merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Just got some new stabiliser bar links but they're about 10mm longer than the old ones. part no : 48820-24010 Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Mine are more like these the ones below! But seriously I think you may well have the wrong ones, surely the should be the same length? The number appears to be correct though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I checked the part number and there are no variations between different models. Looking at the picture they look a slightly different design as well. Can i ask how much they were please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Would they make new ones longer to compensate for changes in the stiffness of the suspension that have happened over time. Maybe the new ones improve or rectify things. Yes they were £46.95 each inclusive . They gave me a discount of 10%, so £42.26 each inclusive. Thanks for checking the part number Colsoop, may aswell put them on then! I'm sure Nic could get them cheaper but I couldn't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 changing your front shocks? made a mess of those nasty hex-slotted bolts? I did mine today (front.. about to start on the rears) and I didn't bother with the stabiliser bar links. I just pushed the lower control-arm down a bit and the new shock went in. Probably not the best way to treat the lower control-arm bushes, but it worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hi mercx Are those the links for the front, as thats what came up when i checked the part number? regards colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I recently upgraded my suspension which resulted in terrible knocking sounds from the front end when travelling slowly over bumpy surfaces. I also ordered the drop links shown in the first pic and it completely cured the noises. Had to use an angle grinder and a very steady hand to remove the old ones though. I ordered the drop links from 'cheap toyota parts' for £34 each inc. They were genuine parts by the way so don't let the name put anyone off, even I was suprised when they arrived in toyota packaging with the correct part no's on. As far as the difference in length is concerned it could be to do with the fact that the j-specs tend to be a tad lower the uk cars, certainly if it came with billies on. So there may be a differnece in uk and j-spec drop links, although my car is now on springs from a vvti supra and the drop links went on fine and the handling is great. Hope this is of some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hi mercx Are those the links for the front, as thats what came up when i checked the part number? regards colin Yep, they are the front ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I recently upgraded my suspension which resulted in terrible knocking sounds from the front end when travelling slowly over bumpy surfaces. I also ordered the drop links shown in the first pic and it completely cured the noises. Had to use an angle grinder and a very steady hand to remove the old ones though. I ordered the drop links from 'cheap toyota parts' for £34 each inc. They were genuine parts by the way so don't let the name put anyone off, even I was suprised when they arrived in toyota packaging with the correct part no's on. As far as the difference in length is concerned it could be to do with the fact that the j-specs tend to be a tad lower the uk cars, certainly if it came with billies on. So there may be a differnece in uk and j-spec drop links, although my car is now on springs from a vvti supra and the drop links went on fine and the handling is great. Hope this is of some help. Just replacing mine because the rubber boots are a mess, I've been getting this loud metallic noise which appears to be coming from each side of the car at the front when I brake, hopefully it might cure this aswell. The new links will go on okay, just strange to find that they're longer than the old ones. Never heard of 'cheap toyota parts', Is this the place in the States? http://www.toyotapartscheap.com/ Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I've been getting this loud metallic noise which appears to be coming from each side of the car at the front when I brake, hopefully it might cure this aswell. hmm I've been getting this for quite a while. It almost sounds as though the disc is clunking against the hub-nuts (whatever they're called). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 It's very embarassing, sounds crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 It's very embarassing, sounds crap! yep. I think we're definately talking about the same thing. I am hoping my new front control-arms will sort it, but looking at the current ones I think not. Please let me know if you find the cause and I'll do the same. I have been considering the possibility that one of the brake caliper pistons might be siezed, so that braking is pushing the disc sideways. Don't know how likely that is, but I don't know how to examine the calipers yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I am hoping my new front control-arms will sort it, but looking at the current ones I think not. I've just finished putting on an upper control arm , easy enough. The rubber boot was split with grease coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I think I'm right in saying that having longer or shorter links won't make any difference to the suspension, because the anti-roll bar is there to resist torsion - i.e. twisting caused by the suspension on one side being compressed while the other side isn't. It rotates freely if both sides are moved up or down, so having slightly longer links will just mean it's rotated up a bit more than before at rest if you see what I mean. Dunno why they've made them longer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 I think I'm right in saying that having longer or shorter links won't make any difference to the suspension, because the anti-roll bar is there to resist torsion - i.e. twisting caused by the suspension on one side being compressed while the other side isn't. It rotates freely if both sides are moved up or down, so having slightly longer links will just mean it's rotated up a bit more than before at rest if you see what I mean. Dunno why they've made them longer though. Yes, I see what you mean. Good explanation, all clear now! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I'm sure Nic could get them cheaper but I couldn't wait. Should be able to, if anyone needs a price pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I've just finished putting on an upper control arm , easy enough. The rubber boot was split with grease coming out. yeah I had to remove the UCA to fit the new shocks today, and it was surprisingly easy, although I didn't disconnect the balljoint. I hope the LCAs are just as easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Never heard of 'cheap toyota parts' I think this might be what he's referring to: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=41383 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Here's the link to cheaptoyotaparts http://www.cheaptoyotaparts.co.uk/flash/flash.htm It's a uk company as far as i know, you need your chassis nimber whenever you order from them. Hope this is useful, numerous members of the board have used them, found out about them from Mcanny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 It's very embarassing, sounds crap! Have you sorted your clunk yet Merckx? I have just discovered that the balljoint on my LCA has nearly 2cm of vertical play. Jacked the car up and the OSF wheel can be lifted up and down about 1.5cm on the balljoint Wonder if that's anything to do with the clunking noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 The clonking noise when slowing down hasn't come back since it went away almost 2 months ago after replacing the upper left contol arm and the stabiliser bar links. It now clonks a bit when I reverse slowly out of a parking bay then stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 It now clonks a bit when I reverse slowly out of a parking bay then stop! You sure that's not your brake discs turning on the hub studs slightly? Cos mine does the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 You sure that's not your brake discs turning on the hub studs slightly? Cos mine does the same. I'm not sure if this would happen when going slowly, but I'll check it out next time I remove the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 You sure that's not your brake discs turning on the hub studs slightly? Cos mine does the same. That's exactly what I have suspected mine as being, for quite some time. But I don't understand why only the OSF corner would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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