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rentedmule
06-12-08, 10:03 PM
I just posted on protourings10 as well but I'll get all the opinions i can here as well :)

I tried swapping in a 33mm swaybar off of a second gen 2wd 2 door blazer and it seems like it's too narrow or not bent in the proper spots. It hits the frame with a load on the suspension - even on the tiniest bump. I think the blazer was a '95 - I took it off myself so I'm positive it was a 2wd. I'm pretty sure it's hitting on both sides, I made sure it was lined up well. Any suggestions?
87wildside
06-12-08, 10:07 PM
Is it upside down?

Could need different length end links.
rentedmule
06-12-08, 10:21 PM
oh crap - I never even thought to check if I put it in upside-down! I thought I had right way up but I wouldn't put it past me :o . I'll check tomorrow, I'm guessing you're right.... what a tool I am!!!
87wildside
06-12-08, 10:37 PM
hahaha
Hammer Head
06-12-08, 10:39 PM
..note to self, don't install ZQ8 bar upside down.. Thanks for pointing that out! Now I'll be cautious not to do it the 'wrong' way.. I got a habit of that kinda shizz.
Mikz86TA
06-13-08, 03:20 AM
Hehehe.
Could be. Ill look tomorrow and see if thats possible.

Fixed your post Eric =)
87wildside
06-13-08, 05:01 AM
So does that mean I can spell check your post Mike?...lol
rentedmule
06-13-08, 11:24 AM
I looked at it this morning before I left for work (in the T/A) - yeah, it's probably upside down. I hate being the stereotypical nerd - 3 university degrees and no mechanical skill! :( :eek:
Bootlegger's Deluxe
06-13-08, 11:40 AM
he's smart, he got learnded at one of those uni-varsities!

Lol

Lee
rentedmule
06-13-08, 12:11 PM
he's smart, he got learnded at one of those uni-varsities!

Lol

Lee

I hurts 'cause it's true :p
Bone Crusher
06-13-08, 12:19 PM
Its always the easiest projects that ends up taking a couple of hours to complete b/c the last f'in bolt breaks or gets stripped out......piece installed upside down

the difficult projects, well there just difficult
Mikz86TA
06-13-08, 12:31 PM
Why? I dont make spellin eras.:D
So does that mean I can spell check your post Mike?...lol
Mikz86TA
06-13-08, 12:33 PM
I wont haze you until you post a thread like " Help, I think I put my driveshaft in upsidedown"
I looked at it this morning before I left for work (in the T/A) - yeah, it's probably upside down. I hate being the stereotypical nerd - 3 university degrees and no mechanical skill! :( :eek:
87wildside
06-13-08, 01:08 PM
Why? I dont make spellin eras.:D
Then your spell check is ****ed!:)
rentedmule
06-13-08, 03:06 PM
lol! It wouldn't have been a big job at all if the damn endlink bolts weren't rusty - it took some serious effort to get those nuts off!

I would estimate that it took about 45 mins to incorrectly install it so it'll probably take a few hours to put it in the correct way :banghead_
Mikz86TA
06-13-08, 05:46 PM
So that WAS the problem?
rentedmule
06-13-08, 05:52 PM
I compared it to the pics greencactus and s10driver posted on protouring and I'm almost sure it's USD - I won't have a chance to work on it til tomorrow though, it'll make a good hangover project
87wildside
06-13-08, 07:40 PM
Take pics. In case this ever comes up again...lol
12sws27
06-13-08, 08:13 PM
LOL! why didnt I open this thread earlier?
Dont feel to bad Mule, I screw stuff up like that all the time. ;)
It cuz I got my G.G.D when I were lockt up.
Hammer Head
06-14-08, 11:34 AM
GGD? I'm pretty sure it's called a GED.
Bootlegger's Deluxe
06-14-08, 11:36 AM
GGD? I'm pretty sure it's called a GED.

He cant spell good.... dont pick on him....

Lee
rentedmule
06-14-08, 03:39 PM
like DOJ said, it was an experiment to see how well you guys could trouble-shoot... yeah, that's it! :( :o

I just fixed it, it works much better right-side-up :D

Only took about 20 mins too since the endlink bolts had been on/off numerous times and I had lots of practice. Pretty impressive handling difference too (over the 28mm bar I had), more than I expected actually. I'm not sure whether it helped with rear-end traction in the turns though. I may have to experiment with the rear swaybar and see whether that actually helps or hurts.
12sws27
06-14-08, 06:52 PM
GGD? I'm pretty sure it's called a GED.
yeah! one of them G.E.D.'s
rentedmule
09-28-08, 04:21 PM
I installed a set of energy suspension poly bushings a few weeks ago and I have to say I'm really not happy with them!

Just before I swapped bushings I had completely eliminated all of the clunking/popping noises in the suspension. I replaced the entire steering linkage and I did the hood hinge fix and after some adjusting those things seemed to do the trick.

Well the clunks returned worse than ever right after swapping to the poly bushings! I just took the endlinks off, regreased everything and tightened them back up with the truck at ride height and made sure the bar was aligned in the frame mounts - maybe a bit better but still clunking noticably.

How tight should the endlinks be? I tried them looser this last time and it obviously didn't work - should I sinch them down until I see the bushings starting to compress/bulge? Can the bushings split if they're too tight? The link bolts are showing just over an inch of exposed thread now.
87wildside
09-28-08, 04:48 PM
I can't believe this is still going on.

I treat end link bushings the same as those on the top of shocks, tightening them a little past bulging. Don't think you could damage them. I did have them snugged pretty tight for a time in an attempt to rid the remaining body roll. They distorted slightly but nothing horrible.