And so it begins...

[ZEUS]

How in the world... I can't believe I never saw this thread! Looks like you two are having a GREAT time!

Just a heads up regarding the Calmini sway bars... to my understanding the Calmini versions are rated against the Trooper sways and using them on a VX actually increases body roll. The VX reportedly uses larger diameter performance sways than what's in a Trooper. Perhaps Chris/Marlin could measure the RS versus VX sway bars - not sure if that would supply the answer or not, but maybe?

Keep on keepin on, but be safe - that teeter totter freaks me out!

[Buffy]

I decided against the Calmini sway bars. I took my stock ones and had them powder coated and ordered some greasable sway bar links from Indy 4X. It has been a fun project made even more enjoyable that the wife will get out in the garage and turn wrenches with me.

[Buffy]

Did some assembling this evening. I am hoping to have the rear end installed by tomorrow afternoon.

Putting the rearend together with new stainless brake lines from Indy4X...



Old and new rear bump stops...



The valve covers with new higher metallic coating...



A shame to cover all this work up, but at least it won't rust again...

[Buffy]

I pulled the axles so I can have the dust shields replaced. I was shocked to see how beefy the axles are.

For those who have not seen them...