sway bar end links

For lowered suspensions, the sway bar end links need to be shortened by the amount of the drop.  If not, the sway bars will no longer be parallel to the ground, thus reducing the bars' effectiveness.  The stock front length is 4 5/8".  One could just subtract the amount of the drop from this, but the most reliable method is using the procedure below (courtesy of Energy Suspension).

Examine the relationship between the sway bars and the lower control arms.  The truck should be on level ground with the wheels installed.  The anti-sway bar end eyelet should be parallel with the control arm.  Measure the sleeve length and compare to the chart to find the correct set.

Energy suspension front links are available online from Jeg's ($15).  Pep Boys also carries quality front links from Prothane.

For the rear links, many simply cut them down to size and weld a sleeve over the cut-down rod.

So-Cal Speed Shop has some neat adjustable rear links.  These will not only spare the cutting, but will allow adjustment of the rear anti-sway action, as well as accommodate future changes in ride height.

I ended up mounting the So-Cal links in new holes, as I still could not get the rear bar level, even with the So-Cal links at their shortest setting.

While I was in there, I sprayed some undercoat on the frame and inside fender well.  Makes a huge difference.

before (Hotchkis-supplied links)                               after