Sway Links for a 3" lift???

I used 12mm Aurora rod ends. I wanted to keep all the hardware metric.

Thanks... 12mm for rod ends, bolt to SB and allthread. That should be heavy enough to do the job! Do you remember your allthread length after you cut?

thanks again!
 
I used a quick disconnect ball joint and allthread, I normally just leave them disconnected though. I dont have any rear swaybars.
 
To allow full flex (and not have the length of the end links not limit)

The front stock length is fine. (I remove my links when wheeling for better flex and a better ride)

The rears should be 1 inch longer. Only 1 inch longer. If they are too long they will come in contact with the lower control arms upon compression. This can be done by welding an inch of rod into the middle of the stock links or shorten a pair of 2nd gen links.
 
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It is actually the rear links from 2nd gens that fit really well( not the fronts), they are about an inch and a quarter longer than the stock 3rd gens and they seem to work perfect for a 3" lift on the rear links for 3rd gens.


I''m planning on buying some longer links for my rear sway bar... Is the above quote accurate??

Rear 2nd Gen end links are longer and fit our 3rd Gens for the rear???
 
To allow full flex (and not have the length of the end links not limit)

The front stock length is fine. (I remove my links when wheeling for better flex and a better ride)

The rears should be 1 inch longer. Only 1 inch longer. If they are too long they will come in contact with the lower control arms upon compression. This can be done by welding an inch of rod into the middle of the stock links or shorten a pair of 2nd gen links.

I agree the fronts are fine, but you must disconnect them or they will break under full flex.

The rear works better if you raise the mounting brackets on the axle and keep the links the same length. Steve sells these and I have them. I can fully stuff both tires without the swaybar limiting flex after raising the braket points.
 
I have noticed the 2nd gen's are smaller diamater. (will that matter? I dont know)

the stock fronts are a bit longer than stock I think. until I broke one of my fronts I was going to put the fronts on the back.

if I come across some more fronts for cheap I might put them back on the front.
 
Everyone that has replied to this thread is either from CO, WA, CA.
I put 90% odds that y'all have puffed a little. These are the states that were the pioneers into legalization. If this is crossing the line then just shut the whole site dwn... what is this....China?

Hey now, I grew up in OR live in Montana and was thought of as one that would, but at 38 I can honestly say I have NEVER smoked the reefer. so HA :bluejump: and proud of it.
 
It has already been confirmed. Just look at your front links, then look at your rear links. They are slightly longer on the front than the rear.
 
can someone confirm that it is possible to use stock 3rd gen front links for a lifted rear?

OMG:gun4:
I would not use the front sway links off our 3rd gens for the rear on our 3rd gens (there is a design difference between the two)..... for the millionth time; go find some rear links from a 2nd gen and use it on your lifted 3rd's rear.... once again 'it is the 2nd gen rear links that work on the rear of 3rd gens with a lift', b/c they are about an 1&1/4" longer than the stock 3rd gens.:rockthrow:
 
can someone confirm that it is possible to use stock 3rd gen front links for a lifted rear?
No. I've never actually seen it done, could it be done...yes, can a lot of things be done that dont make sense....yes.
Just refer to the post above, read the red!
Damn reefers, oh btw Happy Late 420!:police:
 
I ordered some 2nd Gen rear links off E-bay, and waiting for them to come in! At $40.00 for a pair... I had to try them out! They are $35.00 to $70.00 a piece here locally!
 
OMG! I have front OEM links from a 3rd gen installed right now on the rear. They work perfectly. There is no design difference and they are 1 inch longer than the stock rears. Perfect for a 3 inch or higher lift.
 
Anyone try Energy Suspension universals?

They make them in several lengths:
energysuspension.com | Sway Bar End Links & Set Sizing Charts

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