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Old 11-23-2008 | 01:20 AM
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Default Is there a way to disconnect stock sway bar?

Or make disconnects yourself?

Anyone got a write-up?
Old 11-23-2008 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by chiefcherokee
Or make disconnects yourself?

Anyone got a write-up?
Yes just unbolt the lower nuts and then tie it up out of the way. it takes about 5 minutes to do. The bolt itself is pressed in so don't try to turn or wrench it out. You can always remove that bolt and replace it with a regular bolt so it's easier to disconnect. You will need a c-press/clamp to get the bolts out.
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Yes just unbolt the lower nuts and then tie it up out of the way. it takes about 5 minutes to do. The bolt itself is pressed in so don't try to turn or wrench it out. You can always remove that bolt and replace it with a regular bolt so it's easier to disconnect. You will need a c-press/clamp to get the bolts out.
Where are you supposed to tie it to?
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Where are you supposed to tie it to?
Some people use those velcro straps. They bolt or screw one end into the fender somewhere above the tire alongside the frame and then pull the sway bar up and wrap the velcro strap around it. Other's use stuff like straps, rubber tie downs, etc. Be creative
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use a clevis pin...like this
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...bar_Discos.htm
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i tried those before. NOISY. They would clunk like crazy on turns and leans. It seems tight at first and then becomes loose over time and there's nothing you can do to fix it. The rubber washer trick is new. I wonder if that helps it.
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Anyone know a quiet way to do it?
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i would give the rubber washers a try....
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Just take the sway bar off !
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Just take the sway bar off !
Not safe for a daily driver.

Just pick up a set of these, I have them on my 3in lift.

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xtr...sconnects.html
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Ok. I know how to disconnect them now but I just don't understand where I can fasten them. I didn't do it because I was acared it was gunna hang down and get f-ed up or something.

If I just unbolt them, I can re-bolt them for the road, right?

Sorry for my ignorance, I am still learning.
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Originally Posted by chiefcherokee
Ok. I know how to disconnect them now but I just don't understand where I can fasten them. I didn't do it because I was acared it was gunna hang down and get f-ed up or something.

If I just unbolt them, I can re-bolt them for the road, right?

Sorry for my ignorance, I am still learning.
you can do that, but its a PITA. if you let it hang down, it will get messed up on the trail. you can use bungees, or buy or make something like these:



http://www.dpgoffroad.com/dpg_products.htm

Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
Not safe for a daily driver.
if youre setup correctly, its fine. i dont run swaybars on the street.
Old 11-23-2008 | 07:27 PM
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you can do that, but its a PITA. if you let it hang down, it will get messed up on the trail. you can use bungees, or buy or make something like these:



http://www.dpgoffroad.com/dpg_products.htm



if youre setup correctly, its fine. i dont run swaybars on the street.
And your tires don't hit that?
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And your tires don't hit that?
thats not mine, and no, when i had that setup on my 31x10.5s on stock wheels, they didnt.
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Originally Posted by XJ Stryker
Not safe for a daily driver.

Just pick up a set of these, I have them on my 3in lift.

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xtr...sconnects.html
Do those make noises?



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