spring3314
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I need to replace the sway bar links and am wondering what is the difference between rubber and poly bushings? Any brand recommendations? Thanks
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Thermo
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Poly bushings will tend to not give as much as rubber. This will give a firmer ride and a more solid feel to the truck. As for brands, i have had good luck with Energy Suspensions.
driverman1
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I installed bushings and end links from energy suspension on the front bar on Monday. Picked them up off ebay from summitt racing equipment.
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how do they feel? how hard to install and what tools are needed?
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mic, installing the end links on your truck is really easy. You will need a few different size sockets (seem to recall a 14mm and a 16mm, but do not quote me on that). Preferable to have a deep well for the nut on the bottom.
The hardest part of the job will be breaking the old bolts loose if they have been on the truck for some time (especially since you are up in NY where they salt the roads). From there, remove the bolts on both sides. Loosely fit up one side, fit up the other side, then tighten everything down. As long as you don't have problems getting the old bolts off, this should be an hours job easy.
The hardest part of the job will be breaking the old bolts loose if they have been on the truck for some time (especially since you are up in NY where they salt the roads). From there, remove the bolts on both sides. Loosely fit up one side, fit up the other side, then tighten everything down. As long as you don't have problems getting the old bolts off, this should be an hours job easy.
