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The original links are whimpy 1-¼” tube that is definitely not 0.25” wall.
When installing the links, be sure to note where the grease fittings are. You want them pointing up so they don’t get damaged by debris. It’s also important to note that one rod end has a left-handed thread and the other is a normal right-handed thread (this is what makes these links turnbuckles and easy to adjust). I4X makes it extra easy to know which is which by marking the LHT side, seen here. You can put the links in either way, but it would be wise to ensure the RHT threads are on the same end of the truck to avoid confusion when you’re adjusting things.
I4X does not include instructions, so installing the bolts can be a bit tricky. They only include two washers and these need to go inside the bracket to center the spherical bearing. However, it’s also a really good idea to have washers on the nut and bolt head side as well to better distribute the bolt loads. We ended up grabbing a few washers at the local hardware store (though they were not Grade 8).
Swanky! The new lower link looks super badass under our Isuzu. Time to do the other side!
Let’s hope these links solve our driveshaft wobbles. After making sure everything was tight (Isuzu requests the links be tightened to 100 lb-ft), we screwed in the zerk fittings and greased up our new joints.
