Installed RacingBeat Rear Links, ..goodbye TwosRUs Options

[azian_advanced]

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

[trdproven]

^ actually, it is common to use shorter endlinks especially when your car is lowered. if not, you have both studs stressing pointing down or up. you can feel the stress they take in order to put them on. I only noticed this on my 7th gen, and it is common talk on forums.

[Syaoran]

^ actually, it is common to use shorter endlinks especially when your car is lowered. if not, you have both studs stressing pointing down or up. you can feel the stress they take in order to put them on. I only noticed this on my 7th gen, and it is common talk on forums.

They are not necessary. They would not be stressed unless presented with excessive lowering, which in turn would mean a decrease in performance. Lowering the car too much doesn't necessarily make it handle better, also "common talk on forums". Aftermarket endlinks are only needed for a road car once it has been lowered beyond what is good for performance, or when aftermarket swaybars are used, or both.