Steinjager disconnects -- any remedy for the noise?
#1
JK Freak
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Steinjager disconnects -- any remedy for the noise?
As the title suggests, I have Steinjager sway bar disconnects up front and they rattle constantly. Is there any way to reduce the noise or is it just a "live with it" kind of thing?
Thx-
Thx-
#3
JK Enthusiast
Seriously though, buy a few rolls of electrical tape and give them a few wraps when you're done running, then take it off the next time you need to use them, or turn up the radio.
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#7
JK Freak
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Nope. Nearly brand new. Always made this noise. Like 2k miles on them.
Seems to be the disconnect end making noise.
I think there is some slack necessary to make it possible to move the collar to disconnect them. The return spring is no way stiff enough to prevent movement. If it was it would be impossible to disconnect them by hand.
Seems to be the disconnect end making noise.
I think there is some slack necessary to make it possible to move the collar to disconnect them. The return spring is no way stiff enough to prevent movement. If it was it would be impossible to disconnect them by hand.
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#8
JK Freak
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I've considered cutting a piece of a road bike (bicycle) inner tube and making sort of a "boot" to fit over the spring collar that would at least dampen the noise somewhat. Also I think it's not a horrible idea to grease that ball joint, and that might actually reduce the rattle a little bit. Might try those things this weekend and see if I can reduce the rattling some.
Since I drive most of the time with the top down/off and during the fall (coming up) a lot of the time with the doors off, I really hear this noise.
Since I drive most of the time with the top down/off and during the fall (coming up) a lot of the time with the doors off, I really hear this noise.
#9
JK Enthusiast
I've considered cutting a piece of a road bike (bicycle) inner tube and making sort of a "boot" to fit over the spring collar that would at least dampen the noise somewhat. Also I think it's not a horrible idea to grease that ball joint, and that might actually reduce the rattle a little bit. Might try those things this weekend and see if I can reduce the rattling some.
Looking at that spring, is there any way that you could tweak it a little with a pair of needle nose pliers to "adjust" the rate and stiffen it up a bit?
#10
JK Freak
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Might make the "boot" so it'll fit over the ball as well (hole in the side) that way maybe it'll help keep the grease on there.
If you go that route, I'd go with a heavy gooey kind of grease, like the red Lucas, and just a dab.
Lookingat that spring, is there any way that you could tweak it a little with a pair of needle nose pliers to "adjust" the rate and stiffen it up a bit?
(I have a ton of bike parts laying around...)