Whiteline endlink bushing installation (Video)

Christopher Schimke

There have been a few threads about this, but the procedure is kind of hard to describe in words so I decided that would put together a little video showing how I install the endlinks and bushings onto the sway bar. The video shows the Whiteline endlink bushings, but the procedure will work with any bushing.

I have included the video embedded here, but it's easier to see if you click on the link to view it in a larger format.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oXY68F8Uwo

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ragnarhairybreeks · Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:07 pm Post subject:

Nice job Chris, thank you for this.

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FNGRUVN · Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:32 pm Post subject:

Hey just in time. I've got my front end apart and I was going to leave my old bushings in place because it looked like a PITA and my old bushings weren't that bad. I think I'll change them out after seeing your video. Thanks.
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insyncro · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:49 am Post subject:

Looking forward to the feel of the Whiteline products.

Nice vid.

climberjohn · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:56 pm Post subject:

Chris,

Very nice video!

I betcha this will mean more sales for your products, as more noob mechanics see exactly how its done and thus gain confidence to try it themselves.

In general a clear video showing proper technique is WAY better then written instructions, IMHO.

Thanks!
CJ
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noganav · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:08 pm Post subject:

Hmm. Pretty cool.
I did it by herniating myself while having a conniption fit.
But if the easy way works for you then who am I to argue?
Laughing

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:04 pm Post subject:

Cool! Glad you guys like the video. I'm definitely not as cool on camera as Jed, but I try.

It's funny that this video below comes up along with mine. I know how that guy feels...and that's exactly why I made the video.

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vweggie · Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:40 pm Post subject:

Nice video, thanks!

What are the differences between the Powerflex bushings and the Whiteline bushings?
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Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:29 am Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:31 am Post subject:

steering rack bushes?

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:50 am Post subject:

Yep, they are up there on the list in between the lower endlink and rear trailing arm bushings.
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insyncro · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:08 am Post subject:

oopppssseee

whafalia · Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:14 pm Post subject:

Thank you for this video, I'd probably still be in the garage swearing otherwise. The blunted screwdriver rocks. Using your technique it was like learning to waterski, it took several attempts but I could see the possibility, and then it goes! And then the second side goes! It's tough to believe that I may have a quiet smoother riding van. You give great service Christopher!
Oh, the key for me was having as much of the bushing out while not having it weasel out as you hold it steady and pick up your hammer, and a 2lb single jack worked great and the lips of the bushing cover any impact mark that may be there. And I thought I was going to have the excuse to go buy a dead-blow, those are cool, dang.

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:16 am Post subject:

I'm really happy to hear that you found the video and the procedure helpful. It's definitely one of those things that takes a bit of trying to get right, but once you have the "feel" for it, it becomes much easier. As you most likely discovered, there is a really fine line between the whole thing being a fumbled mess and fitting together very smoothly. Finding that "line" is the key.
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*Custom wheel hardware for Audi/VW, Porsche and Mercedes wheels - Urethane Suspension Bushings*
T3Technique.com or contact me at [email protected]

Pascal · Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:54 pm Post subject:

I just did my Powerflex bushings using an improvised "Christopher technique".

I used the vise to get the bushing in the endlink but used a bicycle tire change tool to push the lip in. I then grease the bushing and endlink and anti sway bar and propped one end of the bar on a block of wood on the ground and the end that needed pounding was propped on another piece of wood on my retaining wall. I then used my rubber mallet and pounded the parts together just like in the video. Easy peasy.

Thanks for the great video procedure Christopher!
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ragnarhairybreeks · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:46 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I tired a different method, perhaps not the most pratical, but it was fun. I welded on a 3/8" stainless bolt to the end of the drop link and made a bullet shaped tool that threads onto the bolt that allowed the bushing to slide onto the sway bar with little effort. I'm not suggesting this is in any way a better way than Chris's method.

Perhaps one benefit is that the end cap I made to cover the bolt might prevent a softer polyU bushing from slipping back off the sway bar. I've heard that can happen.

I can't resize my pics right now but it's written up here on my blog

https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/04/25/vanagon-ki...rop-links/

Alistair
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https://shufti.blog/
Old address still works...
http://shufti.wordpress.com

insyncro · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:14 am Post subject:

I opted for the easiest install going....I purchased T3's 25mm bar upgrade kit and did away with wrestlin' with that idiotic bulbus end on the stock bar altogether Wink

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msewalson · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:19 am Post subject:

I went the long bar clamp route when installing new end link bushings. I tried following the video but found it to be a bit difficult. I got the bushings started into the end link like Chris does in the video but instead of clamping it into a vise and beating on it with a rubber mallet I opted to use one of my long wood working clamps to press it on to the end of the sway bar. Worked like a charm but have to agree next time I'll be going with the upgraded anti-sway bar as well.

Matt
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