To wrap up the back end of the truck, there were only a few small items that needed to be installed. The panhard bar is pretty straight forward as it's length is also preset right out of the box.
After the panhard bar was bolted up, we installed the rear MuscleBar, end-links and axle brackets. The end-link mounting brackets are the only components in the kit that need to be welded on.
Before welding the brackets in place, we installed the Delrin sleeve onto the bar, and then the bushing. The Delrin sleeve will minimize binding throughout the motion of the bar, it also virtually eliminates the noise associated with poly or rubber bushings.
After we have the MuscleBar in place we double check our spacing to ensure there is no interference throughout the range of motion. Once the lateral spacing it set, we mock up the bracket location using the end-links and mark the axle tube. With our location verified, we used an angle grinder to remove the paint from the axle tube, put the brackets back in place and tack welded them to the tube. DO NOT do your finish welding with the end-links still attached to the bracket as the heat from welding will melt them. Simply unbolt the end-link and rotate it out of the way.
Once the bracket had cooled, we put a little paint on it to prevent rust and bolted everything back up.
As a side note, we decided to flip the bracket over and install longer end-links on the production kits. The new design will allow for more articulation of the MuscleBar and less end-link binding. I will post a picture of the new components when I have the truck back on the lift.
