DIY extended atv sway bar links

[rob-c]

So I installed my bracket lift on my quad and I didn’t like all the preload on the sway bar. You can get extended sway bar links for lifted trucks so I thought about how to make some for my quad . I found a good used set of links on eBay for $20 ( fyi 350’s up to the 700’s use the same links ) . I got them and proceeded to cut them in half, I knew I didn’t want to weld in the extension for fear of melting the joint. So a 5/16 die fit the middle rod perfect and I cut threads on the 4 stems ( I used a 5/16 by 24 as fine treads are stronger ) ordered some 5/16 by 24 threaded rod nuts to make my extensions.
I marked where the sway bar was in the stock position with stock links , then removed the links and reinstalled the lift . Screwed the rod nuts on the stems and used a 5/16 by 24 bolt I cut off for the middle connection’s. After some trimming of the nuts, test fitting and turning the nuts for adjustment . You can see what I ended up with. It’s 3 inches from center of stem to stem , I applied copious amounts of red loctite to all the threads to keep my adjusters from moving and installed the links in the A -arm and sway bar to get the proper angles while the loctite set up. We’re hitting a atv park this weekend so I can try them and my lift out. I’ll give a review after the ride . 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 25, 2022 by rob-c