steering stabilizer Centerlink

[Sy777]

I have a problem and I need suggestions on how to deal with it. I'm rebuilding the entire front suspension ie bushings, balljoints, tie rods ect. I just installed a new centerlink that has the hole in it for the steering dampner. I got it off a zr1 blazer along with the larger brakes, knuckles and larger front swaybar. Problem is the new centerlink in longer so now the lenghts for the new tie rods that I got off the old tie rods are not going to work. Please make any suggestions.I'm not sure where to start.

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: steering stabilizer Centerlink

Grab yourself a shovel and start digging.....cause youre in deep shit. :rotf: Sorry man I had to.

 

[supersports10]

Re: steering stabilizer Centerlink

get yourself the tie-rods off of the newer zr2 blazer

 

[Sy777]

Re: steering stabilizer Centerlink

Here is what I plan on doing. I'll measure the old center link and the new centerlink. Then split the difference between the two centerlinks and shorten the tie rod on each side

 

[Sy777]

Re: steering stabilizer Centerlink

ok so the centerlink I pulled of the blazer is 3" longer thatn the original I pulled of the ty. The difference is between the hole that the pitman arm and tie-rod connect(11/2") and same for the opposite side. Tie-rod part# are the same for both trucks. The only thing I can think is that the mounting points for the upper and lower a arms are farther out on the zr1 blazer...making the the tie rods the same length but moving the a arms out.

 

[Sy777]

Re: steering stabilizer Centerlink

Ok figured it out. Centerlink off zr2 was 3" longer so I got a replacement and it was correct length with the steering stabalizer mounting hole.

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: steering stabilizer Centerlink

Nice to see you got it figured out. FWIW, I just did this mod yesturday, Ilike it a lot so far. It stills pulls around but not nerarly as fast and I dont feel as edgy driving my truck. I got the stock stabilizer from autozone for $20 and got the rancho bracket from a 4x4 shop for 20. Took me about 20 minutes to install.