BROKEN front suspension, upper control arm - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SoTHavok · 11-23-2012, 09:06 PM

:(
hit a bump pretty hard last night and broke the Front sway bar end link that connects from the shock to the FRONT sway bar. Heres some pics

As you can see the upper bar is broken from the sway

This is what it connects to

Hoping you guys could recomend me a new one of good quality, hopefully red/orange to match my car....

Also anybody ever have this happen to them?

My car is Eibach springs lowered all around has Eibach sways, and i just recently put on 25mm spacer in the front.

THANKS!!!!

BigMatt · 11-23-2012, 09:10 PM

Front sway bar end link. Lots of aftermarket ones. I have bmr

SoTHavok · 11-23-2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMatt

Front sway bar end link. Lots of aftermarket ones. I have bmr

thanks hahaha i couldn't figure out exactly what there called can you post a link?

danvillekidd · 11-23-2012, 09:29 PM

I had the same thing happen. Broke the right one. I had already ordered a package from Pedders that included end links when I found it. I wonder how many other people are having this happen.

SoTHavok · 11-24-2012, 04:13 PM

bump

BigMatt · 11-24-2012, 04:26 PM

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...&productid=842

Norm Peterson · 11-25-2012, 10:27 AM

The other good thing about those endlinks is that they are adjustable for length, and while the BMR instructions will get you in the ballpark, you can do better still. Know that if you have a good level surface to set up on (or are willing to shim it to be good) you can remove all preload from the front bar. Bolt and lock one endlink first before installing the second one. You then set the length in the second endlink to just fit without having to push up or pull down on the bar, which will put it at zero preload. If you're picky, match your weight in barbell weight plates set in the driver seat and footwell.

Norm

SoTHavok · 11-25-2012, 05:27 PM

i dont have the money for those unfortunately im gonna have to go with a cheaper brand :(

think these will be okay?

http://www.spohn.net/shop/2010-Chevr...FSOnPAodfyYAHw

http://texas-speed.com/p-409-spohn-e...end-links.aspx

Norm Peterson · 11-25-2012, 07:18 PM

Should be. IIRC their 4th Gen products had a pretty good reputation.

Norm

jeremywes · 11-26-2012, 01:10 PM

Try these, They are bullet proof!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=proven+wicked

JusticePete · 11-26-2012, 01:23 PM

SoTHavok,

Your aftermarket suspension changes have most likely changed the relationship of the sway bar to strut sway bar mount link length. The reason the link bent is that it is too long.

What is a 25mm spacer?

SoTHavok · 11-26-2012, 03:56 PM

25mm wheel spacer*

SoTHavok · 11-26-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremywes

Try these, They are bullet proof!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=proven+wicked

dang! i alrdy ordered a chitty pair

ill buy those when i break these i guess hahaha

JusticePete · 11-26-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoTHavok

25mm wheel spacer*

Wheel spacers don't change the geometry.

Before I get too deep in detail, I should say it is possible to bend an endlink from a severe pot hole or other type of dramatic front end impact. If that is the case, we just replace the endlink and move on.

The adjustment on the Eibach bar has a vertical orientation, if my memory is correct. Are the endlink studs attached to the bar through the hole closest to the thick portion of the bar or the hole closest to the end of the bar?

11-23-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
SoTHavok Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 1 Posts: 611 View My Garage	BROKEN front suspension, upper control arm :( hit a bump pretty hard last night and broke the Front sway bar end link that connects from the shock to the FRONT sway bar. Heres some pics As you can see the upper bar is broken from the sway This is what it connects to Hoping you guys could recomend me a new one of good quality, hopefully red/orange to match my car.... Also anybody ever have this happen to them? My car is Eibach springs lowered all around has Eibach sways, and i just recently put on 25mm spacer in the front. THANKS!!!!

11-23-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	Front sway bar end link. Lots of aftermarket ones. I have bmr __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

11-24-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...&productid=842 __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

11-23-2012, 09:29 PM	#4
danvillekidd 2013 ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 m6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Avondale AZ & Indy will always be home Posts: 870 View My Garage	I had the same thing happen. Broke the right one. I had already ordered a package from Pedders that included end links when I found it. I wonder how many other people are having this happen.

11-24-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
SoTHavok Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 1 Posts: 611 View My Garage	bump

11-25-2012, 10:27 AM	#7
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	The other good thing about those endlinks is that they are adjustable for length, and while the BMR instructions will get you in the ballpark, you can do better still. Know that if you have a good level surface to set up on (or are willing to shim it to be good) you can remove all preload from the front bar. Bolt and lock one endlink first before installing the second one. You then set the length in the second endlink to just fit without having to push up or pull down on the bar, which will put it at zero preload. If you're picky, match your weight in barbell weight plates set in the driver seat and footwell. Norm

11-25-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
SoTHavok Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 1 Posts: 611 View My Garage	i dont have the money for those unfortunately im gonna have to go with a cheaper brand :( think these will be okay? http://www.spohn.net/shop/2010-Chevr...FSOnPAodfyYAHw http://texas-speed.com/p-409-spohn-e...end-links.aspx

11-25-2012, 07:18 PM	#9
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Should be. IIRC their 4th Gen products had a pretty good reputation. Norm

11-26-2012, 01:10 PM	#10
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage	Try these, They are bullet proof! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=proven+wicked

11-26-2012, 01:23 PM	#11
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	SoTHavok, Your aftermarket suspension changes have most likely changed the relationship of the sway bar to strut sway bar mount link length. The reason the link bent is that it is too long. What is a 25mm spacer?

11-26-2012, 03:56 PM	#12
SoTHavok Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 1 Posts: 611 View My Garage	25mm wheel spacer*