New front sway bar bushings. $34 Link: Energy Suspension 5-5124G - Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings - summitracing.com

New Front Sway Bar Links. $90 Link: Suspension Maxx SMX-1224L - Suspension MAXX Sway Bar End Links - summitracing.com

It looks like both of these items have end links. Is that right?

Thanks!

 

Yep, your right. I wanted the heavy duty Maxx end links and the greasable sway bar bushings. The problem is that to get the greasable bushing you have to buy the set with the end links included. Energy Suspension only sells them in the kit to the retailers so unless you find a shop willing to break the package down your stuck. I just gave the end links away.

 

I see.
Thanks,

 

When you see these Maxx Links in person sittin next to the regular end links you'll see why they were worth the extra pain. These things are massive in size and even better get rid of the tie rod joint that creates the weak spot in the stock style links.

 

Thanks for the explanation.

 

Hey Uncle Bubba. What size socket do I need for the front axle nut? I've got a 1-5/8, but it's a hair too small.

Thanks man!
Andy

 

If your talkin the nut on the pitman arm, don't know, I had to use a pipe wrench cause I didn't have a socket big enough around handy when we did it. If you talkin about the nut on the axle ends for pulling the housings let me know and I'll have to look that one up for ya. Haven't done them in a year or two. Be glad to find it for ya though.

 

I knew you'd come through for me!

I'm talking about the axle nut, which is a castelated nut. I'm trying to get the brake rotor / hub assembly off. I've got the caliper off, and the 4 bolts out of the back of the hub. I've got to get that big nut off so I can remove the hub/brake rotor assembly.

putting new rotors on.

Thanks man!
Andy

 

That castle nut is a 1 11/16" nut. Torque is as tight as you can get it or 175 pounds, whichever comes first. When you got a pot gut like mine I just layed on the breaker bar and called it tight enough.

When you get done with the front end I got a new project for you to try on the rear end next. I'm not brave enough to post the info yet but I'm gettin there. Gonna test it out in a few days with the heavy loads and if it works out I'll face the dis-believers and post it up for all to see.

 

While you in there be sure to check everything in case there is more you can replace while your there. Ball joints, new studs, bearings, U-Joints or axle seals. Don't forget to use anti-seize on anything that doesn't hold a nut in place also just to be ready for the next time.