Sway Bar Link Pins/Bushing upgrade for 2019-2022 Ram 1500

[JayBee2019]

What about blue? $11 Moog which I think someone else mentioned

I’m sure the Moog would work just fine but it’s not Poly like the Energy Suspension bushing is.

 

[Jedi9]

It looks like the thermoplastic is softer than poly but harder than rubber so maybe a softer ride but maybe not as durable as the poly

 

[Jp306]

Installed the Energy Suspension bushings last night. Very easy install and clunk is 100% gone. Big thanks to the OP @JayBee2019 for helping a guy out. So happy with this simple fix!

 

[RebelFury]

I am planning on buying the suspension maxx sway bar end links as mine are toast. Question I have is which ones do I get? My 2019 Rebel is stock from factory with the air suspension package and on 35s. I am assuming the ones for a stock setup but with the 6" of travel depending on my height selection (if that will even matter) I just want to make sure I get it right. Thanks!

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

Not sure if this is the correct thread but I’ll give it a shot.

Installed my links maybe 3 months ago and had no issues with them. Install was a PITA which was weird seeing YouTube videos install them with ease.

Developed a clunk a month ago so went under and tightened every thing I could touch.

It helped but came back and got worse the more I drove, well today it was terrible. I crawled under the truck to see this…

Any guesses or a reason to why this happened?

 

[HSKR R/T]

Not sure if this is the correct thread but I’ll give it a shot.

Installed my links maybe 3 months ago and had no issues with them. Install was a PITA which was weird seeing YouTube videos install them with ease.

Developed a clunk a month ago so went under and tightened every thing I could touch.

It helped but came back and got worse the more I drove, well today it was terrible. I crawled under the truck to see this…

Any guesses or a reason to why this happened?
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Looks like it wasn't tightened properly. If the stuff hasn't broken off, then it was too short not allowing the Teflon locking ring to hold the threads. Contact suspensionmaxx and they should help you out

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

Looks like it wasn't tightened properly. If the stuff hasn't broken off, then it was too short not allowing the Teflon locking ring to hold the threads. Contact suspensionmaxx and they should help you out

It was definitely torqued down the other side hasn’t budged but the driver side is the one pictured.

I’ll reach out them and see what they have to say or have a replacement part for the top portion that is stripped now.

 

[Morenar]

Not sure if this is the correct thread but I’ll give it a shot.

Installed my links maybe 3 months ago and had no issues with them. Install was a PITA which was weird seeing YouTube videos install them with ease.

Developed a clunk a month ago so went under and tightened every thing I could touch.

It helped but came back and got worse the more I drove, well today it was terrible. I crawled under the truck to see this…

Any guesses or a reason to why this happened?
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If I recall when I installed mine the locking washer should be on the side where the nut is on and not on the tapered washer.

 

[HSKR R/T]

If I recall when I installed mine the locking washer should be on the side where the nut is on and not on the tapered washer.
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Yeah, that's usually the best place to put lock washers.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

If I recall when I installed mine the locking washer should be on the side where the nut is on and not on the tapered washer.
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I bought the kit used on market place with no instructions lol I feel this is a newbie mistake and I’ll take the criticism

 

[Jeffjad]

I bought the kit used on market place with no instructions lol I feel this is a newbie mistake and I’ll take the criticism

I can start my own forum for all the mistakes I've made in a lifetime. First big mistake being the wife .

 

[PurpleRT]

Would of also had loctite on it as well when new.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

Would have also had loctite on it as well when new.

I did think about doing that but I didn’t know if that was overkill.

I also did not get nylon nuts with the kit so I’ll be looking for those tomorrow at a local hardware store

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

If I recall when I installed mine the locking washer should be on the side where the nut is on and not on the tapered washer.
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Answer me this is the angled washer correct or is it supposed to be in the upside down orientation to what is pictured. All the videos I looked at on YouTube didn’t specify

 

[Morenar]

Answer me this is the angled washer correct or is it supposed to be in the upside down orientation to what is pictured. All the videos I looked at on YouTube didn’t specify

Angled washer I believe should be with the skinner part at the bottom. You can tell because where it sits at is angled as well. Suspensionmaxx instructions showed pictures on how it should be installed. I don’t think I have my instructions still and I am back to factory links since I went with the bds lift. Have the Suspensionmaxx sitting in the garage.
They don’t have the instructions on the site but send them an email. They are really good at getting back to questions.

 

[raygun9]

Answer me this is the angled washer correct or is it supposed to be in the upside down orientation to what is pictured. All the videos I looked at on YouTube didn’t specify

Watch this youtube video by @Waterfowler41 you can skip to 4:34 and it covers this question.