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Dec 29, 2013 | 09:27 AM

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HeyYou

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From: Clayton MI

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Originally Posted by Ham Bone

Does it just bolt in? Or is there more work involved

Yep, there is a bracket that bolts up on the frame side, axle side is the same as the stock unit. (its already a bushing.)

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Originally Posted by Gary-L

Ain't that the truth.

Sad that it is.

Dec 29, 2013 | 10:06 AM

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Ham Bone

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Awesome. I think I will look into that when I go to upgrade my track bar

Dec 29, 2013 | 01:51 PM

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stewie01

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Originally Posted by merc225hp

Clearing the snow off it again, another year for lot's of snow.

I haven't had as much snow that's on your hood fall to the ground here yet....

Usually don't see much on this side of the county until January. Usually see a late March freak snowstorm, last year it was an April snowstorm though...

Dec 29, 2013 | 01:53 PM

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Gary-L

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Dec 29, 2013 | 02:06 PM

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merc225hp

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Originally Posted by HeyYou

Wow, I thought fabtech actually made decent stuff.... Guess not huh?

Upgrade to the third gen style track bar. Bushings on both ends. Much better design.

One part out of a kit and not knowing it's history does not make for a bad maker. I like the Fabtech long arm's and all the bracketry, heads over heels stronger than the BDS and Skyjacker parts. Every Lift-kit has weak links in them not just Fabtech.

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Dec 29, 2013 | 03:51 PM

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Wombat Ranger

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Originally Posted by merc225hp

I am glad your long arms are doing well for you. However I have to say that every lift or suspension system I have ever seen with the fabtech name has had poor craftsmanship. I have experience with their products for toyotas, chevys, and some dodge stuff.