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I bought these from a member on another forum a month or so ago. They were a little too short for my lift so I had to buy new 5/8 SS rod to lengthen them a bit. I finally got the rod in yesterday, cut it to the length I needed, and got them reassembled. It was a bit of a surprise this morning when I realized I had to drill out the lower control arm to accomodate the larger stud mount (thanks for the heads up...). A little cutting fluid and low rpms went right through it in a matter of minutes.

So here they are. What do you think?

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Nice, I forgot you had those crossmembers dropped too.
 
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Sweet. Did you put rubber bushings on the ends to avoid metal on metal? I'm asking because wouldn't that start making noise if it moves just a little?

I do like that setup though. Very creative.
 
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awesome! wish i could find some better end links. no one makes anything aftermarket for 2wd though.
 
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Someone posted a link to a company who makes some better links. I forget the person and site though. They were nice but still not as good as the ones RF had. And come to think of it, arent these in this thread Kore end links?

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KORE Dodge Ram End Links 1994-2009 4x4, 2500-3500, 0-3" Lift

KORE Dodge Ram End Links 1994-2009 4x4, 2500-3500, 3-6" Lift
 

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i used suspension maxx links on mine warranty for life . and weed that would be me
 
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Yep, thats right. Those are the one and thanks for chiming in and reminding me.
 
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do you know if they make them for the 1500 or do you have to make them yourself?
 
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Weed catches everything. Mine are kore endlinks. They're the ones in the second link with an extra set of mounts on them.
 
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Originally Posted by cwboyjohnny24
Sweet. Did you put rubber bushings on the ends to avoid metal on metal? I'm asking because wouldn't that start making noise if it moves just a little?

I do like that setup though. Very creative.
I didn't use any bushings. If they make any noise, I will order some urethane washers from mcmaster carr to deal with it.
 


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