With our ladder bars back in place, we measured to fabricate our Chassis Engineering diagonal link kit. With our 1-inch tube cut to length, our tube adapters and adjusting nut are tack-welded in place. We then took the assembly to a trusted friend who TIG welded the assembly together.
With our ladder bar system, it is relatively straightforward to install a diagonal link kit in replacement of our Panhard bar. These diagonal links, such as those offered by Chassis Engineering, install diagonally between the front ladder bar bracket and a rearend housing bracket. The diagonal design allows the suspension to stay centered while also permitting each side of the ladder bar and sprung suspension to operate independently. This helps the shocks perform their duties with a true vertical motion of the overall suspension.