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rjmangle Posted on Mar 13, 2014

Sway bar rubbing on tie rods

I bought a 1988 chevy k1500 that already had a 6 inch suspension lift installed in it. I put all new parts in this truck but cant get the sway bar to stop rubbing on the tie rods. Please help.

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Usually suspension lifts utilize longer sway bar links or relocates the sway bar lower to accommodate the change in distance between lower control arms and the frame.

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SOURCE: I have a 1998 gmc k1500 with a 6

did you check the alignment? the axle shaft can also do that

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SOURCE: MY LIFTED 96 CHEVY K1500 FRONTEND SHAKES BETWEEN

Driveshaft could be off balance. Does it only do this at certain speed or through out different gears.

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