Problems with link pins on FE2 suspension

[Mel0307]

Hi, I have been having constant problems with the link pins I have installed on my vt, which has FE2 suspension.
I have had to replace them 3 times in the last year and am always having some sort of noise coming from them, once one even snapped off while I was driving.

I have been using the aftermarket ones,
i was wondering is there ones specially compatable for FE2 suspension?

Any help would be great, thanks.

[glenn l]

what brand are you using? sometimes if there over tightened they can wear out or split the bushes, and worse case snap.

[BlackVXGTS]

Lowered suspensions (like FE2) place more strain on the link pins and bushes. You get what you pay for and the cheap eBay items don't last. Try the Z-shaped Nolathane heavy duty link pins and bushes - part number 42997A. If you are financial you could try their new ball joint link pins 42997AX.

[wraith]

I call bs. I have my car lowered on super lows at the front and ultras rear. Bought a set of nolathene sway bar bushes and the z shaped link pins for just over 20 bucks and there still going 6 months later with no wear. Nolathene is nolathene there isn't that much difference between them. In fact I would almost go so far as to say there all made in the same factory coloured different and rebadged.

[REDNUT 80]

im running stock link pins with i think super lows in my wagon, there constantly bending, i get noises and knocks from them a bit, ill be changing to the z shaped ones in the next few weeks,
i could see the stock ones snapping, cause there only like 10mm diameter and there really soft, a quick tap with the hammer to straighten them normaly