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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by adgraybda
Great, this is the kit i was going to be installing after winter break. First off its good your alright. How big of a problem is not having the extended sway links? (obviously it was a problem for you but wondering if i would be good for a month or two till i got some). Also if it is a problem now i dont know if i should spend the money on new sway links or just sell this BB and put the money towards a more compleate kit
You only need longer sway bar links if you use shock extenders or longer shock.
This is a pretty rare occurance. You should be fine till you get the longer links
The Full Traction lift by itself is fine, just be sure to throw out the track bar relocation bracket.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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i wonder if that applys if you have the rubicon eltric disconnect? some p eople with the 2 bb might not need it then right?
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy9mm
Most of the smaller lifts and even 2.5 and 3 inch lifts do not have the extended swaybar links with their kits, except for the rear. I feel that these should be included in most of these lift kits or even should be addressed by the companies that there may be an issue of safety from not extending the front swaybar links. I am glad you are ok though...
maybe ....just maybe, ya'll should read the instructions first!!!

then you would know to put the factory rear links up front and fix this issue before it becomes one
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Sounds to me if you don't do ridiculously stupid SHIT, you won't have any trouble.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by joejeeper
I would order the teraflex quick disconnects to go w/ your bb. I think they are about a $100.00 and you can get the ones that fit 0-3" lift. I have them w/ RC BB, works great. Joe

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You only need longer sway bar links if you use shock extenders or longer shock.
This is a pretty rare occurance. You should be fine till you get the longer links
The Full Traction lift by itself is fine, just be sure to throw out the track bar relocation bracket.
Thanks for the advice guys
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by TBEASLEY
maybe ....just maybe, ya'll should read the instructions first!!!

then you would know to put the factory rear links up front and fix this issue before it becomes one
Iam getting the 2.5 rc and your saying that i dont have to worry about this if i install just like the instructions say? and you guys that have the problem didnt you install like the instructions?
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Q8
Iam getting the 2.5 rc and your saying that i dont have to worry about this if i install just like the instructions say? and you guys that have the problem didnt you install like the instructions?
If you don't add shock extenders or longer shocks you should be fine. Apparently he added the shock extenders and didn't add longer sway bar links at the same time. which aloud-ed his front Axel to drop causing the sway bar links to straighten out and when the wheels hit the ground they reversed them selfs. If he had not put the shock extenders on the shocks would have limited the Axel drop. The moral of the story is if you add longer shocks or extenders longer sway bar links are a must.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhino64
If you don't add shock extenders or longer shocks you should be fine. Apparently he added the shock extenders and didn't add longer sway bar links at the same time. which aloud-ed his front Axel to drop causing the sway bar links to straighten out and when the wheels hit the ground they reversed them selfs. If he had not put the shock extenders on the shocks would have limited the Axel drop. The moral of the story is if you add longer shocks or extenders longer sway bar links are a must.
And in the kit it says i have to add the shock extensions. if i dont add them how will the jeep drive? arent they a must? and how come this was not addressed by the manufacturers?
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Q8
And in the kit it says i have to add the shock extensions. if i dont add them how will the jeep drive? arent they a must? and how come this was not addressed by the manufacturers?


you need to use the shock extenders or longer shocks!!Just follow the directions and you will be fine. I ran the RC BB for a year or more with no issues like this and a buddy of mine is running it now with no problems.off road on road,and everything in between no problems.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Q8
And in the kit it says i have to add the shock extensions. if i dont add them how will the jeep drive? arent they a must? and how come this was not addressed by the manufacturers?
No their not really a must. It will drive fine but it would be best to add longer shocks or extenders and sway bar links so you will get better articulation. If your reason is just larger tires then you should be good to go. I have the BB and I matched my shocks to the BB and added disco [TeraFlex] so I could get a little better articulation. Due to warranty issues [auto] I didn't add larger tires. Mfg. reason probably cost.


That RC 2.5 lift just has extenders for the rear not front. The front is were the problem is. He has a full traction BB it's different then yours.
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