Diesel Power
01-27-2005, 12:22 AM
Here are some pics of the fabtech steering stabilizer, pitman arm, and idler arm installed on my truck along with Super Diesel's Centerlink. Fit was top notch and they appear much stronger than OEM. Overall very happy with them. Time will be the true test of them.
I will add that mounting of the new stabilizer bracket is very important (you can see where the stock one was cut off) as if you don't put it in the right spot you may limit your steering travel in one direction (The truck uses all of the travel on the shock).
dmaxalliTech
01-27-2005, 12:26 AM
Nick, you suck at taking pictures...good thing we had some nice parts to look at):h
That stuff is awesome. The SD center link is sweet.. Showed the susp guy that piece on a truck this week...he was like:ro)
Stab shock kit looks well constructed as well
sp33d
01-27-2005, 12:30 AM
Looks good, but a chrome/zinc stab shock would be needed for my truck :)
Diesel Power
01-27-2005, 12:39 AM
):h I'm sure you could get it DIPPED...):h
oh and don't mind that oil.. thats from my crankcase breather..
everything worked good together? no mods? any thing i should know , this same set up will be going on my truck as soon as the deliveries arrive
The Original Diesel
01-27-2005, 09:41 AM
What is the pont of the SD centerlink? Are people bending these as well?? :eek:
Fingers
01-27-2005, 10:09 AM
The OEM will roll under high loads.
The Original Diesel
01-27-2005, 02:30 PM
The OEM will roll under high loads.
What do you mean by roll??
I would think any difflecton would be associated with the idler arm, pitman arm, tie rod or the steering gear itself. But I guess if you have beefed all everything else the centerlink is the only thing left....................
Fingers
01-27-2005, 02:39 PM
The OEM center link has the tie rod connection offset from the idler and pitman arm axis. When the tie rod is at any angle other than parallel with the center link, there is a rotating force on the center link. SD's center link is straight at the ends, (see pics above) so there is no leverage to rotate the center link.
DevilDog
01-29-2005, 04:30 PM
What did you use for tie rod ends, stock tie rods or what? Like the looks of the center link, but have not heard of SD. A vendor here?
my 2001 with 78000 miles is soon in need of this work, and I'm glad I saw yours.