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Suspension Aftermarket FT swaybar endlink broke

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Aftermarket FT swaybar endlink broke

Im not going to say the company name but I had a endlink break on my front drivers side, the pole didnt break but the joint itself snaped in half.

I was pulling out of the drycleaners and I heard a loud SNAP/ POP! I had no clue I thought it was my USS breaking free but I did a look over and nada, SO I figured I bottomed out or something to that extent. Today I rasied the mini to clean the underside of the car and well thats when I saw it. I thought my car felt a little off. ANYWAYS I'll post some pictures later. Im hoping the place that I bought it will send me a new endlink.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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while i disagree about withholding the name, i hope they are hassle-free about the replacement.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Yeah, let us know who made them, I'm thinking about getting aftermarket endlinks for the front.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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well good news, this is the ONLY failure they have seen, and were eager to help me out and I have a new one; its on the way!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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So which company has these nearly indestructible endlinks and the excellent customer service?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantom
...this is the ONLY failure they have seen...
That's what they all say, and that's not a joke.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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heheh...i know who the company is..but dont worry....i'll respect your decisions to keep it under wraps.... did they say what the problem could be, or offer a more thicker or durable model?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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How old was this endlink?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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about 6 months





Sorry wheel well area is dirty, I was cleaned after the photos were taken.
 

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