Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Sway bar links on Dodge Ram #1656706
08/09/14 12:59 PM
08/09/14 12:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
C
Chargerfan Offline OP
pro stock
Chargerfan  Offline OP
pro stock
C

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
I have a 06 Ram 4x4 that I am having issues with keeping sway bar links on it. I know it is a horrible design, but I have put on 3 sets since the first of the year and this is getting old. I put on new ones and it feels nice for about a week and then it feels like the frontend is falling apart. It seems to be the passenger side, at the joint, that is loose when I take it apart. I also noticed that the sway bar on the ends, one goes up and the other goes down. Is this normal? As for the frontend I have new struts, upper and lower balljoints on it. Has anyone ever taken off the swaybar and drove it like that? Thanks for any help because this is getting old.


2011 Challenger R/T
2017 Ram 1500 BIG HORN Edition
Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: Chargerfan] #1656707
08/09/14 02:38 PM
08/09/14 02:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,020
Andrews,In. U.S.of A.
6
67_Satellite Offline
super stock
67_Satellite  Offline
super stock
6

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,020
Andrews,In. U.S.of A.
I looked at my c.d.rom manual, and the only "must" listed is to use a drive on lift and to install the bar and links with the suspension loaded at normal ride height. What kind of links are you using? Maybe a different/better quality link would work(?)Does the bar move freely without the links?Any interference or binding against another part?

Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: 67_Satellite] #1656708
08/09/14 02:46 PM
08/09/14 02:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
C
Chargerfan Offline OP
pro stock
Chargerfan  Offline OP
pro stock
C

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
I install with the truck on the ground. Tried several different ones. Napa, Oriellys. Even went with higher priced MOOG with greasable joints thinking it would be better but they lasted about a week. As for binding I can't see anything binding. These trucks always feel and look like they are riding over themselves with the tires turned. Also have replaced the sway bar bushings to polyeurathane.


2011 Challenger R/T
2017 Ram 1500 BIG HORN Edition
Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: Chargerfan] #1656709
08/10/14 12:44 PM
08/10/14 12:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,584
md
M
mopars4ever Offline
I Live Here
mopars4ever  Offline
I Live Here
M

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,584
md
Why not use the factory OE links and bushings? BTW, I found this on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJetJnA7lYI

Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: mopars4ever] #1656710
08/11/14 08:55 PM
08/11/14 08:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
C
Chargerfan Offline OP
pro stock
Chargerfan  Offline OP
pro stock
C

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
I won't buy them from Dodge because I'm sure they are expensive and still the same bad design. Those from youtube better be good for $140 a set. At least they look like they have a better design to them so the joint doesn't wear out.


2011 Challenger R/T
2017 Ram 1500 BIG HORN Edition
Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: Chargerfan] #1656711
08/12/14 12:08 AM
08/12/14 12:08 AM
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,085
The Wet Coast, Canada
megajoltman Offline
master
megajoltman  Offline
master

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,085
The Wet Coast, Canada
I have a few friends running the SuspensionMAXX Performance Sway Bar End like in the video. They have them on their lifted cummins and like them. I have had Carli Suspension Stainless Steel Links on my Ram for over several years now with no problems.

http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-528...0-3500-4x4.aspx


1969 Dart 383/727/D60

CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab

Procharged 350Z
Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: Chargerfan] #1656712
08/12/14 12:51 AM
08/12/14 12:51 AM
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,945
WI
Dcuda69 Offline
master
Dcuda69  Offline
master

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,945
WI
Quote:

I install with the truck on the ground. Tried several different ones. Napa, Oriellys. Even went with higher priced MOOG with greasable joints thinking it would be better but they lasted about a week. As for binding I can't see anything binding. These trucks always feel and look like they are riding over themselves with the tires turned. Also have replaced the sway bar bushings to polyeurathane.




Lasting a week?? That's crazy!!! Something has GOT to be f'd up. I had an '04 and that's one of the few things I DIDN'T have to replace! Is it lifted or wearing extra large tire/wheels? Worse case you could look into an aftermarket bar set-up such as Hellwig.

Re: Sway bar links on Dodge Ram [Re: Dcuda69] #1656713
08/12/14 09:19 PM
08/12/14 09:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
C
Chargerfan Offline OP
pro stock
Chargerfan  Offline OP
pro stock
C

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,558
Midwest
Yes considering I haven't wrecked it or don't bang thru potholes. It's stock lift and stock tires. Feels every expansion joint from the highway. Even had it aligned and and they said everything looks good.


2011 Challenger R/T
2017 Ram 1500 BIG HORN Edition






Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1