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Trouble with quick disconnects...

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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 02:44 PM
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Default Trouble with quick disconnects...

Any of you guys ever have issues with discos? I am on level ground but can't get these damn things off. Any tips?
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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Use a long screwdriver and use the coil mount as leverage. Comes right off easy! Add some grease when you put them back on to make it easier in the future!
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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i always keep a rubber mallet handy in case they need some "encouragement"
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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I rock the Jeep side to side. Sometimes this helps.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Rubber mallet here too.... Also at times had a buddy stand on the step ups on the side of your jeep(if you have them)..... BUT took care of that problem permanently.... Sold them and added the Currie Anti-rocks
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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I've found it's easiest to connect and disconnect if I have a second person to help. He gently pushes up or down on the bumper at that corner to align the pin with the hole in the link and take the pressure off of the pin. Then they slide right off and on super easy. You don't have to spend a lot of time looking for super level ground this way.
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 03:56 AM
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Same here 2 people and a rubber mallet if needed...
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 04:13 AM
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That just means you are not using them enough.

Make sure you keep them lubricated and don't be afraid to put some grease on the pins.

Like others have said pushing up or down on the front bumper while removing will help. If your front suspension is not level it puts tension on the sway bar.
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by twofourflinching
Any of you guys ever have issues with discos? I am on level ground but can't get these damn things off. Any tips?
I ran the JKS disco's for a long time , great product but just pain to take off and
Put back on. I recently switched to Metalcloak so you just take the bottom loose
Then swing up and pin them to a small bracket on frame, much better.....
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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This confirms my beliefs that it's just as easy to keep stock bars there for 110$ savings lol.


Takes me 5 minutes one person! I just have to bring my socket wrench which is in the back of jeep and poof they pop off lol.
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