Got my 3-link - slaped it together on the floor for fun, exctied to get it on the truck and play around with it.
Any first hand advice on install? Gonna put it in as soon as I get gears in the front diff
SG 3-link install
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Got my 3-link - slaped it together on the floor for fun, exctied to get it on the truck and play around with it.
Any first hand advice on install? Gonna put it in as soon as I get gears in the front diff
ptschram
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It will not fit.
Be prepared to have to work with the track rod protector to get it to fit the axle. A hydraulic "Porta-Power" will come in handy.
They NEVER fit.
Be prepared to have to work with the track rod protector to get it to fit the axle. A hydraulic "Porta-Power" will come in handy.
They NEVER fit.
ptschram said:
So I have heard, I will be setting aside a whole Saturday for the install. Plan on letting the axle hang will installing track rod guard, then attaching upper links than cross member and jack up/adjust pinion as needed.
I heard horror stories from Denny about the one he was putting on his Range Rover...just saying...
NikeCheck246 said:
HAHA FUCK that might be the same one hahahahaha
He told me it wasnt easy and took hours but they eventually got it on.
NikeCheck246 said:
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA
that's the one Jake bought...
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
ptschram
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Do not let the axle hang.
First step, drill/tap the third member. It's easy, that stuff machines like warm butter.
With the axle on jack stands, remove your radius arms. Loosely run the bolts into the third member. Put the porta-power in between the two vertical pieces that mate to the axle and gently spread them apart enough to get them in place. Loosely insert the bolts. note-you're ahead of the game with a used one, when new, the bolts holes aren't round and are not big enough.
Once you get it loosely in place, offer up the new radius arms,loosely fasten them and finish putting the rest of the bits in place.
Adjusting the pinion is easy enough.
I strongly suggest new hardware-all of it!
First step, drill/tap the third member. It's easy, that stuff machines like warm butter.
With the axle on jack stands, remove your radius arms. Loosely run the bolts into the third member. Put the porta-power in between the two vertical pieces that mate to the axle and gently spread them apart enough to get them in place. Loosely insert the bolts. note-you're ahead of the game with a used one, when new, the bolts holes aren't round and are not big enough.
Once you get it loosely in place, offer up the new radius arms,loosely fasten them and finish putting the rest of the bits in place.
Adjusting the pinion is easy enough.
I strongly suggest new hardware-all of it!
ptschram said:
Thanks I always use new hardware on suspension stuff. I'm gonna dry fit it first see how it lines up then I'll see what size to drill and tap diff. Denny or whoever before him drilled out track rod guards diff holes already.
NikeCheck246 said:
Yea I knew what you meant. I know Denny wouldn't sell me some bunk shit he's a good dude
ptschram
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Jake1996D1 said:
Did you get the diff from Denny as well?
If not, you will need to drill/tap the holes the where dampener bolts to the third member. 7/16-14.
Dry fit? WHY?
Be prepared and do it once.
ptschram said:
No they are my diffs, I will drill them and tap them while I have it out. Only thing I was worried about is the new bolts being too big and then having to drill out the track rod guard even more. which isnt a huge deal either I guess. Thanks for the advise!
ptschram
Well-known member
Jake1996D1 said:
Bolt the track rod guard in place and then drill/tap. Use the track rod guard as the guide for your drilling/tapping.
