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Old 04-22-2011, 08:35 PM
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I just picked up a set of T1 bars for my C5 Z06. They did not come with endlinks. Can I use my stock 2002 Z06 endlinks?
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yes, but if you are going to T1 bars, you should really corner balance your car which requires adjustable end links.
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I have the full set of T1 bars and an ADJ Pfadt rear bar( with links)
What would be better to use for autocross?
And where can I get the endlinks for the T1 bars
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Originally Posted by davidfarmer
yes, but if you are going to T1 bars, you should really corner balance your car which requires adjustable end links.
Yep - or at least adjust them for preload.
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I think you can get adjustable end links from Vette Brakes & Products.

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Originally Posted by bsalie99
I have the full set of T1 bars and an ADJ Pfadt rear bar( with links)
What would be better to use for autocross?
And where can I get the endlinks for the T1 bars
LG sells a good adjustable end link for the T1 bars.

http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...1a2851b7a2020e
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Call Pfadt. I really like the endlinks supplied with my JO bars. Quiet and adjustable via jam nut from the center. Noise & corrosionresistence are the big issues w/endlinks.

On adjustable vs stock: some here have managed to achieve zero preload with stock links. You really must have the bars installed with zero preload. If there are preloaded, they will tear up end links and rod ends and I think handling may also be affected. I went with adjustables simply to ensure that I can get zero preload with the new bars.

Shops have told me that cornerweighting a leaf spring car is a waste...I gather it's hard to do. If you have coilovers I'd definitely get adjustable links and then cornerweight it.
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Originally Posted by sothpaw2

Shops have told me that cornerweighting a leaf spring car is a waste...I gather it's hard to do. If you have coilovers I'd definitely get adjustable links and then cornerweight it.
That makes no sense at all. Whoever told you that must watch too much Top Gear.
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Originally Posted by sothpaw2
Call Pfadt. I really like the endlinks supplied with my JO bars. Quiet and adjustable via jam nut from the center. Noise & corrosionresistence are the big issues w/endlinks.

On adjustable vs stock: some here have managed to achieve zero preload with stock links. You really must have the bars installed with zero preload. If there are preloaded, they will tear up end links and rod ends and I think handling may also be affected. I went with adjustables simply to ensure that I can get zero preload with the new bars.

Shops have told me that cornerweighting a leaf spring car is a waste...I gather it's hard to do. If you have coilovers I'd definitely get adjustable links and then cornerweight it.
Total BS ,,the corner weights can be adjusted on the corvette with "leaf" springs. You use the lowering bolts. As the spring is mounted at 2 points, each wheel corner weight can be adjusted.
Get a new shop

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