i lowered the rear of my truck with 2" drop shackles.. do i need new end links?

 

i would think that you would benifet from new rear endlinks but i dont know if shortened front ones would do you any good without the front being lowered. i would suggest going with the adjustable ones from so-cal. that should bring your swaybar back to optimum performance

 

If only I knew what measurement end links i need for my belltech 3/4 drop...

 

Edward. The new endlinks are shorter than stock. The mounting end of the bar sits parallel to the control arm now. the 3 3/8" ones will work.

 

Did you compare the original "tube" to the new "tube" + bushings? I don't see any difference in the length between my stock "tube" and the new setup.

-Edward

 

Edward:
You are right. After closer inspection, (got under truck with a ruler), they are almost the same size. This doesn't make much sense though because if the sway bar was mounted any lower (inch shorter links), I think it would be too low. They look mounted perfect right now..........I'm not sure what to do.........It handles so much better now, I guess on account of it being a metal tube instead of a rubber one......?

 

It probably handles better due to the urethane bushings. Here's a couple of photos I just took of the stock links next to the 2 3/8" ones I just installed.



They seem like a better match to my drop, FRPP.

Hope this helps,
Edward

 

Does the sway bar sit parallel to the ground now? Have you driven it yet? Hows it feel? That one is definetly 1" shorter than stock. Looking at mine though it seems it would be too short.......

 

As best I can tell, the flat part of the sway bar is almost perfectly parallel to the ground and the flat top of the control arm. It does seem to corner quite a bit better. I made sure to drive a specific curvey route before and after. The best way I can describe it is that the truck feels more planted. No instead of the truck feeling like it leans a little, I feel like I'm the one leaning side to side more in my seat. Also, the understeer doesn't seem as bad.

-Edward

P.S. You should be able to exchange them at Auto Zone. The only difference between the two kits is the "tube" length. You could just swap the "tube" and reuse the bolt, washers, and bushings already on the truck.