Upgrade Steering and Suspensions Parts

[Hellz]

Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]

Talking about tie rods...Here is something i'm working on-





My chromoly centerlink, idler and pitman should be showing up soon. Machine shop didn't follow my directions on the splines, had to redo it.

i had looked into creating or buyign TR's like that, but being in a a state with harsh winters (Minnesota) it is advisable to not go with something like that as the winter grime will chew through the poly bushings on destroy those TRs pretty quick.

instead i went with the Kyrptonight TRs, and havent looked back.
Hell, they sent me some upgraded ends before i deployed and i havent gotten them on yet. guess there was a recall on the ends awhile back.

i cant really comment on the Bilstien shocks. I have them installed for awhile now.
They are great, but i have my T bars cranked, so my ride is pretty stiff.
i do notice i dont get alot of bouncing when i hit potholes or bumps.
I think if i was to buy new ones, i would go with adjustable ones though without a doubt.


I liek that setup, and i remember the pics of that when it was floating around here. would love to throw that in my duece, but it (looks) is a total overhaul, relocation of the steering components.

[[__--MUD--__]]

Michigan here....more salt on the roads than snow. But I already thought of what you said. I have rubber boots to keep all the **** out and seal them full of grease. Problem solved.

[citiboy]

I just finished installing the Cognito steering support bracket and i when i tested it....they we're both touching the cross member at full lock....can anybody tell me if this is normal.

Cognito pitman arm bracket touching the cross member when full lock.


Here's the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcC9p...2&feature=plcp

Cognito idler arm bracket touching the cross member when full lock.


Here's the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qjob...ppNQMJNrdM6sUQ

[pdxrealtor]

Mine does the exact same thing, although it's hard to tell if it's to that extent.

One thing I did read from a guy who sells these kits on another forum, and it's hard to tell from your pics/video, is that the nut closest to the eyelet should be cinched up tight against the eyelet. At that point the last thing to tighten up would be the bolt on the other side of the bracket.

When I tightened this last nut it actually pulled the bracket in toward the eyelet.

If I remember, it was contradicting to the instructions but made sense when done.

The other part of importance was to make sure the eyelet was nice and centered on the ball, which it appears from your pics, you've done.

[[__--MUD--__]]

Maybe summit up will post some details on his adjustable steering stops to eliminate that.

[citiboy]

Well, just finished installing everything (except the torsion key support bracket bushings), goin' to the alignment shop tomorrow. I've notice that my suspensions we're a little softer now even with the cranked tb keys as compare with stock shocks , the ride we're definitely smoother. The steering we're tighter and i don't feel any more looseness. I think the upgrade we're definitely worth it. Next is the re-gearing and front e-locker

Cognito UCA


Bilstein 5100 shocks

Moog Problem Solver inner and outer tie-rods


Broken passenger side (rear) manifold bolt


Removing the passenger exhaust manifold broken bolt


That pesky broken exhaust manifold bolt


ARP stainless studs and AC Delco exhaust manifold gasket


ARP stainless steel stud kit installed

[pdxrealtor]

Nice pics!

Nice to know your shocks aren't as firm as the stockers either. I got the Rancho 9000 adjustable and even at firm they felt softer than factory.

I really liked the firm factory ride. In fact, it was one of the main deciding factors in buying the hummer over a couple of other large SUVs.

My Ranchos did firm a bit after a few miles. Let us know if your Bilsteins do the same!

Congrats on your upgrades!

[SummitUp]

Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]

Maybe summit up will post some details on his adjustable steering stops to eliminate that.

Details with pics are on the thread I started on the H-u-m-m-e-r-X forum back in 2008: <LINK>