Newbie from OC (sort of)
04-06-2015, 09:30 AM
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Newbie from OC (sort of)
Hey Everyone,
Newbie here to this forum, from Calgary, and temporarily residing in Orange County.
I have a 2013 Forester XT. With lotsa highway driving and tired of getting "blown around" on the highway, I upgraded to Whiteline sway bars (22mm front and rear), and Whiteline endlinks. Unbelievable difference, and couldn't be happier with the handling, ...however....
....now only eight months later, my car sounds like a 1960 GMC / rattle-box. I jacked up the car, and the Whiteline endlinks have completely rusted out!
I've contacted Whiteline regarding the issue, and am waiting to hear from them, ...but very, very disappointed with their endlinks rusting out in only 8 months, ...ugghhh
Thanks everyone, and I'll keep you up to date!
Cheers!
Newbie here to this forum, from Calgary, and temporarily residing in Orange County.
I have a 2013 Forester XT. With lotsa highway driving and tired of getting "blown around" on the highway, I upgraded to Whiteline sway bars (22mm front and rear), and Whiteline endlinks. Unbelievable difference, and couldn't be happier with the handling, ...however....
....now only eight months later, my car sounds like a 1960 GMC / rattle-box. I jacked up the car, and the Whiteline endlinks have completely rusted out!
I've contacted Whiteline regarding the issue, and am waiting to hear from them, ...but very, very disappointed with their endlinks rusting out in only 8 months, ...ugghhh
Thanks everyone, and I'll keep you up to date!
Cheers!
04-06-2015, 11:20 AM
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Car Info: 2013 Forester
Photo of rear endlink
Front endlinks: Whiteline Suspension Parts - Part Number KLC32 - Front Sway Bar End Link Kit
Rear endlinks: Whiteline Suspension Parts - Part Number KLC182 - Rear Sway Bar End Link Kit - Adjustable 90-115mm
Check out the photo I took a few days ago. The endlink was installed new, a little less than 8 months ago, ...jeesh. It makes a horrible popping/grinding noise from the ball socket.
You'd think these products would be powder coated?
Rear endlinks: Whiteline Suspension Parts - Part Number KLC182 - Rear Sway Bar End Link Kit - Adjustable 90-115mm
Check out the photo I took a few days ago. The endlink was installed new, a little less than 8 months ago, ...jeesh. It makes a horrible popping/grinding noise from the ball socket.
You'd think these products would be powder coated?
04-08-2015, 11:46 AM
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Quick update: Whilteline has replaced my endlinks under warranty. They were replaced per the ball joints having too much slack, and stated corrosion is not covered under warranty, i.e., beware if you live in an area with salt/snow, etc., ...either get Whitelin's steel endlinks powder coated or go with alloy endlinks (like Kartboy's).
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