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Old 12-29-2013, 09:27 AM
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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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Ain't that the truth. Sad that it is.
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 10:06 AM
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Awesome. I think I will look into that when I go to upgrade my track bar
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 01:51 PM
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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...
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 01:53 PM
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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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Originally Posted by merc225hp
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.
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.
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 05:09 PM
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Old 12-29-2013, 07:03 PM
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Fun drama in the 3rd Gen Section:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...-my-truck.html
 
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HAHA....That was funny.
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 10:21 PM
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