{"product_id":"kdss-rear-sway-bar-drop-kit-upgraded-billet-fixed-link","title":"KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Upgraded Billet Fixed Link)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #fefeff;\"\u003eFits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #fefeff;\"\u003e2010–Current 4Runner \/ GX460 \/ Prado 150 with KDSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eFree U.S. Shipping | Ships within 24–48 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"193\" data-start=\"158\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #d00101; color: #f0f2f5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"193\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eImportant Note on KDSS Lean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"194\"\u003eKDSS drop kits — \u003cstrong data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eours or any other manufacturer’s\u003c\/strong\u003e — are \u003cstrong data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"254\"\u003enot designed to fix or prevent KDSS lean\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eKDSS lean is caused by an \u003cstrong data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"327\"\u003eimbalance in the KDSS hydraulic system\u003c\/strong\u003e, not by sway bar position, links, or suspension geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eIf you believe a drop kit corrects KDSS lean, you’ve likely been misinformed.\u003cbr data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"509\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease reach out to us directly\u003c\/strong\u003e for accurate guidance instead of relying on forum speculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eAn upgraded KDSS rear drop solution that replaces the \u003cstrong data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"726\"\u003eOEM passenger-side fixed KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"772\"\u003elonger, stronger billet 7075 aluminum link\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining a spacer on the driver-side KDSS strut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eThis kit accomplishes the \u003cstrong data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"903\"\u003esame goal as rear KDSS drop spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e, but does it in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"961\"\u003estronger, safer, and more trail-resilient way\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eWhy This Exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eWith modern suspension setups, KDSS trucks are being wheeled harder than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eIn certain off-road scenarios—especially dropping off ledges or landing on rocks—the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eOEM passenger-side fixed KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e can take a direct hit. When that happens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eThe factory link can \u003cstrong data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003ebend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eThe sway bar becomes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003emisaligned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003eThat misalignment can then \u003cstrong data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003estress or damage the KDSS shock shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eOnce the system is out of alignment, problems compound quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003eThis upgraded billet link eliminates that weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1554\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003eReplaces the weak OEM \u003cstrong data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003efixed passenger-side KDSS link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1638\"\u003eMaintains correct sway bar position under full droop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003ePrevents sway bar misalignment that can damage the KDSS strut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003eAllows \u003cstrong data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003efull suspension droop\u003c\/strong\u003e when running extended-travel rear shocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eRepositions the system while keeping the KDSS strut piston in its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eOEM operating range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eProvides clearance to run up to a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003e285\/70\/17 spare tire in the factory location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003eOEM Failure Example (See Photos Below)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0239\/1011\/files\/kdsslinkproblem.jpg?v=1766611367\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eThe OEM fixed link is a known weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2286\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003eHard trail impacts can bend the link, which forces the sway bar out of position. Once that happens, the KDSS shock can be pushed into a bad angle and suffer internal or shaft damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2288\"\u003eThis billet link removes that failure point entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003eCNC-machined from \u003cstrong data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2395\"\u003e7075 aircraft-grade billet aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2437\"\u003eSignificantly stronger than OEM steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2477\"\u003eDesigned to withstand direct impacts without bending\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2593\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2593\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eAnodized \u003cstrong data-end=\"2557\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003eblack finish\u003c\/strong\u003e (only color available at this time)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2596\"\u003eOverbuilt for real off-road use, not just daily driving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eThe spacer itself does not need to be 7075—the spacer only repositions the strut.\u003cbr data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2774\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003efixed link takes the load\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why this upgrade matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2812\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2820\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2842\"\u003e(1) \u003cstrong data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2846\"\u003e7075 billet fixed link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2875\"\u003ePre-installed ¾\" Pro Bearing uniball\u003c\/strong\u003e with snap ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e(2) M10 × 1.25 × 60mm flange head bolts (clear zinc)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3015\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3015\" data-start=\"2988\"\u003e(2) M10 × 1.25 locking nuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"3016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3063\" data-start=\"3018\"\u003e(2) Stainless steel high-misalignment spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"3064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"3066\"\u003e(2) Washers \u003cem data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003e(not used on all vehicles). If you have room because you have the round bushing and thinner smaller cap.   Run the washers with the locking nuts.   If you have an updated bushing and bottom cap ( thicker , typically 2018+ ) then no need for washers  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3106\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2812\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2821\"\u003eKit Options \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003eChoose the option that fits your current setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3320\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2995\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2995\" data-start=\"2898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2938\" data-start=\"2898\"\u003eRear KDSS Drop Spacers (Pair) – $180\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2941\" data-start=\"2938\"\u003eThe old school solution. Simple and effective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"2997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003eBillet Fixed Link Only – $200\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3035\" data-start=\"3032\"\u003eFor customers who already have \u003cstrong data-end=\"3093\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003etwo rear drop spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to upgrade the OEM fixed link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3320\" data-start=\"3135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3320\" data-start=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3186\" data-start=\"3137\"\u003eBillet Fixed Link + Driver-Side Spacer – $250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3189\" data-start=\"3186\"\u003eThe upgraded setup. Stronger, cleaner, and built for harder use.