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Old 10-07-2012, 03:12 PM
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Default Anyone using Moog sway bar end links on a C5?

I am ready to replace my sway bar links and it looks like Moog makes a stronger and greasable end link.

Which ones are better for a street car, the new GM aluminum or the Moog replacements?
Old 10-07-2012, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Technite73
I am ready to replace my sway bar links and it looks like Moog makes a stronger and greasable end link.

Which ones are better for a street car, the new GM aluminum or the Moog replacements?
Given that both are of the same quality, strength, etc........wouldn't the cheaper of the two be best for a street driven car? ......or am I missing something?
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Id do GM to keep the car GM. I also use the GM metal end links with my aftermarket swaybars and have a very nice handling car. Moog may be fine too. But I have no experience with them.
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I had never thought about aftermarket end links.

I don't know if one is stronger than the other. The Moog end links look to be an all metal construction with the grease fittings. It looks pretty good to me.

I have read that some people had problems with the GM links. Mostly about noise.

Moog generally has a lifetime warranty on their parts, although I don't know about these specifically. That could be a good reason to try them.

Like you asked, maybe someone has tried them and can comment. Or if you get them let us know what you think.
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Originally Posted by NukeC5
Id do GM to keep the car GM.
Except for your aftermarket sway bars............just kidding.....
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Old 10-07-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lucky131969
Except for your aftermarket sway bars............just kidding.....
I meant for his case, I'm not worried about mine. Its all sorts of modified.
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The Moog Links look more durable than the GM.

I would think they would outlast the GM links.

I am curious to see if someone who has used them likes them or if there are any fitment issues.
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just did it on my 2000. the old ones were falling apart i used moog and had no issues with fitment..i couldnt tell the difference but i dont really drive the car enough to really tell.
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Originally Posted by Technite73
I am ready to replace my sway bar links and it looks like Moog makes a stronger and greasable end link.

Which ones are better for a street car, the new GM aluminum or the Moog replacements?
Link to links ?
Old 10-08-2012, 03:29 PM
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I was just on the Moog Site.. didnt see any listed...
Did find some .. 1st thing is that their fixed length... not he best option for aftermarket sways (T1 etc) are they?

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Here is a link I found for the Moog links

http://www.discountautoshocks.com/sh...&dascid=gooppc
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Moog K750136 . I'm using them with C6 Z51 bars and they've been great (6,000 miles so far) Strong, yes:Greasable, No
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Originally Posted by Technite73
The Moog Links look more durable than the GM.

I would think they would outlast the GM links.

I am curious to see if someone who has used them likes them or if there are any fitment issues.

I am using the MOOG front and rear end links along with new sway bar bushing
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Old 11-15-2017, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Clancy209
I am using the MOOG front and rear end links along with new sway bar bushing
I am using the moog end links front and rear with poly bushings on front and rear. Holding up well.
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I am using them on my FRC which replaced the sloppy plastic OEM parts. They work perfect and stopped the popping noise from the originals.
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I recently replaced my end links on my rear end with the Moog ones about a month ago and they have held up great so far
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Old 04-17-2018, 02:22 AM
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How is Moog compared to Hotchakis all metal endlinks?

I believe, since Moog has grease fittings, it's more like the OEM, not really a full metal feel. Open to your feedback...

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Old 04-17-2018, 09:59 AM
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The Moog K750136 is solid steel - OEM did not have grease fittings in either plastic or aluminum form as they were considered permanently lubricated.

The Moog is far beefier than the OEM part. Never seen the Hotchkis, but I really doubt it would be stronger.
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I have the Moogs with zero complaints
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I have the grease able moogs on mine. Haven't had a problem with them nor have I really noticed a difference. I honestly just got them because they had the grease nipple and my old GM's were torn and destroyed. Happy with my purchase to be honest.


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