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Sway Bar Links - Eugene, OR
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I would like to get a set of these from Mike but he's not taking orders until Aug 1st. Can someone explain how the double disconnects work. Does the bushing side thread into the hex bar or does he drill the threads out and the pin does all the work? I wouldn't think the pin would be enough to be able to hold everything in place without shearing the pin off.
What diameter is the bolt that goes through the heim?
Anyone having trouble with these rusting yet?
Thanks.
What diameter is the bolt that goes through the heim?
Anyone having trouble with these rusting yet?
Thanks.
Still for sale?
montana_jeepn
New member
Mike, did you receive the two IM's regarding the bolts you sent me for the front links being too long? Never heard back from you. Thanks.
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The bolts I received with my front links were very long too, but I just put them on and tightened them, seems to be working ok.
montana_jeepn
New member
Yeah, I tried that. It works on the upper bolt, but on the lower bolt the nut (even with some washers I dug up) runs into the non-threaded portion of the bolt. No worries, I mean if I don't hear from him soon, I'll just spend the $$ for new grade 8 bolts.
ah, I hear ya. Also, be sure to go back in a week or so and re-tighten them. Mine were a bit lose after install and was getting a clunking in the front end. I re-tightened them today and all is well. Here is mine.
Hey guys, this is IMPORTANT.
My links kept loosening themselves over and over (tightened them twice after putting them on), so I was getting frustrated. Then I noticed how I had put on the cone spacers incorrectly. This is how I had originally installed the links:
I then realized something was off and googled cone spacers, and all the images pointed to the fact that I had installed it incorrectly. Mstudt had also sent this to me via PM but it was cryptic and I didn't get it at the time. The cone spacer goes between the heim joint on the link and the swaybar, or between the heim joint and the control arm on the truck side. So, I corrected it and it looks like this (this also straightened out the links as previously they were slanted).
You guys may already know this, but I had never used a cone spacer before and it was new to me, so I figured I'd post it up. I need to run this for more miles before I can confirm that they don't loosen again.
My links kept loosening themselves over and over (tightened them twice after putting them on), so I was getting frustrated. Then I noticed how I had put on the cone spacers incorrectly. This is how I had originally installed the links:
I then realized something was off and googled cone spacers, and all the images pointed to the fact that I had installed it incorrectly. Mstudt had also sent this to me via PM but it was cryptic and I didn't get it at the time. The cone spacer goes between the heim joint on the link and the swaybar, or between the heim joint and the control arm on the truck side. So, I corrected it and it looks like this (this also straightened out the links as previously they were slanted).
You guys may already know this, but I had never used a cone spacer before and it was new to me, so I figured I'd post it up. I need to run this for more miles before I can confirm that they don't loosen again.
OK guys, my frustration continues with this. The links seemed to be loosening/clunking again.
I am not sure if it's because Mstudt sent me the wrong size bolts (he admitted via PM, but strangely didn't even say a simple 'sorry for inconvenience') or if it's just how these things seem to work with my particular setup. Anyone else have the clunking/loosening problem with these links?
Either way, I am one step away from throwing these in the garbage and going elsewhere. Crawling underneath the truck while snow/salt/crud is dripping on you 4 times in one month is unacceptable. Some of the redo was my own problem, but some of it I am attributing to the wrong size bolts supplied and possibly how these were designed.
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First off your original install stackup was completely wrong, so no wonder you had issues. Second off, use a new nyloc nut, those things should not be reused. Third, ensure you are properly torqueing the nut.
And finally, if you want to chuck them in the trash, please pm me first. I will gladly send you a prepaid shipping label for them!!
And finally, if you want to chuck them in the trash, please pm me first. I will gladly send you a prepaid shipping label for them!!
Yeah, I can cut them down and file. Or I can go to the hardware store and buy the right size Grade 8 bolts.
Both are beside the point. My time is valuable and if I have to spend 3-4 hours to make things right, and get under the truck 2-3 times to troubleshoot, what's the point of buying a "kit" and having it shipped to your door? Look, Mstudt is a good guy who has been doing business here for a while. I want to be respectful of him and not bash him too much.
But facts are facts. He seems to have dropped the ball on a few orders recently (see a few posts above where someone got even worse service than I did).
AirspeedX
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I agree. You pay for something like this and it should be plug and play. Unfortunately, sh*t happens. I'm just saying what I would have done in your situation. Doubt it would take more than 10-15 minutes - quicker than a trip to the store. I'm assuming the long bolts are grade 8 here and not something weaker.
Best of luck.
MStudt
official vendor
This is what I don't understand. Everybody on here knows I'm gone traveling until summer. What can I honestly do while hiking a 2186 mile trail. Had I known it would be so difficult to find 7/16 grade 8 bolts I would have had my daughter go pick them Ace. The bolts should have been 7/16 x 2, and for some reason 3 people received longer bolts. Out of the thousand or so of these I've sold only a handful of people have had issues.
MStudt
official vendor
Everything I use is grade 8 or better.
4RunnerKyle
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My trail name is Chief Red Knee.... If you're GAME.... I would love the opportunity to be your trail angel once you get into the Berkshires.... Anywhere from Kent, CT to Great Barrington, MA.... I'm in the area from June-August
Now you are pissing me off with your pissy attitude.
What you could be doing is not sell kits when you are out hiking. What you absolutely SHOULD be doing is sending a simple 'sorry i messed up' message instead of *****ing at people who paid you and didn't get what was advertised. You accepted payment didn't you? Being out on the hike didn't seem to stop you from taking my PayPal. So man up and take responsibility.
Sending folks incorrect parts and being condescending about it is unprofessional. If your daughter can get them at ace, I can manage that too. Except I'd have no reason to pay you the advertised price, or even buy from you in the first place. My time is very valuable and I would prefer not to muck around with amateur kits that I have to spend hours finishing.
Anyway, enjoy your trip.
MStudt
official vendor
As per your post on page 12. You ordered these prior to 11/22 when I was still at home. Another post on page 12 from myself on 12/2 stated that the links where NO LONGER FOR SALE until I returned. Your links, and 1 other persons were send out prior to me leaving with the incorrect bolt. In reply to your statement, hiking does stop me from taking Paypal payments. Yours were paid for nearly 2 months before I left, and had I been notified before I left you would have been sent the correct bolts.
I actually can not get bolts from an Ace, nor be able to get to the a post office. The thing is I'm walking on foot from Georgia to Maine. I have no car to find an Ace, and no idea where to find them. The fact that I'm gone is plastered on so many threads I can't understand why it took you over 2 months to contact me.
Your time was so valuable that you contacted ME prior to me leaving for my trip. You told me that you needed these ASAP for a customer that couldn't wait, but yet you took 2 months to install these?
Mike
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