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Originally Posted by charles06
Hi all,
Just upgraded my swaybars and trailing arms with Hotchkis units, and switched from Cognito tie-rods to Kryptonite. Amazing difference in handling. I wasn't sure if the sways would help much, but after a week of driving, I can say that the truck is definitely flatter going around corners, and power hook-up is better coming out. Obviously, it's no sports car, but it was a worthwhile improvement.
The Cognito tie-rods served me well for a few years, but they were getting ready to fail. Plus, the design of the Kryptonite units is better, IMO. And, yes, the bushings in the trailing arms squeek, even when lubed, but not bad enough to worry about.
I went with the Hotchkis sways designed for stock use, as the proper drop-links are already supplied with the Fabtech lift.
Hope this helps anyone who has considered this.
Charles
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I second the bit about going from Cognito to Kryptonite...big difference...way tighter handling. I ran the Cognitos for two years...good at first, but loose as a drunk goose and ready to fail towards the end.
Sway bars? Hmmmm...I just recently did everything you outlined (plus a Fabtech steering stabilizer) except the sway bars. Maybe that will be my Christmas present to myself along with brakes and rotors.