Installed RacingBeat Rear Links, ..goodbye TwosRUs |
Installed RacingBeat Rear Links, ..goodbye TwosRUs |
Feb 2, 2010 - 12:14 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
So here's the story. As i was in the middle of upgrading my suspension from teins to even better teins, i had sheared one of the studs off of the TwosRUs links because it had fused with the sway bar. apparently links should always be greased up since they swivel and rub with the sway bar while going over bumps so i can imagine the heat or friction occurring and cause the bolts to seize. so instead of ordering another pair, i decided to try something else. after a quick search, i found out a couple of members are using racingbeat rear links off of a 90-97 miata without problems.
After a quick comparison between the two I have to say that not only are the RacingBeat links more affordable than the TwosRUs ones ($59 vs. $75 for the pair), but they're imo beefier and better designed. the studs don't have spherical joints unlike the TwosRUs links and instead have urethane bushings so it provides a stiffer connection with the sway bar and the struts. these can also be adjusted in length just like the TwosRUs links. ..so if you're going to upgrade springs and/or rear endlinks, go for these.. just make sure you grease all the bolts and between the washers and swaybar for easy removal in the future. Now I just need to find similar ones for the front... Link: 90-97 Miata Sway Bar Rear End Links RacingBeat Miata vs. TwosRUS ST185 Rear Links The TwosRUs links in their prime This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Sep 21, 2012 - 2:01 AM -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Jul 31, 2010 - 3:52 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Other than the Megan Racing coilovers and a bushing set that I'll get in the near future (no extra money right now) My suspension will be pretty much stock. Would it be a good idea to get these Racing Beat end links?
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June '12 COTM '95 AT200 |
Aug 1, 2010 - 6:44 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '09 From Orange Beach, Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Other than the Megan Racing coilovers and a bushing set that I'll get in the near future (no extra money right now) My suspension will be pretty much stock. Would it be a good idea to get these Racing Beat end links? I'm in the same boat! Anyone have an opinion on this? I am planning on getting the Megan's, the bushing kit, some new sway bars and these end links, is there anything else I should upgrade while I'm at it? -------------------- Failing to prepare is preparing to fail!
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