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Kenny
10/21/2006, 07:59 PM
The Independent 4x IFS HD Tie Rod - What a beast! Fairly easy to install too.
Painted them and added the Energy Suspension tie rod boots for more colour. (9.13101R) The octogon style wasn't available, or too long of a delivery... :(

It's a team of three; you, the helper, and penetrating oil...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IFS_HD_TIE_RODS.jpg

While I was at it, did the ball joint flip (shown in above) and replaced the upper bump stop with the Energy Suspension lower profile Poly Bump (9.9102R).

Compared to stock:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/poly_bump_1.jpg

In place:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/poly_bump_2.jpg

www.planetisuzoo.com was awsome for the how-to's ! As well as some posts on this site.

Now onto the ES poly sway bar bushings... :dance:
Knigh7s
10/22/2006, 12:02 AM
Lookin pretty sweet there! My box of goodies is starting to overflow here, Vegas is cooling off now, hmm now if only i can get into a garage?!

Well awsome pix. BTW where did you get that sway bar? part# and all?

Thanks
Ldub
10/22/2006, 05:26 AM
Looks good Ken !...Is liquid wrench the best upper & lower A-arm cleaner ever, or WHAT ! :cool:
biju
10/22/2006, 06:59 AM
Dear Canadian Friend,

I'm foooking green with envy. Nice work!!!

Any plans on doing a write up?

-biju.
Ldub
10/22/2006, 07:21 AM
BTW where did you get that sway bar? part# and all?

Thanks

I'm pretty sure that Kenny's sway bar came from "rattle can inc." (red division) ;)

If ya like what he's done with the sway bar, you should see his rear rotor/ drum/ caliper...pure artistry...pics Ken ? :naughty:
Kenny
10/22/2006, 11:23 AM
Dear Canadian Friend,

I'm foooking green with envy. Nice work!!!

Any plans on doing a write up?

-biju.

Thanks! I didn't plan on a write up since planetisuzoo does such a sweet job...


I'm pretty sure that Kenny's sway bar came from "rattle can inc." (red division)

If ya like what he's done with the sway bar, you should see his rear rotor/ drum/ caliper...pure artistry...pics Ken ?

Yes, I like red paint... Thanks Larry, but you started me on the painting stuff :p - here ya go:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/rear_rotor_1.jpg

Pretty soon there'll be enough lipstick on her to call her "Mimi". :eek:
Knigh7s
10/22/2006, 03:43 PM
I'm pretty sure that Kenny's sway bar came from "rattle can inc." (red division) ;)

If ya like what he's done with the sway bar, you should see his rear rotor/ drum/ caliper...pure artistry...pics Ken ? :naughty:

Well, I'd have to say it still looks pretty nice! *drool*