2wd Sway Bar Diameter/End Link Bushings - Replacement - Dodge Diesel

mdbrown · 12-20-2009, 10:25 AM

Hi All,

I'm looking to go to polyurethane bushings for my front sway bar mounts and end links. I've used Energy bushings on other trucks, but will have to go with Energy universal sizing for this project, as they don't have a vehicle specific set of bushings per their website catalog.

So, I need to know the diameter of the of the stock sway bar on my 2004, 2wd, 3500. I don't have calipers, so I don't have a good way to determine the exact diameter.

If anyone out there can provide this info, along with the size of the end link bushings needed, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

.boB · 12-20-2009, 11:39 AM

Got a set of open end wrenches? They're pretty good for measuring the diameter.

MikeyB · 12-20-2009, 01:12 PM

I measured mine, 1.18" (30mm).

MikeyB

mdbrown · 12-21-2009, 09:38 AM

MikeyB - Did you swap out your rubber bushings for polyurethane ones? Did you use polyurethane end link bushings?

If so, I would love to know what brand/size you went with.

Thanks

Rednax · 12-26-2009, 02:20 PM

Mine needs this done, too. Have upgraded our two 2WD Jeeps this way as well as other cars in past. Poly bushings here, and on shocks, is a noticeable upgrade for steering precision.

Sevir · 12-26-2009, 08:18 PM

are yall getting a clunking where you turn or hit bumps. i am getting this, it sounds like teeth on a bolt is scrapping or something like that. I troubleshot it down to the sway bar but just havnt replaced it yet.

MikeyB · 12-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdbrown

MikeyB - Did you swap out your rubber bushings for polyurethane ones? Did you use polyurethane end link bushings?

If so, I would love to know what brand/size you went with.

Thanks

Nope, still running the originals. Every once in a while I'll hit them with some silicon spray to prevent galling.

I did have to replace both end links a few months ago, not because of the bushings but from the ball joints being worn out and rattling. I went aftermarket using Deeza.

MikeyB

12-20-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
.boB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,230 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Got a set of open end wrenches? They're pretty good for measuring the diameter. __________________ 2007 Ram 2500 QC, 4x4, auto. purchased 12/15/08 Bone stock, and planned to stay that way (probably. Maybe)

12-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
MikeyB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 7,151 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I measured mine, 1.18" (30mm). MikeyB __________________ 2003 2500 2wd SWB Quad Cab Laramie, 305/555, NV5600, 3.73LS, Line-X, Westach boost/EGT combo gauge, PML diff cover, Airbox mod, Hurst 6spd Shift ****, Adjustable boost elbow, Toyo OC AT 285/70/17 E, Daystar 1.5" lift, Monroe Reflex, Raptor RP100, Lazarsmith Intake Horn, HID SMARTY Sr./Van Aaken C3.2

12-26-2009, 02:20 PM	#5
Rednax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 623 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Mine needs this done, too. Have upgraded our two 2WD Jeeps this way as well as other cars in past. Poly bushings here, and on shocks, is a noticeable upgrade for steering precision. __________________ 2004.0 DODGE Ram 555 CTD QC/LB 2500 2WD/NV-5600/3.73. 7,940-lb. Stock. 187,000-miles @ 4,800-hrs = 39-mph; 14.6-cpm fuel cost, solo & 25-cpm, towing.

12-26-2009, 08:18 PM	#6
Sevir Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Key West, FL Posts: 843 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	are yall getting a clunking where you turn or hit bumps. i am getting this, it sounds like teeth on a bolt is scrapping or something like that. I troubleshot it down to the sway bar but just havnt replaced it yet. __________________ 2004.5 2500 2WD, Borg Warner S474 over an SuperPhat shaft 62, S&B intake and straight threw exhaust. A-pillar gauge(boost,transtemp,FP) Smarty REVO-TNT stacked with Edge juice w/attitude, A.P.T. Performance tranny, ARP Head studs, F1 valve springs, Air-Dog 150, ROKKtech advance sensor, 1.5" daystar leveling spacer, all AMSOIL syn. fluids, FS-2500, Prodigy BC, Timbrens rear, 285/70-17 Dura-Grappler HT tires, PACBRAKE, Onboard air, Nathan K3 series train horns 03-Nov-07 Dyno run 382/758

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12-21-2009, 09:38 AM	#4
mdbrown Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Laughlin, NV and on Lake Fork east of Dallas. Posts: 57 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	MikeyB - Did you swap out your rubber bushings for polyurethane ones? Did you use polyurethane end link bushings? If so, I would love to know what brand/size you went with. Thanks

12-26-2009, 08:48 PM