My Indy 4x4 Adjustable Rear Links just arrived........

[Triathlete]

Popping noise while turning could be a CV joint going out.
No these have nothing to do with your sway bars. With a 2.5in lift you sgould be okay. Lots if VXs lifted that much with no sway bar issues. These links replace the links on the rear suspension (the black bars that run horizontal from your frame to the axle housing).

[whitebreadx]

okay cool thanks... i tried to tell my mechanic that but he said that would be making a sound if it was my ball joint. I didnt ague, i just said okay lol but i wont be going there again. I'm just going to go to Midas next and see what they say...

[Triathlete]

Actually, thats NOT what she said

[whitebreadx]

Well to be honest i have been to quit a few shade tree mechanic places in my area (your so called MOM and POP shops) and they all charge me a bunch of cash just for my VX to remain in the same state that its been. I say Midas because they seem to have a great satisfaction guaranteed. ha
there really isn't any other VXr's in my area, at least that i know of.

[Marlin]

I am not sure what other VXs in your area means. There is nothing special about the VX. Look for an import shop. If they have worked on Troopers, they can work on a VX being as they are pretty much exactly the same minus the cosmetics stuff. Better yet, take a look at the shop manual and tinker around yourself. You would be surprised how many things you can do on your own with some patience and courage! You can always come on here for help.

[Ldub]

I am not sure what other VXs in your area means.

Ummmmm..."other VX'rs in your area" means: seek recommendations from other people (VX'rs) in the area, for a shop of known competence...

I'll try to type slower in tha future...

[Marlin]

Ummmmm..."other VX'rs in your area" means: seek recommendations from other people (VX'rs) in the area, for a shop of known competence...

I'll try to type slower in tha future...

I interpreted in the idea that he could not find a mechanic that could work on a VX. I would guess he would have more luck if he jumped over to the Planet and checked to see if anyone in his area had some recommendations. Only a few dozen active VX folks on here, lots and lots on the Planet.

As for typing slower, if you could use pictures, that would be easier for me

[Marlin]

Santa came today in a big brown truck. He wasn't kidding about the links. The ball joints are literally the size of a fist and the tube diameter is twice the oem dimensions. I would guess just one of these weighs as much as both the originals put together. Will try to get them on this weekend and then head over to firestone to get my lifetime alignment. Haven't done it since the torsion bar install, and my tires are cambered way out.

[VXorado]

Only a few dozen active VX folks on here, lots and lots on the Planet.

The only other Vehicross owners I see on the planet are you, Bart, Jo, Stef & yellowgizmo.

Unless I missing something?

[BigSwede]

I just try to firmly chock and e-brake the tires so they can't move when the old link is removed.

[tom4bren]

These may be on my list in the not too distant future ... after the torsion bars though. The HD tie rods the Indy offers are designed by 'Max Headroom' too. The alignment guy thanked me for putting them on ... said they made his job easier (not sure why ... more adjustment I think).

[Ldub]

I just try to firmly chock and e-brake the tires so they can't move when the old link is removed.

That ol' boy Marlin don't usually cott'n to no wheel chocks...

[Triathlete]

I basically did just what 'Swede sujested.

[LittleBeast]

I believe mine are 1" longer than stock now, but anything more than 3/4" longer and you will start to see the teeth of the driveshaft spline start coming out if the rubber cover. That is why I had my driveshaft lengthen about 1", now the teeth of the spline on driveshaft are not showing anymore. Depends on how much lift you have to match the pinion angle at the transfer case. Easiest way is to measure exactly the length from pinion joint to pinion joint on the transfer case top pinion to diff top pinion, and transfer case pinion bottom to diff pinion bottom.

[Marlin]

Good info, I got my new trailer today, so I have been working on that for the last 4 hours.
It is a Lifetime Sahara tent trailer. I will start a new thread on that later.

I wonder if there is a rhyme and reason to the kink in the lower links? My wife's are perfectly straight.
Although mine has a huge bend in it, the other side still has a kink at the same point where mine bent even more? Hmmm, I would have to crawl under my troopers to look. Too bad the junkyard is 40 miles from here.

Anyway, hopefully I can finish the trailer tomorrow, at least the assembly, and get the links on friday or sat. Still have to figure out how to straighten the bottom tab on one of the perches, it is in the way of removing/installing the links. Not much room to hammer in there, and I doubt a punch will help much. We will see.

As for wheel chocks, I even chocked the trailer axle while I was putting it on