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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 02:42 AM
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This my very first post on this amazing forum and I have to say that i'm so grateful
That I have learnt a lot only from the posts of members.
Thank you everyone for sharing your experience, Guidance and advices.
I Have a question which i asked many companies that modify jeeps but unfortunately got no reply from anyone. Hopefully you guys can help.
I have 2 door JK and I'm running of 35'' tires and 3.5" skyjacker Value Flex series lift kits include front and rear softride coil springs, lower single flex links, front double disconnect sway bar links, extended rear sway bar links, bump stop extensions and urethane tie rod boots,upper arm, Nitro shocks and steering stab.
Since this mode was done I lost the capability of disconnecting the sway bar electrically with the switch mounted on the dash (cam from factory)
What went wrong and what should I do to retain back the electric disconnect function.
Any advices or suggestions will be a great help
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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The only thought I have is if the wiring harness got unplugged at the disconnect motor. Your lift should not effect electronics. I'm sure others will have some more advise for you. Welcome to the forum.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by KCTW
The only thought I have is if the wiring harness got unplugged at the disconnect motor. Your lift should not effect electronics. I'm sure others will have some more advise for you. Welcome to the forum.
Thank you very much for your thoughts...I'll check that tomorrow morning and hopefully it will solve my issue...The dealer has no clew!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Al-Raisi
Thank you very much for your thoughts...I'll check that tomorrow morning and hopefully it will solve my issue...The dealer has no clew!!!
There's a 60 amp fuse too
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 03:38 AM
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all the wires are plugged in properly and one info I haven't shared is that when I press the switch basically the sway bar doesn't get disconnected and I get flashing lights instead of steady light!!
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 06:10 AM
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Sometimes it won't disconnect until you are on flat ground. Then when you articulate a little it will disconnect.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by pontiac31
Sometimes it won't disconnect until you are on flat ground. Then when you articulate a little it will disconnect.
Thank you for your advice..I'll try that for sure in two days time and hopefully it will work.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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If I recall correctly it only disconnect in 4low also. So you need to put your transfer case into 4low, push the disconnect button, and then drive a bit on level ground before it will disengage. The light will flash a bit at first but after driving maybe 10 feet the light should stay on indicating it has disconnected.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Biginboca
If I recall correctly it only disconnect in 4low also. So you need to put your transfer case into 4low, push the disconnect button, and then drive a bit on level ground before it will disengage. The light will flash a bit at first but after driving maybe 10 feet the light should stay on indicating it has disconnected.
Tomorrow I'll reach home and I'll try it.. I always put in 4L and tried to disconnected from stand still maybe as you suggested I have to drive it for few meters .
Thank you guys for trying to help to resolve the issue that I'm facing.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Biginboca
If I recall correctly it only disconnect in 4low also. So you need to put your transfer case into 4low, push the disconnect button, and then drive a bit on level ground before it will disengage. The light will flash a bit at first but after driving maybe 10 feet the light should stay on indicating it has disconnected.
It disconnects in 4hi, too.

Go here to see how it works, and why you may need to move to get it to disconnect/re-connect:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...rtbar%29-Study.

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