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Old 02-07-2009, 09:11 AM
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After adjusting my pinion angle my rear sway bar links are hitting the axle. They hit when the bump stops still have about 4" of clearance. What are my options for fixing this?
Old 02-07-2009, 09:20 AM
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are you saying that the sides of the links are hitting the axle? if so, is it safe to assume you have them mounted on the inside of the mounts as opposed to the outside next to the tire? unless you do not have too much back spacing and cannot mount the links on the outside, that's really where they belong and your problem will be fixed
Old 02-07-2009, 09:47 AM
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Yup, your right I have them mounted on the inside. I'll change them today. I'm going to have to learn how to post pictures soon. I have a couple of write-ups to post.
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What angle degree do u set rear swaybar to?
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Originally Posted by KenB1010
Yup, your right I have them mounted on the inside. I'll change them today. I'm going to have to learn how to post pictures soon. I have a couple of write-ups to post.
U have a write-up on how to install your sway links wrong?



































Old 09-19-2010, 08:49 PM
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you dug very deep to find this thread.
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I have mine on the outside and they look super close to the axle. I'm afraid that under certain articulation scenarios they would hit but have not confirmed it...

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Old 09-19-2010, 09:25 PM
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Yup, they hit. Just move them to the outside.
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Oops...I meant to say mine ARE on the outside...it looks like they'd hit if the axle droops down but I'm not really sure.
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Post a picture up. I don't picture in my mind how to would hit the Axle?? You should also do a simple flex test to determine clearance whenever you make suspension changes.


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