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Originally Posted by potatofries
Yes that's what I meant. Thank you for clarifying. Will look into the extended end links.
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I believe the intent of extended links is to have the swaybar arms as close to parallel to the ground when the vehicle is at rest. I know that to be the case for performance car applications and don't see why it would be different for the T4R. Obviously you also do not want binding or unnecessary forces when the suspension is at full droop/compression. Full droop is more likely than full compression.
I'm running OME 881/890 and ran the MStudt end links for sale on here. Good pieces though the OEM 3rd gen/2nd gen combo discussed is likely cheaper. Two other notes on the lift is the diff drop which is debated on here frequently and extending the rear brake lines/bracket. The shop that installed mine just added an extension to where the center brake line meets the rear axle housing. It essentially just extends the bracket an inch or two higher to not stress the line at full droop.
As to your other maintenance items, I'd want to know if that clunking is a swaybar or something else. I agree that swaybars and their end links make more noise than you'd expect if they're just slightly loose. However, I'd want to know if my LBJ has any play or anything else. For LBJ's, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd buy them from a dealer to make sure you don't get ripped off. There's been threads here and elsewhere about fake OEM parts becoming more and more prominent. An LBJ could cost you your rig and/or your life.
The radiator replacement is usually done to prevent the pink milkshake from destroying the transmission. Also pretty key but won't kill you.