I agree w Adondo - when my front link broke the articulation was really good and I also got that slapping sound - although I really have nothing to compare it with since it was the first time with the new lift and it broke in like 10 minutes of being on the trail. The problem was when I got back on the road. Even with one link off the front dove when making L turns (the rt link broke). I was not confident over 60 mph.