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Originally Posted by cl4Rk
I know this has been covered a lot, and I know that once you get past about 2" of lift, you'll want to extend your sway bar end links.
I know we can run 3rd gen front links in the back, and 2rd gen rear links (PN 4883035010) up front. I also know the ultimate solution would be to get the awesome beefy adjustable links that
@ MStudt
makes.
I've got Bilstein 5100s all around with OME 880/906, and I've already put 3rd gen front end links in the rear.
My question:
Given that I'm running OME 880s with Bilstein 5100s on the lowest perch up front (maybe about 1.5" of lift), should I put 2nd gen rear links up front? Or is the amount of lift small enough that I can leave stock 3rd gen front links up front?
Any thoughts?
Thanks! |
I would leave it. I have MStudt links front & rear with the heim joints. I like them fine but generally not a fan of the heim joints. I have to lube them with triflow regularly to prevent squeaking & they seem to wear faster than the OEM ball joints. He recently started selling a ball joint option which I'm considering getting but probably going to just put my old OEM links back on. His links are well made but other than the increased strength from the thicker links, I didn't notice much difference in handling having 1" longer links front & rear. I do think they are a great aftermarket option for lifted vehicles since they are cheaper than OEM links & if your driving conditions have resulted in breaking OEM links then I think MStudt would be a great choice. Last I checked, new OEM links were about 80$ a piece & this is not including bushings or hardware. To your original question regarding longer OEM links, since you're only lifted 1.5" up front, I wouldn't go through the trouble of getting longer links because I don't think you'll notice much difference.
For reference, my center hub to fender measurements (without the 2" body lift) are 22" front & 23" rear.
