Moog Problem Solver End Links
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Moog Problem Solver End Links
WELL....In my quest to fix a few things on my 2001 XKR I saw the MOOG problem solver front end links. From the photos they looked like a great idea,,,,
That was until I went to install them. First the factory lower end link bolt was too short. SECONDLY it doesn't appear the bottom bushing will actually even fit if I get the proper side bolt.
Has anyone had experience with these?
Many thanks
Damon
That was until I went to install them. First the factory lower end link bolt was too short. SECONDLY it doesn't appear the bottom bushing will actually even fit if I get the proper side bolt.
Has anyone had experience with these?
Many thanks
Damon
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I had the same problem. I got the Moog link from Carquest. Had to order it. About a month after I got them, I did the job. Took the old link out, got the new one out of the box and sat them next to each other to make sure they were the same. They are not even close and will not fit. I ended up having to order the correct ones and waiting a few days to finish the job.
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I have also purchased these. as I feel they will work well with my powerflex bushes, and I think I see a way to fit them. If you look at the photo Graham posted. the large end with the urethane bushing is the control arm end, why then would not a washer the thickness of the shock mount bracket (along with a longer bolt) give clearance needed and bolt right up? I am about to give this a try and will let you know in the next couple of days
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I just found it weird they sel these without a longer bolt and that they just seem a bit to big to even fit properly. Ill go at it again next weekend. Let us know what happens
Also the link seems alot beefier than factory..One of the reasons it just doesnt fit but also teh reason I ordered it. And thanks for posting the photo!!!
Also the link seems alot beefier than factory..One of the reasons it just doesnt fit but also teh reason I ordered it. And thanks for posting the photo!!!
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I installed my front and rear end links today...Got rid of a few squeeks .
Anyway the moog front problem solvers fit. I needed a 100mm long bolt and I believe I used a Metric size 10 with a .5 thread pitch. First I installed bolt. Then two standard washers, then a fender washer, then the end link, then a fender washer then a tension locking nut.
The rears were starnge. It cam with one long bushinhg...I decieded that it was meant to be cut in half so I did so as to have two bushings. Went together effortlessly.
Well I got rid of some unwanted noises. One front end link was shot as were both rears. I do still have some unwanted noises. Ill make another post about that. I just put on about 20 miles and no strange noises that would be indicating the end links binding or rubbing. If anything negative occures with the hmoog links ill bring this post back to the top. For now seems aok
Anyway the moog front problem solvers fit. I needed a 100mm long bolt and I believe I used a Metric size 10 with a .5 thread pitch. First I installed bolt. Then two standard washers, then a fender washer, then the end link, then a fender washer then a tension locking nut.
The rears were starnge. It cam with one long bushinhg...I decieded that it was meant to be cut in half so I did so as to have two bushings. Went together effortlessly.
Well I got rid of some unwanted noises. One front end link was shot as were both rears. I do still have some unwanted noises. Ill make another post about that. I just put on about 20 miles and no strange noises that would be indicating the end links binding or rubbing. If anything negative occures with the hmoog links ill bring this post back to the top. For now seems aok
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