Front Sway-bar question

[Joe Mc]

Truck in sig has a "tweaked" R/side sway-bar end (not the end link/rod the actual end of the bar) due to an accident incurred prior to my ownership. I converted to MAXX end links both front and rear at least 15 years ago. Since converting I've gone thru at least 4 sets of R/side bushings (at the sway-bar to link/rod), turns out the end of the sway-bar loop/mounting for the link/rod is slightly bent = reason the bushings continue to fail.

So, to the question: is the front sway-bar on a 1500 4WD the same (diameter)? I could measure mine and take the tools I need to the salvage yard and then find out the 1500 diameter is smaller, figured I'd save some time and see if anyone on this great site might know before wasting time. BTW: theres a really good 1500 QC, SLT Laramie in the local yard just calling my name for this sway-bar... LOL

Thanks,

Joe Mc

 

[Wiredawg]

The best advice is look up part numbers....if the same for the same model year, yes, if not no.

Cheers, Ron

 

[Joe Mc]

According to moparpartscorp.com PN 52038925 = stabilizer bar-front sway, Dodge Ram 4x4, is same for 94 thru 99, 1500, 2500 & 3500. Ron, thanks for suggesting.

 

[BigPapa]

From what I see, it MAY be the same. Mopar lists the same frame bushings for both trucks, 52037916. However, everyone else lists two sizes, 30mm and 32mm diameter for both the 1500 and 2500 4x4 front Stabilizer Bar.

 

[Wiredawg]

yes sir, you're welcome. Google is our friend!

Cheers, Ron

 

[Joe Mc]

I’ll just bring my micrometer along with the tools I’ll need when I go to salvage yard. Will report back, probably next week-ish,

 

[Wiredawg]

I’ll just bring my micrometer along with the tools I’ll need when I go to salvage yard. Will report back, probably next week-ish,

Joe, after you measure sway bar, recommend upgrading bushings to polyurethane. Makes a world of improvement over mushy rubber ones. Google will help again.

Cheers, Ron

 

[Joe Mc]

Already have front and rear. Thanks though

 

[Rich Poirier]

2500HD's are 34 mm. Amazon has Prothane polyurethane kit for $21, which includes 4 endlink bushings, and 2 bar bushings. Just did mine yesterday. Made a huge differenence over squishy Moogs.

 

[Joe Mc]

I went with Energy Suspension brackets and pro-thane bushings on front and rear bars, Maxx end links front and rear.

 

[Michaelsloft]

I went with Energy Suspension brackets and pro-thane bushings on front and rear bars, Maxx end links front and rear.

Joe, do you happen to have the part numbers for the Energy Suspension brackets and Pro-thane bushings?

Michael

 

[Rich Poirier]

Prothane 4-1138. And you get 8, not 4 endlink bushings as previously posted, my bad.

 

[Michaelsloft]

Prothane 4-1138. And you get 8, not 4 endlink bushings as previously posted, my bad.

Are the Prothane 4-1138 the 34mm size sway bar bushings for the 2500HD?

 

[Rich Poirier]

Yes, the non-HD are 32mm. (trucks w/o the rear factory sway-bar), also called camper-specials.

 

[Michaelsloft]

Yes, the non-HD are 32mm. (trucks w/o the rear factory sway-bar), also called camper-specials.

Thanks

 

[Rich Poirier]

For clarification, the HD's are 34mm, come with factory sway bars, and are also called camper-specials. Non-HD's, have 32mm front sway bars, no factory rear sway bar, or helper springs.

 

[Rich Poirier]

you bet

 

[Michaelsloft]

For clarification, the HD's are 34mm, come with factory sway bars, and are also called camper-specials. Non-HD's, have 32mm front sway bars, no factory rear sway bar, or helper springs.

I understood what you meant and thanks for clarifying!

 

[Rich Poirier]

Thanks, I was a little wobbly there, lol. Back to the coffee pot!

 

[Joe Mc]

Joe, do you happen to have the part numbers for the Energy Suspension brackets and Pro-thane bushings?

Mike, I've had them on mine for over 10 years. Best bet for you is to go right to energysuspensions.com and enter info for your truck. They're like $30 each = front/ rear