Disconnected on streets and highways
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Houston
Not saying you guys are wrong, but what would their case be? 
Why do you think the rubicon reconnects automatically? Liability for Chrysler....
In respect to lifts etc. If the lift was installed in a manner not in compliance with DOT regulations and an attorney or prosecutor wanted to raise the point.... Then yes it could end badly....unlikely but possible...
Now if you installed your lift and left parts off knowingly because it looked cool or whatever, that is pre planned negligence.....
What I'm saying here is if you do not take reasonable steps to insure the safety of those around you while driving.... You can be found guilty in the event something happens....
Last edited by Rploaded; Aug 29, 2013 at 06:35 AM.
JK Newbie
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From: Ohio
In Ohio, the statutes specifically say that it is illegal to disconnect any part of the factory suspension. I imagine that pretty much most other states have similar statutes. We also have maximum bumper heights (and they use the frame height if you lowered your bumper). Pretty sure that some of the lifted vehicles I see running around probably exceed those numbers.
JK Junkie
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From: The San Andreas Fault
I can't comment on the formal legality of it because on the local asphalt, from lights to lifts it seems like a free-for-all, but the body roll will cause your tires to break traction sooner under lateral load, so yes there could be causality (liability) pointed to the disconnected sway bars depending on the circumstances of an accident.
Last edited by spinlock; Aug 29, 2013 at 11:37 AM.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: San Juan Capistrano, CA
I had the same lift kit. By doing this, IMO you are missing out on of the best AEV features: road handling. The AEV springs are progressive so they are not rock hard during initial compression. By disconnecting the sway bars the load transfer will compress the tall springs on the outside of the turn inducing body roll. It probably doesn't feel like an early 70's Cadillac ocean-liner but it is definitely allowing more body roll therefore spoiling your road handling.
I can't comment on the formal legality of it because on the local asphalt, from lights to lifts it seems like a free-for-all, but the body roll will cause your tires to break traction sooner under lateral load, so yes there could be causality (liability) pointed to the disconnected sway bars depending on the circumstances of an accident.