Need help building Quick Disconnect Sway bar Links

Stilltime

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#21 · Feb 14, 2013

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smon said:

I said this would cost me about $70 to make the disconnecting links, but in reality I could make these just like the PRG ones for about $40 with all the hardware and ordering the end links from mcmaster-carr. All of my end links are have male ends, so I just need to buy a coupling nut and I have the same setup for only $5 more or so.

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The same setup that PRG sells would cost about that much too through McMaster. Just don't reuse the distorted thread lock nuts!! They are designed for one time use.


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Discussion starter · #22 · Feb 14, 2013

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2 male and 2 female heavy duty ball joint end links cost about $35 from McMaster. Then buying the rest of the nuts and washers at the hardware store is another $5-10. Buying the rest of the hardware from McMaster is a little expensive because you have to buy larger quantities in the 1/2 - 20 size.

 

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Discussion starter · #23 · Feb 25, 2013

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Does anyone know the length of the prg links? I made my temporary links but I need to cut the end link down a little. They are a little long and barely touch the cv boot.


Also, when people disconnect their links to offroad, where do they tie the sway bar to?

 

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Discussion starter · #24 · Feb 27, 2013

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Here is a pic of the temporary links I made until I get the tubing welded up for quick disconnect ones:

I need to trim the links at least 1/2" on each side to get the total length down