Sway bar link opinions?

[FX4Boat]

So I noticed my sway bar links are looking pretty tired particularly the bushings. I think the ones currently on there are the OEM ones.

Just posting because there are a ton of options out there and i'm wondering if anyone has found any that they like or would recommend?

The truck is a 2010 fx4 sport 4.0L manual, currently on stock ride height and likely gonna stay like that for now at least, just looking for something reliable that wont break the bank.

Any recommendations are much appreciated!

cheers,

P.s: If I should post sway bar questions in a different fourm feel free to let me know as well!

 

[sgtsandman]

The suspension section would have probably been better but close enough.

I can't remember what brand of links I used on the rear but they have been fine. I'm using Mevotech TTX links on the front and they have been fine. With the design that the front ones have, I'm not sure brand makes much of a difference. It is best if you install the links with the weight of the truck sitting on the wheels so they tighten up properly. Because of the way they are designed, the lower control arms being fully extended while up in the air won't let them tighten up properly because of the angle of the arms.

 

[FX4Boat]

The suspension section would have probably been better but close enough.

I can't remember what brand of links I used on the rear but they have been fine. I'm using Mevotech TTX links on the front and they have been fine. With the design that the front ones have, I'm not sure brand makes much of a difference. It is best if you install the links with the weight of the truck sitting on the wheels so they tighten up properly. Because of the way they are designed, the lower control arms being fully extended while up in the air won't let them tighten up properly because of the angle of the arms.

okay cool thanks for the input this helps a lot. I likely would have changed them with the truck off the ground had you not posted this! Im somewhat green when it comes to working on these trucks so this is super helpful.

 

[sgtsandman]

okay cool thanks for the input this helps a lot. I likely would have changed them with the truck off the ground had you not posted this! Im somewhat green when it comes to working on these trucks so this is super helpful.

We all made that mistake once at some point. Pretty much anything with suspension doesn't get fully tightened and torqued until the vehicle is on the ground. The reasons vary as to why but it is important that it is done.

 

[FX4Boat]

We all made that mistake once at some point. Pretty much anything with suspension doesn't get fully tightened and torqued until the vehicle is on the ground. The reasons vary as to why but it is important that it is done.

yeah this makes a lot of sense now that I think about it, Cheers!

 

[Lefty]

So I noticed my sway bar links are looking pretty tired particularly the bushings. I think the ones currently on there are the OEM ones.

Just posting because there are a ton of options out there and i'm wondering if anyone has found any that they like or would recommend?

The truck is a 2010 fx4 sport 4.0L manual, currently on stock ride height and likely gonna stay like that for now at least, just looking for something reliable that wont break the bank.

Any recommendations are much appreciated!

cheers,

P.s: If I should post sway bar questions in a different fourm feel free to let me know as well!

I went to OReily's and bought the upgraded links