quick question sway bar links
#91
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Re: quick question sway bar links
Then of course you would be running leaf springs:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
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Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
#92
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Re: quick question sway bar links
Then of course you would be running leaf springs:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
#93
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Re: quick question sway bar links
Then of course you would be running leaf springs:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
#94
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Re: quick question sway bar links
Only extreme due to having been there....
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
#95
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Re: quick question sway bar links
Only extreme due to having been there....
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
#96
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
Only extreme due to having been there....
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
#97
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
Only extreme due to having been there....
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
I am some damn glad I had mine hooked up when it 'was' checked.
Mike
Jerry McG wrote:
>
> Just my $.02 worth, but I think Mike's concerns area a bit on the extreme
> side. I for one would not drive a TJ on the highway with the sway bar
> disconnected, simply because they're so damn squirrely. However, if you got
> in a bad scrape it's highly unlikely the investigators would even notice it
> was unhooked.
>
> An issue with TJs that's been a concern since the beginning is that the rear
> axle can tend to "steer" the front when off road. As a result, Currie
> developed their "Anti-Rock" sway bar, which has far less roll resistance,
> but enough to maintain proper transfer weight front to the rear when the
> suspension's bound up. It's been effective enough that I'm now starting to
> see them fitted to SOA as well as coil sprung rigs.
>
> So, bottom line, I'd advise you keep it connected until you hit the trail.
> OTOH, I tossed the sway bar & both track bars from my Dynatrac 44 & 60
> equipped YJ years ago and haven't missed 'em. It just depends upon the
> suspension, and a sensible driver.
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0404231014.666ee188@posting.google.c om...
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the
> trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without
> them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
#98
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
I do not recommend removing the rear sway bar at all. If it was even
moderately safe to do so the lift kit companies would be selling disconnects
for it. There isn't one company that makes them or recommends removing
them. The only thing limiting your vehicle leaning in off camber situation
would be the shocks. Not me.
Sean
99TJ
00XJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0404230756.1426359d@posting.google.c om...
> While I agree that you should avoid driving on the road without the
> swaybar connected, it's not like the jeep is gonna flip at the first
> slight turn you make.
>
> I have forgotten to reconnect mine after a trail before. You
> definitely notice looser handling, so you need to make sure you don't
> go as fast, and drive extra defensively (read: look further down the
> road) so you don't have to make sudden corrections or avoidance moves.
> If you drive carefully and realize the jeep is going to be more
> unresponsive to sudden changes in direction, you can usually handle it
> ok.
>
> That said, I would still recommend leaving them connected and just
> bring your T55 to the trail to remove them there. Even if you do drive
> extremely defensively, it's always possible to have some idiot out
> there cause you to react suddenly, and the unexpected body roll
> without a swaybar could surprise you and cause you to get in an
> accident. If I notice the swaybar is still disconnected when I forget
> to reconnect it, I'll usually pull over and reconnect it before
> proceeding. I don't like the erratic curve response with it
> disconnected on the road.
>
> So how's that for arguing both sides of the point? ;-)
>
>
> "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:<hO%hc.31812$kc2.450150@nnrp1.uunet.ca>...
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
moderately safe to do so the lift kit companies would be selling disconnects
for it. There isn't one company that makes them or recommends removing
them. The only thing limiting your vehicle leaning in off camber situation
would be the shocks. Not me.
Sean
99TJ
00XJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0404230756.1426359d@posting.google.c om...
> While I agree that you should avoid driving on the road without the
> swaybar connected, it's not like the jeep is gonna flip at the first
> slight turn you make.
>
> I have forgotten to reconnect mine after a trail before. You
> definitely notice looser handling, so you need to make sure you don't
> go as fast, and drive extra defensively (read: look further down the
> road) so you don't have to make sudden corrections or avoidance moves.
> If you drive carefully and realize the jeep is going to be more
> unresponsive to sudden changes in direction, you can usually handle it
> ok.
