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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Here is a way to do your own quick disconnect mod. I stopped by Home Depot and bought these items:

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Then I drilled out the hole in the pin a little bigger so that the locking pin would fit. This is what it looked like after I installed it.

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It only took me about 30 minutes, well worth it. Now lets see how it works.

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Not bad at all. Now it's time to test it in the field, lol. Good luck guys and let me know if and how long this mod works for you. ENJOY and tread lightly.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Yupp running like that for over a year
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Hrdtyme
Here is a way to do your own quick disconnect mod. I stopped by Home Depot and bought these items:

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Then I drilled out the hole in the pin a little bigger so that the locking pin would fit. This is what it looked like after I installed it.

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It only took me about 30 minutes, well worth it. Now lets see how it works.

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Not bad at all. Now it's time to test it in the field, lol. Good luck guys and let me know if and how long this mod works for you. ENJOY and tread lightly.
Do you get any rattle while driving? And can you notice any premature wear on the pins? I really want to do this, but having my swaybars disconnect from a broken pin after hitting a speedbump or a pothole would be a PITA.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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New to jeeps, what does that do. Help you flex more?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202
Yupp running like that for over a year
Oh that's great.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Gforce!

Do you get any rattle while driving? And can you notice any premature wear on the pins? I really want to do this, but having my swaybars disconnect from a broken pin after hitting a speedbump or a pothole would be a PITA.
No it doesn't rattle yet and I hope it doesn't break on road. I keep a spare bolt and nut just in case. All is well so far.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by amick218
New to jeeps, what does that do. Help you flex more?
Yes it does help you flex.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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I did the very same thing on my 2012 Sport when I first got it and took off ASAP. It rattled and made a clunking noise because as you may expect its not as tight as a factory bolt. Now, I just take a 18mm wrench pair by craftman. The really long and thin ones. I just unbolt and zip tie and bolt back on when I am done wheeling.

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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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I had this set up for about a month and started to notice my front end getting squirrely on me a little. I threw my bolts back on and it was much better so I am not confident in this set up. This was my experience running a 3" lift and 35's so it may be different for others.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bigchelis
I did the very same thing on my 2012 Sport when I first got it and took off ASAP. It rattled and made a clunking noise because as you may expect its not as tight as a factory bolt. Now, I just take a 18mm wrench pair by craftman. The really long and thin ones. I just unbolt and zip tie and bolt back on when I am done wheeling.

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If you have the same exact pieces I have on the receipt shown it will not rattle. Mine fits nice and right with no rattles. If you use the wrong diameter and length it will rattle. It can have no play in it so when u mod it use a lil perfection on you fitting.
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