I was wondering if anybody knows the correct size endlinks I can buy for my XB with Hotchkis sways. If not does anyone have the ability to measure their stock non modified endlinks?

Here is the link for Energy Suspension:http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/endl.html

Look at the bottom of the page under Performance End Link Complete Sets. I believe you have to measure the space ( A length) like the illustration to figute out the correct size.

I would like to replace the endlinks soon because I get a funny sounds when I run over the speed bumps in my apartment complex with the ones I have now.

 

I'm pretty sure the xA and xB use the same length. I installed urethane end links but had to modify them to make them correct. I used a 1" sleeve but shortend the urethane bushings to .400" (not counting the locating ridge).

www.e21motorsports.com/kendanielson go to the bottom of the xA page to see what they look like.

ken

 

I did this same mod. Only difference is I didn't cut the urathane. I simply cut the sleeve to give me the correct distance. The energy part is the shortest one they make.

 

So if I understand you correctly the (A length on the web link) is 1" for an XA and probably the XB too :?:

 

Yes, I used 1" but I shortened the inner urethane parts to so I would go .75" or so on the "A" dimension.

like their website shows, the bar and control arms should be parallel, adjust your dimension to fit.

You need to have the front end on ramps-not jackstands- to install these otherwise your suspension will be in full sag making installation difficult if not impossible.

ken

 

Thanks for the info!

 

I finally got the correct end links installed thanks to Gabe from Scion Central!

This is the parts list you will need for an XB.

Two Grade 8, 3/8 x 4" bolts-I got mine from Orchard Supply Hardware but these should be available at any good hardware store.

Energy Suspension part# 9.8122 red or black urethane your choice!-I got mine from Gotelli Speed Shop in SSF, also available at better car part stores.

The 5" bolts on the Energy Suspension kit are too long so that is why you need the 4" bolts.

You will also need to cut the middle spacer from 1" to a 1/2" so that you don't have to cut any of the urethane bushings. Thats all the changes you have to do to have urethane bushings on your box!

If you need more technical help go see Gabe at www.precisionmuffler.com since he did the actual installation.

 

pics?

 

Thanks for the props wesley. I was happy to hear that my bolt selection was correct, the installation was flawless and I am going to have to do that install on my box too! :D

sorry hornet_on_flower no pics were taken during the installation.

 

thats alright, when i did mine i didn't install any spacers threw mine away lol

 

doh

 

Did anyone replace the Swaybar bushings also. Would like to know the part numbers.
The Endbar Bushings look easy, are the Swaybar Bushings split or do you have to slide them on from the ends ?

Would like to do the conversion on my XB

Thanks in advance

 

The bushings on the frame and swaybars were replaced. It looked great after everything was installed. :D

 

i did the install on the sway bar bushings a real pain in the butt to tighten all the bolts back up too!!!

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...hings&start=25

 

good advice on the mod for the bushings. They have been sitting at my house for over a month cause they wouldnt fit

 

Yeah putting those thing back together is no picnic, but after install the end result is well worth it. :D

 

My swaybar bushings came with my Hotchkis sway bars but I think you can buy them from Energy Suspension at http://energysuspension.com/pages/swaybbct.html

I don't know the correct part number but you could always call or email them. They didn't know which endlinks I needed so good luck!

Thats one of the reasons why it took me so long to figure out but luckily Gabe knew once he had the Xb up on the lift.

Thanks again Gabe, the Xb really corners like its on rails!