I decided to try the easy disconnect that a lot of guys have been using. I haven't heard bad things so I gave it whirl. In theory this is easy as pie but as always something comes up.

What you need...

2 Tine pins. 7/16th by 2"
2 wire hair pins
Elec. Tape

1. There is a torx bolt and a nut. It is a t55 torx head...i didn't need it because of how tight the bolt was due to rust. take the nut off.



2. Loosen the sway bar mounts...two bolts on each side. This is a good time to replace/check your bushings if you need it. Having the sway bar loose makes it alot easier to remove the links from the bolt. The link slide off..however there is a spacer in there and most of the time it is fixed to the bolt again due to rust. Spray it with some pb blaster then plier or hammer it off. Try to keep its integrity because you will need it later.

3. The stupid bolts are pressed into the mount and rusted most of the time so you will either need a lot of strength behind the hammer and risk bending the mounts or use a c-clamp or pitman arm puller to unpress the bolts. Spray them down with pb blaster and wait a while if you have to...don't break the mounts!

Pain in the but bolts....




I used c-clamp


4. Now that the bolts are gone the rest is easy day. Put two pieces of elctrical tape on the pin...like so...

 

5. Put the pin in the mount and then put the spacer back on....the tape keeps noise down. Some people use 1/2 inch pin instead of 7/16 but you have to grind them down.





6. Put link back on and slide in the lock pin.





7. I had to disconnect the stabilizer in order to get the c clamp on the passenger side. It is easy..two bolts.

Hope this helps someone!

 

Looks great! That is a relatively easy mod I have never thought of. Have you driven with them yet? Any noises or rattling?

 

I drove with them and I was really surprised to not hear anything. I am sure without the tape noise would be an issue. But it is strong and super easy!

 

i jus ordered my sway arm links im gonna do this thanks for all the pics and write up

 

nice tip thanks, I feel dumb not thinkin of it!

 

I would throw a washer on two on there just in case the moved a little and pressed up against the pin.

 

Definitely going to be doing this! Thanks for the good write up, Colin!

 

Yeah that is a good call...i thought about it after the fact plan on throwing some on tomorrow shouldn't take long since they are now quick disconnects!!!

Thanks for the comps everyone!

 

Good chance you will be replacing the rubber in that within 6 months. It works for a while then it starts to chatter

My experience anyways

 

i did the same thing on my jeep, but i used a tractor pin instead of a hitch clip, i have no rattleing issues, but i needed a washer to reduce some slop, but since the pin is smaller then the hole there is still a little play, i can feel it when im driving but its not bad at all, deffinately a good cheap mod

 

nice. im doin this now as a matter a fact

 

I noticed with my lift ...it rides nicer on road with them disconected... dude i bought jeep from.. i guess didnt tight one of the bolts... and it fell of.. so i disconected it.. and, hummmmm even the gf noticed its a nicer ride..

 

I'd be worried about the pins holding them in. I can see those getting destroyed and letting go.

 

I will keep my eye on them but there isnt too much stress put on them unless your wheeling. I will check in a few days and let you know if there are any stress bends.