The 4x4 takes different bars. I dont think Quickor makes them for the 4x4
Dak yet..
----- Original Message -----
From: Raspa 4x4 <raspa4x4@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 3:20 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Quickor Swaybars - Update 02/08/02
> Are these going to fit 4x4s also?
>
> '01 4x4 QC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 10:55 AM
> Subject: DML: Quickor Swaybars - Update 02/08/02
>
>
> > I've now had a chance to put the bars through the test and here's what
> > I've found:
> >
> > (1) Big improvement with the front/rear bar combination for the average
> > driver who would like a more aggressive handling capability of his/her
> > truck (1" rear/1-1/4" front)
> > (2) For the die-hard "curve huggers", I'm waiting for the updated front
> > bar (1-5/16"). This improves the stiffness of the sway bar by 22% which
> > will be enough to compensate for the slight push I'm seeing from the
> > front end. Should be here by the end of next week but won't get a
> > chance to install until after the 20th.
> >
> > The kits come with urethane sway bar bushings for both front and rear
> > bars and include the upper bushings for the front end-links and have two
> > options for the rear bar:
> >
> > (1) If the truck did not come with a rear sway bar - new end-links with
> > urethane bushings (conventional style - no "dog-bone" like Dodge uses)
> > (2) If the truck came with a rear sway bar - retain the rear "dog-bone"
> > or replace with metal "dog-bone" and urethane bushings. (I'm waiting
> > for the delivery of the replacement rear dog-bones - metal ones...will
> > have an update on that as well right after they're installed.)
> >
> > Projected cost for the kit (front and rear bars w/bushings and/or
> > end-links): $400 for the set.
> >
> > While just slapping on a upgraded set of swaybars will help out on
> > handling, more aggressive shocks are recommended as well: KYB MonoMAX,
> > Bilstein, Koni, or Tokiko (I prefer the MonoMAX shocks due to price and
> > availability.)
> >
> > I'll keep you all posted on the progress with the updated (larger) front
> > bar and rear end-links.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> >
>
>
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