Steeda Front Swaybar end links?

[RED09GT]

Anyone using these?
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-mustang-front-swaybar-endlinks-555-1053/

Mine won't stay tight, I removed one of them yesterday and the clunk that has been annoying me the last month or so is completely gone with the bar disconnected. I tried reinstalling the link and greasing the swaybar bushings and it got a tiny bit quieter but the clunk persists. Running with no front sway bar is not an option for me so I need to do something about this. Because I know someone will suggest it I have the upgraded strut mounts so it not the strut mount. Between having to replace the nuts every time you remove one and the inability to get a proper torque value when tightening them due to needing to hold the stud with an 8mm wrench, I'm done with the stock ones.

I did a search and most people have used stock style replacements with success but I'm having trouble finding reasonably priced replacement end links here in Canada. Locally they want $68 each ($136 for the pair) for the MOOG ones and the upgraded OE ones from Ford are $50 each plus $10 for the nuts for each side ($120 for the pair) and I can get the Steeda's locally for $155.

Any other suggestions?

 

[eighty6gt]

I ordered moog from rock auto. Very cheap. Discount codes always apply. No tax, no duty, no nothing. Large hex on inboard side to hold for applying torque, greasable.

 

[Shotokan1509]

I like steeda but I run strano's

http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetails.php?PartID=152&CategoryID=80&ModelID=5

 

[Scott]

I used these Shelby end links before I went to an Air Lift Performance suspension. Had no issues with them and they are on sale now.

http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/5s3z-5a486-s.htm

 

[Grubb]

I had horrible popping issues with my stock links after lowering 1.5". I installed SR Performance links from American Muscle. It totally fixed the popping and the adjustability made the front a lot tighter. They are all metal race ends so they is still some noise but I keep the lubed with Super Lube. I considered going with the Steeda links as a replacement to the SR's to eliminate the need to lube the ends but haven't heard many reviews on them. AM has tons of great reviews on SR's


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[2005Redfire6]

Anyone using these?
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-mustang-front-swaybar-endlinks-555-1053/

Mine won't stay tight, I removed one of them yesterday and the clunk that has been annoying me the last month or so is completely gone with the bar disconnected. I tried reinstalling the link and greasing the swaybar bushings and it got a tiny bit quieter but the clunk persists. Running with no front sway bar is not an option for me so I need to do something about this. Because I know someone will suggest it I have the upgraded strut mounts so it not the strut mount. Between having to replace the nuts every time you remove one and the inability to get a proper torque value when tightening them due to needing to hold the stud with an 8mm wrench, I'm done with the stock ones.

I did a search and most people have used stock style replacements with success but I'm having trouble finding reasonably priced replacement end links here in Canada. Locally they want $68 each ($136 for the pair) for the MOOG ones and the upgraded OE ones from Ford are $50 each plus $10 for the nuts for each side ($120 for the pair) and I can get the Steeda's locally for $155.

Any other suggestions?

I had the same issue with the Steeda end-links I had, I wouldn't tighten and tighten them over and over again. I would adjust the load on them, etc. Still popped/clunked.

 

[RED09GT]

For those that have used a rod end style, how noisy are they?
I couldn't imagine them being near as bad as a set of worn-out stockers.

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[Shotokan1509]

For those that have used a rod end style, how noisy are they?
I couldn't imagine them being near as bad as a set of worn-out stockers.

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I really don't have any noise, I am thinking because where it transfers to body would be the center mounts which still have rubber to help isolate. Not like a rod-end LCA that would be metal end to bolt to body