Front Sway End Link install Question

scratchgolf135 · 02-13-2024, 07:41 AM

Took my stock links off two years ago when I started the project and now I can't remember. Which end gets the washer? Strut side or sway bar side? I have to assume this matters for some reason but I've searched every thread and install video and can't find this info. Thanks!

Brandon_2011_135i · 02-13-2024, 08:33 AM

I dont' see any washers, upper or lower end, just flange nuts. The upper(strut side) has the bracket for brake line

Suprgnat · 02-13-2024, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by scratchgolf135

Took my stock links off two years ago when I started the project and now I can't remember. Which end gets the washer? Strut side or sway bar side? I have to assume this matters for some reason but I've searched every thread and install video and can't find this info. Thanks!

No washers shown on the RealOEM diagram.

scratchgolf135 · 02-13-2024, 10:35 AM

Interesting, the original links had a washer on one end and the new Meyle HD links do as well.

fe1rx · 02-15-2024, 10:15 AM

This is Ohlins-specific, but possibly the same thing applies to other struts:
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scratchgolf135 · 02-15-2024, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fe1rx

This is Ohlins-specific, but possibly the same thing applies to other struts:
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Nice! And interesting, it goes between the brake hose bracket and the strut, not next to the nut. I'll give that a try and see how it looks. Thanks!

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Brandon_2011_135i New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i, 2012 Audi A4 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Aurora, IL iTrader: (0)	I dont' see any washers, upper or lower end, just flange nuts. The upper(strut side) has the bracket for brake line
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scratchgolf135 First Lieutenant 277 Rep 371 Posts Drives: alpine white 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fishers, IN iTrader: (0)	Interesting, the original links had a washer on one end and the new Meyle HD links do as well. __________________ IG: t_turner64
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