Swaybar Links
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JK Super Freak
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From: Omaha, NE
Swaybar Links
Question...What exactly do these do? I know where they are, just dont fully understand what they will do for me. I have an 08 Unlimited X with Rubi shocks, is this something worth upgrading? I have no plans to lift, I will do light offroading but nothing to crazy (Imogene, Yankee Boy etc in Ouray CO) but nothing over the top. So to stop myself from rambling....
1) what do they do?
2) what are the advantages to upgrading?
3) what would you recommend for stock ride height?
1) what do they do?
2) what are the advantages to upgrading?
3) what would you recommend for stock ride height?
JK Enthusiast
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From: Olympia, WA
If you plan to take your jeep off road then yes a good upgrade. The sway bar links once disconnected allow your jeep to flex independent of your axel. I no off road adventures/lift are in your future then there is no reason to get new ones.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Mcalester, OK
Disconnecting the front sway bar allows for a much larger amount of wheel travel on the front axle when going over un-even terrain. The sway bar is there to keep the Jeep somewhat balanced for on-road driving (keeps the vehicle relatively flat while cornering, body roll is bad when taking a corner)
Don't try to drive on the road with your sway bar links disconnected.. it's like driving a small yacht on choppy water and can be rather dangerous. Should you attempt to pull off a corner too hard or an emergency maneuver to avoid something on the road, you're gonna be wallowing all over the place and risk rolling over.
you can test-
take your jeep off road as it stands.. run over some really un-even terrain and notice how far you can stuff a rear wheel up in the fender versus a front wheel. Disconnecting the front sway bar allows your front end to articulate just as well as the rear. I was shocked at how far the front end articulates when disconnected lol. It also makes for a much smoother ride when going down a rough road at a brisk pace (brisk being 5-15 mph)
Don't try to drive on the road with your sway bar links disconnected.. it's like driving a small yacht on choppy water and can be rather dangerous. Should you attempt to pull off a corner too hard or an emergency maneuver to avoid something on the road, you're gonna be wallowing all over the place and risk rolling over.
you can test-
take your jeep off road as it stands.. run over some really un-even terrain and notice how far you can stuff a rear wheel up in the fender versus a front wheel. Disconnecting the front sway bar allows your front end to articulate just as well as the rear. I was shocked at how far the front end articulates when disconnected lol. It also makes for a much smoother ride when going down a rough road at a brisk pace (brisk being 5-15 mph)
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JK Super Freak
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From: Omaha, NE
Disconnecting the front sway bar allows for a much larger amount of wheel travel on the front axle when going over un-even terrain. The sway bar is there to keep the Jeep somewhat balanced for on-road driving (keeps the vehicle relatively flat while cornering, body roll is bad when taking a corner)
Don't try to drive on the road with your sway bar links disconnected.. it's like driving a small yacht on choppy water and can be rather dangerous. Should you attempt to pull off a corner too hard or an emergency maneuver to avoid something on the road, you're gonna be wallowing all over the place and risk rolling over.
you can test-
take your jeep off road as it stands.. run over some really un-even terrain and notice how far you can stuff a rear wheel up in the fender versus a front wheel. Disconnecting the front sway bar allows your front end to articulate just as well as the rear. I was shocked at how far the front end articulates when disconnected lol. It also makes for a much smoother ride when going down a rough road at a brisk pace (brisk being 5-15 mph)
Don't try to drive on the road with your sway bar links disconnected.. it's like driving a small yacht on choppy water and can be rather dangerous. Should you attempt to pull off a corner too hard or an emergency maneuver to avoid something on the road, you're gonna be wallowing all over the place and risk rolling over.
you can test-
take your jeep off road as it stands.. run over some really un-even terrain and notice how far you can stuff a rear wheel up in the fender versus a front wheel. Disconnecting the front sway bar allows your front end to articulate just as well as the rear. I was shocked at how far the front end articulates when disconnected lol. It also makes for a much smoother ride when going down a rough road at a brisk pace (brisk being 5-15 mph)
JK Jedi Master
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JKS and TeraFlex seem to be the most popular. I like jks, but you'll be fine with any of them.
And just an opinion, but stay away from the rubi e-disco. It's a ton of money, and more trouble than it is worth.
And just an opinion, but stay away from the rubi e-disco. It's a ton of money, and more trouble than it is worth.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Mcalester, OK
Yea.. it's possible to put an electric disconnect in like the rubicon has, but that can be rather costly. Quick disconnects can be connected / disconnected in less than 30 seconds and are waaaaay cheaper than the electric disconnect that the rubicons offer.
Any disconnects will work (whatever your personal preference is, cost, which company you like ect), just make sure they are compatible with the amount of lift you have.. I bought disconnects rated for 2.5" - 6" of lift.. but my Jeep is sitting at stock height.. so now I either need to return them or get me some lift if I want to use quick disconnects lol
Any disconnects will work (whatever your personal preference is, cost, which company you like ect), just make sure they are compatible with the amount of lift you have.. I bought disconnects rated for 2.5" - 6" of lift.. but my Jeep is sitting at stock height.. so now I either need to return them or get me some lift if I want to use quick disconnects lol
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From: Mcalester, OK