Followup: Replaced rear links

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11/16/2013, 03:58 PM
twalker920

Followup: Replaced rear links

Finally got my new Stinkyfab 1.5" rear links installed. Took three tries. I couldn't even get the nuts loosened with an air wrench. Took a shop applying heat to get it done, but it's done now.

Here's the old links...pretty obvious why they needed replacing!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...m/IMAG0803.jpg

Here's the new ones installed:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...m/IMAG0805.jpg

Still need to find a competent shop for final alignment. Big-O has used all their chances and basically sucks blue canal water for taking a day and a half to do a 2, maybe 3 hour job, and STILL making me wait at 5:45 pm because my VX "was just next in line for the alignment rack" even though I brough it in at 7:55 that morning because they didn't get to it the day before and I would be "first in line" to be done. Bite me Big-O.

Going to call Hi-Country 4x4 to see if they can do it....

Other than the alignment still being off it sure rides tight now....feels great...unless I just got done driving my 370Z. Then the VX feels like a drunk hippo on ice....
11/16/2013, 04:53 PM
Marlin

I love my indy4x rear lowers. I am not sure how the rear lowers would stiffen your suspension? Half the time I do a mod, I think my "differences" are psychological or just me wishing:) Like my injen intake all of a sudden turned it into a full blown rally car:bgwb: Then, the flowmaster 40 turned it into a monster truck!
11/16/2013, 05:59 PM
twalker920

The suspension doesn't feel stiffer...by tight I meant it's not wandering around at the back end as much. Still not pointed straight down the road, but I'm working on that part!
11/17/2013, 01:43 AM
Gizmo42

I know its a bit of a drive but Stans Alignment and Brakes on E. Colfax has always done a great job for me.
11/17/2013, 06:52 AM
twalker920

You mentioned him before. At this point I'll take quality over distance any time. I'll set something up tomorrow if I have time. Thanks!
11/17/2013, 08:42 AM
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by twalker920

The suspension doesn't feel stiffer...by tight I meant it's not wandering around at the back end as much. Still not pointed straight down the road, but I'm working on that part!

Gotcha, that makes more sense. I had to take mine to a few shops before I could find someone willing to do the rear alignment and shim the front. Local mom and pop, less than 2 blocks from my house. I should have known when I saw the big Jeeps the employees drive, that they would be down to align the VX. They are a cool group of guys if you want to make the drive to Newport News, VA...lol.