rear swaybar quick disconnects SG 03-08 Foresters DIY

lefty

lefty

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XT lux manual
After reading about the DIY using clevis pins for SF Foresters here:
https://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/made-my-own-sway-bar-quick-disconnects-30614/

I had a go at doing a set for my 05XT. Unfortunately the SG Foresters have a different endlinks to the SF. The solution was to buy Whiteline endlinks which will allow the use of clevis pins.

Parts I used are:
set of Whiteline KLC32 endlinks around $160AUD new
pair of clevis pins size 3/8 x2". I bought mine at Coventrys for $19
4mm R clips around $4.50 at bunnings

I am running a WRX STi 19mm rear swaybar with Whiteline heavy duty mounts.

pic below shows the stock endlink with the KLC32 and the pther parts
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installed:

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Disconnecting: very easy 1 minute job. Pull off R-clips and push the clevis pins out with your finger. On flat ground there was no tension on the clevis pins so they came out easily.

Reconnecting: 5 minutes. I had to loosen one of the bolted endlink ends with 17mm spanner and socket and a bit of jiggling to align the holes so the clevis pin can slide in.

On road: had a quick test drive around some roundabouts and spirited cornering. No clunking and the KLC32 has stiffened up the handling a bit.

Offroad: not tested yet. Would need to cable-tie the swaybar and endlinks so they don't clunk. Probably put a tshirt on the ground when pulling out the clevis pins so they don't get lost in the sand if you drop one .

So far so good. Now I can easily switch between great on road handling and better articulation when offroad. It is still early days though, if any problems arise I'll let you all know :)



EDIT: 4 months later I can report that it's all working great. Pins are holding up fine with no signs of bending or shearing.
Also managed to get the pins back in without any tools and took 5 minutes.
 
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Great idea, do those links come in a longer size to compensate for a lift anywhere?

Have you looked into doing something similar at the front?
 
troyXT said:
Great idea, do those links come in a longer size to compensate for a lift anywhere?

Have you looked into doing something similar at the front?
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I don't think Whiteline make a specific longer link. They are more 'racetrack' inspired than 4wd. Might be worth giving them a call with a specifc length your require, you might get lucky.

Have not looked at doing the front (yet)
 
Whiteline lists the KLC32 for the front also for Liberties(Outbacks) and Foresters so doing the same thing to the front swaybar should be possible
 
Then that should work nicely with my 1" lift.
Improved articulation = maximum effect from 'minimum' lift. :lildevil:
 
Liberty BL,BP 09/03-08 all shown as:

F KLC32

R KLC044 "Swaybar Link Kit - Spherical Rod End" "RACE adj extra h/duty"

No swaybar links shown for the 'Gen4' (05-09) Outback.
 
Adjustable sway bar connectors

Thanks Lefty for the link @ post #12.

I had seen these in the catalogue, however they don't indicate that they are compatible with the Outback / Liberty. (Anyone know if they are the same?)

I was also wondering how the seals would function with clevis pins rather than bolts.

I'll send them an e-mail.
 
Nice... yeah ive thought of the same thing as well before...

slightly off topic - how do you find with these whiteline c links? any better or what?
Cheers
AP
 
I replaced my rear sway bar links with this type (whiteline) a couple of years ago. Yes they are adjustable.
I can't find the paperwork/part No at the moment. If & when I find it I'll post up the part No's.

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So far they have been great & have stood up very well to what I have put them through.
Would I buy them again...YES.

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Thanks Mr Turbo, they look identical top the ones in the previous link I posted. I am just confused by the reference to 'racing' use only but, if that the 'proof of the pudding is in the eating', then your experience indicates that they work fine with a lifted Subi. I guess that our use isn't the typical application ('street performance') that Whiteline would be cautioning against.
 
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