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Sway Bar Disconnect?

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#1 ·
I've searched the threads and couldn't find my answer.

I have an 02 TJ Sport with stock suspension. I'm headed to rowher flats tomorrow and want to disconnect my sway bar when I get there. I also want to re-connect the sway bar back before I get on the hwy.

How easy is it (or difficult) to disconnect and reconnect the sway bar. Would it take long?

Thanks for your input gentlemen....

BTW, your more than welcome to join. we've got a few Jeeps from another Jeep forum coming with us.

http://www.wranglerforum.com/california-jeep-forum/woodland-hills-area-15695.html#post194506
 
#6 ·
I have that page printed and folded in my back pocket.

My only dillema is that I'm wheeling tomorrow and do not have enough time to by the JKS. I'm stopping by Home depot tonight to purchase the required items for the homemade version.

I'm planning on zip tie-ing it to something once it's disconnected..not sure where yet. I'll figure it out when I get there.

Thanks for the input Gentlemen. hopefully we'll have some nice pics for u tomorrow.
 
#9 ·
rowher flats - sounds pretty flat.. :)

If you are not going to be twisting it up much - then dont' sweat it.

If you must - then just disconnect the stock one, I wouldn't go through the process of making home made disco's for one trip. Pick up a set of JKS disco's on Monday morning from someone(I know of a great place ;)) then spend an hour or two installing them. Now you won't ever have to fumble with the stocker again, and disconnecting will be a breeze.
 
#10 · (Edited)
I'm sorry, spring pErches... it was a typo.
I've never had problems with that but if you like to tie them up just to make sure they wont move.

You move the link off outwards and just swing it over on top of it. Note my home made quick discos too (took me about 20 seconds to disco my stock sway bar links). I'm using a bigger pin (1/2") though so it doesnt move in the sway bar link bushing. You have to pound it in there with a small hammer.
here is my pic.









 
#29 ·
This looks like a very bad idea, if you took this off road like this, you are just asking for trouble. Buy some small bungee cords or carry around a few zip ties and tie up the sway bar. It is better to be safe than sorry.

I'm sorry, spring pErches... it was a typo.
I've never had problems with that but if you like to tie them up just to make sure they wont move.

You move the link off outwards and just swing it over on top of it. Note my home made quick discos too (took me about 20 seconds to disco my stock sway bar links). I'm using a bigger pin (1/2") though so it doesnt move in the sway bar link bushing. You have to pound it in there with a small hammer.
here is my pic.
 
#23 ·
I and many other people use the home made ones and they work great if you don't have the cash to buy the JKS's.

If they do wear out and I'v had mine on for about 5 months and they are still in perfect shape you can always just go pick up another set for couple bucks.

Home made discos>Removing the stock bolts

I keep my stock bolts in my console if I ever need to put them back on and want to be connected.

~Lev
 
#26 ·
I disconnected my sway's for the trail and what a traction difference it provided. When it was time to re-connect, I used the clevis pins and they worked fine. I'm going to stock with the clevis pins...no need to drop $150 for the JKS. I;m going to weld the washer to the end of the clevis pin and use a 1/2" instead of the 7/16" pins. I will grind the 1/2" pins down and sand them smooth so it will have a snug fit. By having the washer welded to the end, I don;t need to worry about it ever coming off. I might even weld a nut to the end and then weld the washer to the nut.

I'll save that $150 for my diff covers.

Thanks for all your input.
 
#28 ·
I just bought some grade 8 bolts and have been using them. It takes a minute longer for me to disconnect but I don't have to wrestle with the torx from the factory and they don't wear out like the homemade discos do.

I'll eventually go with the JKSs though... or just say screw it and get an Antirock.
 
#30 ·
I've had NO problems putting my sway bar links there. I have not had any of my links fall off the perches, not even one. If one falls off the other one will keep it up. If you dont feel safe, feel free to tie it up there with a bunjee or something but i've never had it fall off.

Now i have 4" longer sway bar links so it's impossible for it to fall on its own as they are much longer and also a lot harder to rotate to the sides to get them over the springs.
 
#31 ·
I bought 1/2" clevis pins and grinded them down to a "snug fit" size to fit. I welded the washers to the end of the clevis pins. When I went offroad, i did leave the disconnected sways up on the spring area. It was tough to get it up there...I had to use a wrench to pry it up. For now I'm OK using the clevis pins.

When I get my 4" lift, then I will get some quick disconnects to make it fmore professional and reliable.

On that note, does nayone have a lift kit recommendation? I want my articulation to be outstanding. I don't want to spend thousands for a lift but I don't want a cheap lift kit either. Any suggestions?
 
#34 ·
If you decide to go the JKS route order from JKS website $20.00 Less then from 4WP at least in Fresno I already got mine then checked the web site. Live and learn.
 
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