Swaybars, Trailing Arms, Tie-Rods Upgraded
Hi all,
Just upgraded my swaybars and trailing arms with Hotchkis units, and switched from Cognito tie-rods to Kryptonite. Amazing difference in handling. I wasn't sure if the sways would help much, but after a week of driving, I can say that the truck is definitely flatter going around corners, and power hook-up is better coming out. Obviously, it's no sports car, but it was a worthwhile improvement.
The Cognito tie-rods served me well for a few years, but they were getting ready to fail. Plus, the design of the Kryptonite units is better, IMO. And, yes, the bushings in the trailing arms squeek, even when lubed, but not bad enough to worry about.
I went with the Hotchkis sways designed for stock use, as the proper drop-links are already supplied with the Fabtech lift.
Hope this helps anyone who has considered this.
Charles
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White 2005 SUT, Lifted 7.5" via Fabtech/custom work, Fabtech Dirt Logic 2.25 shocks, 40x15.5x22 Toyo's, black 22" Fuel wheels, 4.88 gears, Dynatech long tube headers, Magnaflow exhaust, Air-raid intake, Superchips programmer, Edlebrock panhard bar, Cognito UCA's, Kryptonite tie rods, Cognito pitman/idlar arm gussets, Hotchkis swaybars and trailing arms, Amp Research steps, E&G fender flares, PIAA SMR's, smoked roof lights (bulbs removed), black suede headliner, 13" JL's under seat
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10-06-2011, 09:31 PM
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