FE3 Links dead, replace to FE5? Possible?

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Mar 28, 2011 | 11:13 PM

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is there a shape difference in the sway bar? -If there isn't then we should be able to use the FE5 links.. BUT, on the FE3, the links connect to the strut higher up near the tower, and I'm not sure where the FE5 connects to the strut.

No difference in shape, just the obvious bar thickness.

Mar 29, 2011 | 09:38 AM

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No difference in shape, just the obvious bar thickness.

Well this is good news! I only installed one link, so maybe if they'll let me I'll bring them both back and swap for the better (and cheaper) FE5 links! Thanks all!

Mar 29, 2011 | 09:58 AM

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Yeah get the FE5 links.

I have the FE5 Moogs on my FE3 car. It was worth the money.

Heres my thread on them
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/susp...dlinks-203703/

Mar 29, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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This is a good read too
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/susp...nswers-149527/

Mar 29, 2011 | 04:56 PM

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Really? This is good news to hear! After replacing my Links, I noticed that there is tension on the sway bar (never replaced one before, so this is new knowledge

), since the FE5 links are shorter, how much tension did you have to put on the links to make the bar move up to the mount on the strut?

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Originally Posted by shredout

i used the FE3 links, unfortunately. they are quite long. i put a wrench between the sub frame and the sway bar and pressed the sawy bar down untill i could fit both ends of the link in. twas quite a pain.

If you put the whole front end up on blocks and disconnect both end links, you won't have to try to bend the swaybar. It'll just swing into position.