\u003cbr data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3255\"\u003eCall it the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3288\" data-start=\"3272\"\u003eGucci option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want — no judgment here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3322\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3365\" data-start=\"3327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3365\" data-start=\"3331\"\u003eAlready Have Two Drop Spacers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3471\" data-start=\"3366\"\u003eIf you already own \u003cstrong data-end=\"3415\" data-start=\"3385\"\u003etwo rear KDSS drop spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition and are upgrading to the billet link:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003e📧 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3486\" data-start=\"3476\"\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3487\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3503\" data-start=\"3489\"\u003eDom@DrKDSS.com\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-i9agxugi.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3515\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003eInclude:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3573\" data-start=\"3516\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3542\" data-start=\"3516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3542\" data-start=\"3518\"\u003ePhotos of your spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3545\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3573\" data-start=\"3557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3573\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eVehicle info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3677\" data-start=\"3575\"\u003eYou may be eligible for a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3615\" data-start=\"3601\"\u003e$40 credit\u003c\/strong\u003e toward the billet link.\u003cbr data-end=\"3642\" data-start=\"3639\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3677\" data-start=\"3642\"\u003eEligibility depends on condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3682\" data-start=\"3679\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3688\"\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3907\" data-start=\"3712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3780\" data-start=\"3712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3780\" data-start=\"3714\"\u003eWorks \u003cstrong data-end=\"3728\" data-start=\"3720\"\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"3744\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003eDRKDSS\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"3762\" data-start=\"3748\"\u003eTreaty Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e rear drop spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3823\" data-start=\"3781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3823\" data-start=\"3783\"\u003eSpacer dimensions must match this system ( 2” spacer) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3853\" data-start=\"3824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3853\" data-start=\"3826\"\u003eKDSS-equipped vehicles only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3907\" data-start=\"3854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3907\" data-start=\"3856\"\u003eNot compatible with random or unknown spacer brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3912\" data-start=\"3909\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3943\" data-start=\"3914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3943\" data-start=\"3918\"\u003eDo You Need This Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4168\" data-start=\"3944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3990\" data-start=\"3944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3990\" data-start=\"3946\"\u003eRunning extended-travel rear shocks? \u003cstrong data-end=\"3990\" data-start=\"3983\"\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4028\" data-start=\"3991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4028\" data-start=\"3993\"\u003eWheeling harder than stock? \u003cstrong data-end=\"4028\" data-start=\"4021\"\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4097\" data-start=\"4029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4097\" data-start=\"4031\"\u003eWant to run a \u003cstrong data-end=\"4064\" data-start=\"4045\"\u003e285\/70\/17 spare\u003c\/strong\u003e in the factory location? \u003cstrong data-end=\"4097\" data-start=\"4090\"\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4168\" data-start=\"4098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4168\" data-start=\"4100\"\u003eMall crawler that never articulates? 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Lower the sway bar to gain clearance.  If you don’t have spacer, you will lower the sway bar until you can get space between sway bar and kdss strut. KDSS strut will need to be fully extended to allow spacer to fit. Jack up the sway bar until busing makes contact with kdss strut  install the hardware for kdss strut side. Torque to 70lbs and use blue loctite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"5087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5036\"\u003eRemove the OEM fixed link \u0026amp; spacer ( if you have spacers already) and replace with the billet link\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5085\"\u003eTorque top frame-side bolt to 90 ft-lbs (blue loctite is recommended) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5150\"\u003eJack the sway bar back into position ( strut will compress) until the bushing on passenger side contacts billet link and install hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5194\"\u003eTorque lower hardware to 70 ft-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003eLocking nuts included — \u003cstrong data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003eno Loctite required on the bolts facing up and down  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5316\"\u003eAdd \u003cstrong data-start=\"5257\" data-end=\"5278\"\u003etorque hash marks\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick visual inspection after use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4338\" data-start=\"4335\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4356\" data-start=\"4340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4356\" data-start=\"4344\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4686\" data-start=\"4357\"\u003e✅ Prevents bending of the OEM KDSS fixed link\u003cbr data-end=\"4405\" data-start=\"4402\"\u003e✅ Protects the KDSS strut from misalignment damage\u003cbr data-end=\"4458\" data-start=\"4455\"\u003e✅ Allows full rear suspension droop\u003cbr data-end=\"4496\" data-start=\"4493\"\u003e✅ Eliminates track bar and sway bar interference\u003cbr data-end=\"4547\" data-start=\"4544\"\u003e✅ Supports extended-travel suspension setups\u003cbr data-end=\"4594\" data-start=\"4591\"\u003e✅ Clears 285\/70\/17 spare tire in factory location\u003cbr data-end=\"4646\" data-start=\"4643\"\u003e✅ Stronger than any OEM KDSS rear link\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4691\" data-start=\"4688\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4710\" data-start=\"4693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4710\" data-start=\"4697\"\u003eReal Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4921\" data-start=\"4711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4782\" data-start=\"4711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4782\" data-start=\"4713\"\u003eYou don’t \u003cem data-end=\"4729\" data-start=\"4723\"\u003eneed\u003c\/em\u003e this kit — but once you wheel harder, you’ll want it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4818\" data-start=\"4783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4818\" data-start=\"4785\"\u003eSome people buy it for function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4848\" data-start=\"4819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4848\" data-start=\"4821\"\u003eSome buy it for clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4886\" data-start=\"4849\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4886\" data-start=\"4851\"\u003eSome buy it because it looks cool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4921\" data-start=\"4887\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4921\" data-start=\"4889\"\u003eAll of those reasons are valid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4976\" data-start=\"4923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4976\" data-start=\"4923\"\u003e20% restock fee applies. 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