What did you do to your Ram today???

[djevox]

If I remember correctly, the orientation does matter when the rear suspension is at FULL flex. The bar may tap the pumpkin or something like that. I don't imagine it would be anything serious...just a "possible" rubbing issues.

This is something I'd like to know (because I'm a nerd like that). The bar is torsioned depending on which side is leaning, so the opposite side is resisting torsion. In theory, the bar should never move enough to contact the differential cover. The reason I say that is that when the limit of the sway bar is surpassed, that's usually when tires will break traction. It also makes me wonder if that hump in the center of the bar is so the bar can be mounted closer to the differential, or for ease of maintenance of the differential cover. The reason being, the center of the bar doesn't play much of a role in resisting body roll, especially in hollow bars. Usually, in hollow bars, the material tapers from thinner in the center to thicker on the lever arms.

Now, this is probably going to bug me. I might call Hellwig soon and ask.

 

[Dogpatch]

Does the upgraded sway bar make the ride any harsher? I have the air suspension and I notice an almost sideways shimmy Everytime I turn. Not like an oversteer sideways motion more like I'm pushing the tires off the wheels sideways motion

Not harsher ride at all. Just makes it feel more planted. I have mine on the middle hole. Didn’t feel the need to go to the stiffer end hole.

 

[Dogpatch]

Does the upgraded sway bar make the ride any harsher? I have the air suspension and I notice an almost sideways shimmy Everytime I turn. Not like an oversteer sideways motion more like I'm pushing the tires off the wheels sideways motion

No issue with the ride with air suspension in my Limited after install.

 

[djevox]

Not harsher ride at all. Just makes it feel more planted. I have mine on the middle hole. Didn’t feel the need to go to the stiffer end hole.

I feel like there’s some hidden innuendos in there.

 

[Ldc2335]

Lovin the Katzkin!

Starting mine myself today. Wish me luck!

Stock match, all black, silver stitching

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[Dogpatch]

I feel like there’s some hidden innuendos in there.

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OMG! LOL. Innuendo. Sounds like a Spanish enema.

 

[Nsleone]

This is something I'd like to know (because I'm a nerd like that). The bar is torsioned depending on which side is leaning, so the opposite side is resisting torsion. In theory, the bar should never move enough to contact the differential cover. The reason I say that is that when the limit of the sway bar is surpassed, that's usually when tires will break traction. It also makes me wonder if that hump in the center of the bar is so the bar can be mounted closer to the differential, or for ease of maintenance of the differential cover. The reason being, the center of the bar doesn't play much of a role in resisting body roll, especially in hollow bars. Usually, in hollow bars, the material tapers from thinner in the center to thicker on the lever arms.

Now, this is probably going to bug me. I might call Hellwig soon and ask.

Sounds like one of us with the Hellwig needs to go find a ditch and get that rear axle to flex!

I believe the reason for the hump in the middle is so the sway bar can be mounted directly to the axle without coming into contact with the diff, gives it more strength than if it had to be mounted on spacers.
I am curious as well to see if at full suspension flex in one direction wether or not it would come into contact with the diff if it’s installed upside down, it will definitely rotate as the axles flexes but how much I’m not sure.

 

[Nsleone]

Nothing big today but I got these door jam handles, they work pretty nicely. I put them in the back doors because there is no where to grab the door to shut it without touching the paint and I couldn’t stand it. I shut the front door by that plastic B-Pilar piece


Also if you’re going to get these for the front door don’t get the 4-finger ones, there is no where for them to fit!

Auto Accessories | Jam Handle

The Jam Handle is an automotive accessory that allows you to close your vehicles doors without leaving hand and fingerprints on your door. Perfect for the car enthusiast and truck enthusiast and auto accessories dealers and car detailers.

www.jamhandle.com

 

[ferraiolo1]

Installed my ambient dash lighting. Finding the plugs was fun.


And a morning pic. Just because

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[FLiPMaRC]

Nothing big today but I got these door jam handles, they work pretty nicely. I put them in the back doors because there is no where to grab the door to shut it without touching the paint and I couldn’t stand it. I shut the front door by that plastic B-Pilar piece

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Also if you’re going to get these for the front door don’t get the 4-finger ones, there is no where for them to fit!

Auto Accessories | Jam Handle

The Jam Handle is an automotive accessory that allows you to close your vehicles doors without leaving hand and fingerprints on your door. Perfect for the car enthusiast and truck enthusiast and auto accessories dealers and car detailers.

www.jamhandle.com

You don't like touching the paint? What?

 

[XmikeX]

You don't like touching the paint? What?

I too was also confused on this.. closing from the inside grab the plastic handle on the door, on the outside use the door handle?

 

[RebelWraith]

Nothing big today but I got these door jam handles, they work pretty nicely. I put them in the back doors because there is no where to grab the door to shut it without touching the paint and I couldn’t stand it. I shut the front door by that plastic B-Pilar piece

View attachment 108156
Also if you’re going to get these for the front door don’t get the 4-finger ones, there is no where for them to fit!

Auto Accessories | Jam Handle

The Jam Handle is an automotive accessory that allows you to close your vehicles doors without leaving hand and fingerprints on your door. Perfect for the car enthusiast and truck enthusiast and auto accessories dealers and car detailers.

www.jamhandle.com

4 hole seem to fit just fine.

 

[Nsleone]

4 hole seem to fit just fine. View attachment 108157

huh for some reason I thought that part had a curve in it and they would not stick, guess not!

 

[Nsleone]

You don't like touching the paint? What?

I too was also confused on this.. closing from the inside grab the plastic handle on the door, on the outside use the door handle?

I find myself in tight spaces often where neither option is really feasable so I went with these.

 

[XmikeX]

I find myself in tight spaces often where neither option is really feasable so I went with these.

Didn't think of that I could see them aiding in those situations.

 

[Mopar_maxi]

Installed my hellwig adjustable sway bar end links and washed it.

 

[XmikeX]

Installed my hellwig adjustable sway bar end links and washed it. View attachment 108165

Reading some contradicting things online, if I have STOCK height do I need the endlinks or will stock work? I've had sway bars on other vehicles but their factory endlinks were flimsy and stiffer bars would snap the stock ones so I'm trying to avoid this.

 

[mffdvr]

Washed and vacuum'd in the rain...welcome to joys of owning a black vehicle in the PNW.

 

[BigNorm79]

Ballistic Rage 20x10 -19 wrapped in Toyo AT3 33x12.5…Ready Lift 2” level…. Borla S-Type.

Went with the simple level for now while we wait for the Bilsteins to come in. Ride is pretty much the same now though, just a little rougher on big bumps.

Loving the Borla S-Type. It’s not the Atak, but don’t get it twisted, it’s crazy aggressive. Will still **** off your neighbors .

The AT3s are wonderful, but should be at their top of the line price.

Pictures do not do the Ballistic Rage wheels justice. A beautiful and aggressive wheel.

 

[All_Black_Lone_Star]

Installed my ambient dash lighting. Finding the plugs was fun.


And a morning pic. Just because

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So all the plugs are there? Now you have me curious and wanting to do this to my lone star. If possible can you make a separate thread with parts needed and parts location?