Finally got my truck on a lift....wish I hadn't.
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I just greased the front end before the pictures, which would explain the grease. I last greased it when I bought the truck in August/September. The torque wrench is actually a worklight.
The axle off center? God I hope not... Might be the angle I took the picture from.
The axle off center? God I hope not... Might be the angle I took the picture from.
Just get the wheels straight. If the links are vertical, you are good for the most part. They are just a quick indication for axle position.
I disagree that the links need replacing. I don't see what the issues is of the previous poster's. Maybe you guys could explain what you are seeing? Boots on the joints are intact.
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worklight? shut up. you coulda lied to me.
Just get the wheels straight. If the links are vertical, you are good for the most part. They are just a quick indication for axle position.
I disagree that the links need replacing. I don't see what the issues is of the previous poster's. Maybe you guys could explain what you are seeing? Boots on the joints are intact.
Just get the wheels straight. If the links are vertical, you are good for the most part. They are just a quick indication for axle position.
I disagree that the links need replacing. I don't see what the issues is of the previous poster's. Maybe you guys could explain what you are seeing? Boots on the joints are intact.
Lord I hope that's not the case, I will hang meself with me underwear if so...
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I haven't put any kind of kit on it, but there are some big rubber spacers that I don't think are stock. I've also been told my 2500 sits higher than similar trucks.
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Whats the difference between this-
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1409453
And this-
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2745312
as it relates to stabilizer bar end-links? Obviously they aren't the same thing, but are listed under end links on the RockAuto site.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1409453
And this-
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2745312
as it relates to stabilizer bar end-links? Obviously they aren't the same thing, but are listed under end links on the RockAuto site.
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The sway bar end links are fine and your axle is properly centered!
What the guys are noticing is the end links both slant towards the driver side in the pics, this would normally be a clue your front end is shifted... But since I reread your post I noticed your truck is on a lift....and when our trucks are on a lift and the front axle is just dangling down it will swing towards the driver side because of the trac bar being mounted to that side of the frame.
What the guys are noticing is the end links both slant towards the driver side in the pics, this would normally be a clue your front end is shifted... But since I reread your post I noticed your truck is on a lift....and when our trucks are on a lift and the front axle is just dangling down it will swing towards the driver side because of the trac bar being mounted to that side of the frame.
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The sway bar end links are fine and your axle is properly centered!
What the guys are noticing is the end links both slant towards the driver side in the pics, this would normally be a clue your front end is shifted... But since I reread your post I noticed your truck is on a lift....and when our trucks are on a lift and the front axle is just dangling down it will swing towards the driver side because of the trac bar being mounted to that side of the frame.
What the guys are noticing is the end links both slant towards the driver side in the pics, this would normally be a clue your front end is shifted... But since I reread your post I noticed your truck is on a lift....and when our trucks are on a lift and the front axle is just dangling down it will swing towards the driver side because of the trac bar being mounted to that side of the frame.
Just put it down, straight wheels, and then look. You'll be at peace or you'll say...ok track bar might need some TLC or changeout.
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The sway bar end links are fine and your axle is properly centered!
What the guys are noticing is the end links both slant towards the driver side in the pics, this would normally be a clue your front end is shifted... But since I reread your post I noticed your truck is on a lift....and when our trucks are on a lift and the front axle is just dangling down it will swing towards the driver side because of the trac bar being mounted to that side of the frame.
What the guys are noticing is the end links both slant towards the driver side in the pics, this would normally be a clue your front end is shifted... But since I reread your post I noticed your truck is on a lift....and when our trucks are on a lift and the front axle is just dangling down it will swing towards the driver side because of the trac bar being mounted to that side of the frame.