Manual Swaybar Disconnect (non-Rubicon models)
07-05-2008, 06:48 PM
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For what it's worth, I don't think you really need to disconnect both sides of the sway bar... one side will do the trick. Relieving the tension between the two side is accomplished when you disconnect one link. It takes half the time, and you should be able to tie the link directly to the sway bar on the disconnected side. Because it's still attached on one side, the sway bar will stay out of the way during articulation of the axle. Having said this, that's how I used to do it on my YJ before I removed the bar completely (made for "interesting" street manners), but I have not tried this yet on my JK.
07-05-2008, 07:35 PM
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For what it's worth, I don't think you really need to disconnect both sides of the sway bar... one side will do the trick. Relieving the tension between the two side is accomplished when you disconnect one link. It takes half the time, and you should be able to tie the link directly to the sway bar on the disconnected side. Because it's still attached on one side, the sway bar will stay out of the way during articulation of the axle. Having said this, that's how I used to do it on my YJ before I removed the bar completely (made for "interesting" street manners), but I have not tried this yet on my JK.
Also, would the side still connected stuff up into the wheelwell like it would if it were disconnected?
To me it just seems easier and safer to get some quick discos for $99 and be done with it.
08-02-2008, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Roxster
For what it's worth, I don't think you really need to disconnect both sides of the sway bar... one side will do the trick. Relieving the tension between the two side is accomplished when you disconnect one link. It takes half the time, and you should be able to tie the link directly to the sway bar on the disconnected side. Because it's still attached on one side, the sway bar will stay out of the way during articulation of the axle. Having said this, that's how I used to do it on my YJ before I removed the bar completely (made for "interesting" street manners), but I have not tried this yet on my JK.
Also, would the side still connected stuff up into the wheelwell like it would if it were disconnected?
To me it just seems easier and safer to get some quick discos for $99 and be done with it.
I personally wouldn't want to try that, i would hate to guess what would mechanically interfere. the cost of a tire would spur me to take the extra few minutes to yank them both off.
08-02-2008, 06:52 AM
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DITTO, Takes all of a couple of min to reconnect the Teraflex. Well worth click. IMO
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08-02-2008, 07:04 AM
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01-01-2009, 08:28 AM
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Much better disconnected & aired down.
Here's a write-up I just put together on what to do with your disconnected sway bar.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...304#post866304
Here's a write-up I just put together on what to do with your disconnected sway bar.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...304#post866304