Securing sway Bar when disconnecting PICS....
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AlohaJunkie (02-06-2022)
04-15-2017, 03:23 AM
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I'll dig up pictures but just weld a nut to the frame and then carry around a single bolt. Disconnect, swing the bar past the nut, insert bolt, go wheel. I've been using my system for 7 years now. I do have the JKS links so they store in the vehicle but I did the same thing with a friend's RK disconnects (where the link remains attached to the sway bar). With the RK you've got to weld a nut to both sides to secure the links. We're yet to see an issue.
04-15-2017, 05:04 AM
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The sway links are disconnected so you throw them in the back. There's no need for zip ties with my setup.
On the RK links we ran my bolt through the free end of the link and into the nut on the frame. No need for zip ties.
It's dirty but you get the point, look for the bolt holding the bar up.
On the RK links we ran my bolt through the free end of the link and into the nut on the frame. No need for zip ties.
It's dirty but you get the point, look for the bolt holding the bar up.
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04-17-2017, 08:39 AM
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04-17-2017, 11:49 AM
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Just a note for those looking to do this to actually check tire clearances! Make sure your mounting location doesn't cause that post to rip up your brand new tires. Especially when turned and stuffed. And if you don't have the kind with the post, ignore this...
I picked up a few nite ize gear ties to use instead of zip ties, (kind of like big twist ties from a loaf of bread), and secure the swaybar in its normal position, not angled up. They seem to be holding up well, though I don't use them very often.
I picked up a few nite ize gear ties to use instead of zip ties, (kind of like big twist ties from a loaf of bread), and secure the swaybar in its normal position, not angled up. They seem to be holding up well, though I don't use them very often.
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04-17-2017, 11:55 AM
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Just a note for those looking to do this to actually check tire clearances! Make sure your mounting location doesn't cause that post to rip up your brand new tires. Especially when turned and stuffed. And if you don't have the kind with the post, ignore this...
I picked up a few nite ize gear ties to use instead of zip ties, (kind of like big twist ties from a loaf of bread), and secure the swaybar in its normal position, not angled up. They seem to be holding up well, though I don't use them very often.
I picked up a few nite ize gear ties to use instead of zip ties, (kind of like big twist ties from a loaf of bread), and secure the swaybar in its normal position, not angled up. They seem to be holding up well, though I don't use them very often.
04-17-2017, 02:23 PM
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I've adjusted my mounts for when I moved from aftermarket to factory wheels.....but you raise a good point. I had no issues with the bar up high and aftermarket wheels. Factory wheels required the mount to be much lower. I tucked the rear tire and the opposing front tire at full cut to see whee it 'may' rub-- I'd encourage anyone looking to go semi-permanent like I did to do the same.
