Which Front Sway Bar End Links and Front Sway Bar Bushings?

[MaydayDown_Joey]

I recently replaced my shocks and bearing/top hat assembly on the front and back of my car. While I was poking around on the front I noticed my sway bar end links are shot and are causing a lot grumpy noises, especially in the morning (much as I do). So I figured I'll replace them, easy enough and replace the front sway bar bushings as well...

Therein lies the problem; which brands/models do I pick?
- Moog links aren't too pricey so I'm fine with sticking with that brand, but reading on an older post there was a recommendation for using 2002 Ford Escape links as they might be cheaper and a little better for handling. (also shorter). Is this still a relevant idea?

- Which bushing brand should I use, I don't see very many. If they are cheap enough, is there an energy suspension alt.?


The more I think about it, I'll probably get the steering tie rod ends replaced since they looked haggered and I need an alignment anyway.


Your knowledgeable advice is appreciated (idhitit)

 

[MaydayDown_Joey]

Ohhh also,

I'm not modding this car, it's a commuter /slash/ mobbing around town

 

[stivine6]

I would go with Ford escape endlinks by MOOG. I had a set on my old protege and it was solid - also 1/2 the price.

 

[MaydayDown_Joey]

Any other input from anybody?


Also, thanks stivine6 for the quick response!

 

[Jackie chan]

Any other input from anybody?


Also, thanks stivine6 for the quick response!

I second escape end links and would recommend stock bushings

 

[mp5la]

The new protege5 endlinks by moog have been redesigned, and I honestly think they're better than the escape links. They're substantially beefier and have a grease zerk preinstalled now. I had one of the ford escape endlinks fail after just a few months. After replacing it with the redesigned P5 unit I haven't had any issues since.