NorcalSS kit, broken DJM end links- help

[Front Street]

So, after 3 years with the NorcalSS 4-6 rear drop kit, free travel mod, the Belltech sway bar and DJM end links broke. I don’t want to buy them again because of this, but is there an alternative?

Also, be passenger end link is off set and “S” shaped. Is there a reason for this? Do I need the same set?

Any help you and provide would be great!

 

[NathanJax]

@NORCAL SS

I've never heard of these "breaking"

 

[Front Street]

Yep, the end link broke. I included a picture. So, I need a new end links. The question I have is: do I need the “s” shape link or would two straight end links like the factory set up still work? As we’re under the car the sway bar is symmetrical so we’re trying to remember why one end link is straight and the other is offset. Can you shed some light on that please Tony?

 

[BADRIDES]

So, after 3 years with the NorcalSS 4-6 rear drop kit, free travel mod, the Belltech sway bar and DJM end links broke. I don’t want to buy them again because of this, but is there an alternative?

Also, be passenger end link is off set and “S” shaped. Is there a reason for this? Do I need the same set?

Any help you and provide would be great!

What size tires are on the 22's in your signature pic?

 

[Front Street]

What size tires are on the 22's in your signature pic?

Toyo Proxes 305/40/22

But now I'm running 24"s with Nitto NT420's 305/35/24

 

[Rocket Man]

Those end links move the swaybar towards the passenger side so the panhard bar mount doesn't hit. The driver side end link should have been moved over too by drilling one new hole and using one of the original holes. This relocates the swaybar over 1". I'm not sure if anybody else offers this. I'm pretty sure DJM will warranty that part- lifetime warranty.

 

[Front Street]

Those end links move the swaybar towards the passenger side so the panhard bar mount doesn't hit. The driver side end link should have been moved over too by drilling one new hole and using one of the original holes. This relocates the swaybar over 1". I'm not sure if anybody else offers this. I'm pretty sure DJM will warranty that part- lifetime warranty.

Thanks man!!

 

[Front Street]

Those end links move the swaybar towards the passenger side so the panhard bar mount doesn't hit. The driver side end link should have been moved over too by drilling one new hole and using one of the original holes. This relocates the swaybar over 1". I'm not sure if anybody else offers this. I'm pretty sure DJM will warranty that part- lifetime warranty.

Do you have any pictures of the end links installed, e.g. where the new hole should be drilled? I’m looking through old threads but it’s taking forever.

 

[Rocket Man]

Do you have any pictures of the end links installed, e.g. where the new hole should ybe drilled? I’m looking through old threads but it’s taking forever.

You just move the driver side clamp over so it uses the hole closest to the passenger side and drill a new hole for the other bolt. It moves that clamp over one width of the clamp. DJM’s website has instructions in PDF with pictures.

 

[Rocket Man]

http://djmsuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RK2000.pdf

 

[Front Street]

Thanks again! I actually just found the instructions shortly before you posted the link! Only took me two hours to get through old threads about instructions. The instructions are a must have when you're not looking directly under the truck!

Also, I'm going to reach out to Tony about any Warranty claims for the DJM endlinks since I bought the kit through him 3 years ago. As far as looking for other alternatives, it'll just be easier to order the same end links from him this Friday.

@NORCAL SS any insight into how fast new end links can be shipped when I place the order on Friday?

 

[01subCT]

With an adjustable pan hard bar do you still need to do these upgrades?I am also running 24s on my 01 suburban and I wanna get it handling good as possible.im using 2 inch drop spindles and 3inch coils.

 

[Rocket Man]

With an adjustable pan hard bar do you still need to do these upgrades?I am also running 24s on my 01 suburban and I wanna get it handling good as possible.im using 2 inch drop spindles and 3inch coils.

It depends. You can install the panhard bar and then look to see how close your swaybar is to the passenger side panhard bar mount with the suspension settled down. If it looks like it might hit going over bumps then there's your answer. With a 3" drop you'll probably be ok but no guarantee.

 

[01subCT]

It depends. You can install the panhard bar and then look to see how close your swaybar is to the passenger side panhard bar mount with the suspension settled down. If it looks like it might hit going over bumps then there's your answer. With a 3" drop you'll probably be ok but no guarantee.

Ok I'll check this weekend how bout the alignment with 24s are the factory adjusters gonna have enough adjustment to get the alignment correct or should I look at some of the brackets with a few more degrees made into them,.oh an thanks for such a quick reply with your help!!always appreciate some help

 

[Rocket Man]

Ok I'll check this weekend how bout the alignment with 24s are the factory adjusters gonna have enough adjustment to get the alignment correct or should I look at some of the brackets with a few more degrees made into them,.oh an thanks for such a quick reply with your help!!always appreciate some help

If you're doing drop spindles you should be fine. I'm running 26's and 2" spindles and mine was fine.

 

[01subCT]

If you're doing drop spindles you should be fine. I'm running 26's and 2" spindles and mine was fine.

Ok great thanks for your help

 

[Byoung1330]

Does the rk2000 kit from djm really help alot with the ride in the rear. My rear end rides pretty bad. I have mcgaughys spindles in front an I had crown suspension 4 inch coils in rear. Rode like crap. Would bottom out over big bumps. And I have done the free travel mod. Drilled and tapped after market bump stops and put them on top of my rear end where the factory ones hit. Still bottoms out. I have beltech nitro drop shocks. I took the crown 4 inch coils out an put in mcgaughys 3 inch. Still same problem. Doesn't ride that great so wondering if the trailing arm relocation and shorter end links really make that much of a difference . Any answers are appreciated thanks.

 

[Rocket Man]

Does the rk2000 kit from djm really help alot with the ride in the rear. My rear end rides pretty bad. I have mcgaughys spindles in front an I had crown suspension 4 inch coils in rear. Rode like crap. Would bottom out over big bumps. And I have done the free travel mod. Drilled and tapped after market bump stops and put them on top of my rear end where the factory ones hit. Still bottoms out. I have beltech nitro drop shocks. I took the crown 4 inch coils out an put in mcgaughys 3 inch. Still same problem. Doesn't ride that great so wondering if the trailing arm relocation and shorter end links really make that much of a difference . Any answers are appreciated thanks.

Your passenger side end link might be hitting your panhard bar mount. That’s where the DJM endlinks help by relocating the panhard an inch to the left.

 

[skyhighsami]

My passenger side endlink did the same thing. I have Belltech 5305 coils, adjustable panhard, and from what Tony said it looks like they didn't move the sway bar over which is why mine broke. So now I'm considering upgraded sway bars, new wheels, GMT900 brakes all in preparation for adding more power. After all is said and done I would like to end up with what a fullsize Trailblazer SS would be like or the current Tahoe RST is now. Too bad I can't get that badass 10 speed transmission the RST has in it in my 06 Yukon.

 

[skyhighsami]

Maybe y'all can answer one question for me. The shop that installed my lowering kit didn't install the two energy suspension bumpstops that came with Tony's kit. Where exactly do they go? Because my steering needs some TLC, it looks like I'm getting sway bars, GMT900 brakes, and new wheels and tires and I want to make damn sure my suspension is exactly perfect this time around.