Front sway bar links
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Front sway bar links
I have a 1999 F-250 4x4 with x code springs that I put in to level it. The links I have now are a little too short. What is the best fix for this? Are there adjustable links out there that have the rubber or poly bushings? Or are spherical joint adjustable links reliable in MN? Will they affect ride quality?
Are the newer factory links with the bigger bushing area better? - the ones that do not seem to have any rubber in them.
Are the newer factory links with the bigger bushing area better? - the ones that do not seem to have any rubber in them.
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I don't know of any adjustable sway bar links......the lift companies do have longer links available though.
Not sure how well the spherical bearings would hold up.....they transfer more vibration than a rubber or poly bushing.
If yours are too short you can flip the upper mount from inside the frame rail to under the frame rail.
Not sure how well the spherical bearings would hold up.....they transfer more vibration than a rubber or poly bushing.
If yours are too short you can flip the upper mount from inside the frame rail to under the frame rail.
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ORU says that the flip of the brackets adds 5" that's a bit much - I probably only need an inch to two inches. Do you think since the sway bar has bushings to the axle the bushings do much on the links? Thanks
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Yeah, flipping the mounts definately makes up for more than 1-2".....5" seems like a bit much to me though. I flipped the mounts when I had a 4" lift and it worked out well.
The bushings allow for "flex" during supension travel.
The bushings allow for "flex" during supension travel.
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yeah i think i will probably section them since there does not seem to be any aftermarket for my application.
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Originally Posted by beano
just cut the links and weld in a longer section.
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