ORD springs, 2-link, and exhaust

[ABH Customs]

Hello! If anybody out there is running ORD custom leafs with their 2-link traction bar kit, could you post up some photos of how you have it set up, and how you're running the exhaust? I'd like to get a better idea of what space I'm gonna be working with so I can get an accurate plan together for my exhaust, and also a general idea of where the traction bars are gonna ride. I know each truck is different and I will be finding my own IC, but I'd like to get some stuff together before the springs get here in 8 weeks.

 

[K85 Octane]

You mean like this? Though no ORD stuff is in this picture.

 

[ABH Customs]

You mean like this? Though no ORD stuff is in this picture.
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I mean the 2 link kit, basically like the lower links on a 4 link. One on each side

 

[HankScorpio]

I mean the 2 link kit, basically like the lower links on a 4 link. One on each side

That kits fairly new. I cant remember seeing anyone here running it yet. I have a single like above.

 

[obijuank5]

The exhaust and traction bars should not occupy the same space. Unlikely you’ll run into interference.

 

[cheavyk10]

The 2 link actually mounts on the under side of the frame and then on the bottom of the axle tube, under the leaf springs. Your exhaust should be unaffected. These photos stolen straight off ORD's site.
@Babaganoosh runs this set-up, maybe he can report on his experience.

 

[ABH Customs]

The 2 link actually mounts on the under side of the frame and then on the bottom of the axle tube, under the leaf springs. Your exhaust should be unaffected. These photos stolen straight off ORD's site.
@Babaganoosh runs this set-up, maybe he can report on his experience.
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That's what I'm hoping. I'm only running a 3" lift, so I was concerned my IC may require me to put the front mount up higher on the inside the frame, requiring a crossmember for a mount and taking up some real estate.

 

[cheavyk10]

Enlighten me, I am not sure what IC means.
I can tell you these links are meant to be cut to length after you cycle the suspension and mounted parallel.

 

[ABH Customs]

Enlighten me, I am not sure what IC means.
I can tell you these links are meant to be cut to length after you cycle the suspension and mounted parallel.

Sorry, it means "instant center". Basically cycle the suspension and find the "magic" pivot point and length where you have minimum/zero load on the bushings to prevent suspension binding during conpression/articulation. It's the same thing you're saying