>
> That said, I would still recommend leaving them connected and just
> bring your T55 to the trail to remove them there. Even if you do drive
> extremely defensively, it's always possible to have some idiot out
> there cause you to react suddenly, and the unexpected body roll
> without a swaybar could surprise you and cause you to get in an
> accident. If I notice the swaybar is still disconnected when I forget
> to reconnect it, I'll usually pull over and reconnect it before
> proceeding. I don't like the erratic curve response with it
> disconnected on the road.
>
> So how's that for arguing both sides of the point? ;-)
>
>
> "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:<hO%hc.31812$kc2.450150@nnrp1.uunet.ca>...
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#99
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
I do not recommend removing the rear sway bar at all. If it was even
moderately safe to do so the lift kit companies would be selling disconnects
for it. There isn't one company that makes them or recommends removing
them. The only thing limiting your vehicle leaning in off camber situation
would be the shocks. Not me.
Sean
99TJ
00XJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0404230756.1426359d@posting.google.c om...
> While I agree that you should avoid driving on the road without the
> swaybar connected, it's not like the jeep is gonna flip at the first
> slight turn you make.
>
> I have forgotten to reconnect mine after a trail before. You
> definitely notice looser handling, so you need to make sure you don't
> go as fast, and drive extra defensively (read: look further down the
> road) so you don't have to make sudden corrections or avoidance moves.
> If you drive carefully and realize the jeep is going to be more
> unresponsive to sudden changes in direction, you can usually handle it
> ok.
>
> That said, I would still recommend leaving them connected and just
> bring your T55 to the trail to remove them there. Even if you do drive
> extremely defensively, it's always possible to have some idiot out
> there cause you to react suddenly, and the unexpected body roll
> without a swaybar could surprise you and cause you to get in an
> accident. If I notice the swaybar is still disconnected when I forget
> to reconnect it, I'll usually pull over and reconnect it before
> proceeding. I don't like the erratic curve response with it
> disconnected on the road.
>
> So how's that for arguing both sides of the point? ;-)
>
>
> "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:<hO%hc.31812$kc2.450150@nnrp1.uunet.ca>...
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
moderately safe to do so the lift kit companies would be selling disconnects
for it. There isn't one company that makes them or recommends removing
them. The only thing limiting your vehicle leaning in off camber situation
would be the shocks. Not me.
Sean
99TJ
00XJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0404230756.1426359d@posting.google.c om...
> While I agree that you should avoid driving on the road without the
> swaybar connected, it's not like the jeep is gonna flip at the first
> slight turn you make.
>
> I have forgotten to reconnect mine after a trail before. You
> definitely notice looser handling, so you need to make sure you don't
> go as fast, and drive extra defensively (read: look further down the
> road) so you don't have to make sudden corrections or avoidance moves.
> If you drive carefully and realize the jeep is going to be more
> unresponsive to sudden changes in direction, you can usually handle it
> ok.
>
> That said, I would still recommend leaving them connected and just
> bring your T55 to the trail to remove them there. Even if you do drive
> extremely defensively, it's always possible to have some idiot out
> there cause you to react suddenly, and the unexpected body roll
> without a swaybar could surprise you and cause you to get in an
> accident. If I notice the swaybar is still disconnected when I forget
> to reconnect it, I'll usually pull over and reconnect it before
> proceeding. I don't like the erratic curve response with it
> disconnected on the road.
>
> So how's that for arguing both sides of the point? ;-)
>
>
> "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:<hO%hc.31812$kc2.450150@nnrp1.uunet.ca>...
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#100
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
I do not recommend removing the rear sway bar at all. If it was even
moderately safe to do so the lift kit companies would be selling disconnects
for it. There isn't one company that makes them or recommends removing
them. The only thing limiting your vehicle leaning in off camber situation
would be the shocks. Not me.
Sean
99TJ
00XJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0404230756.1426359d@posting.google.c om...
> While I agree that you should avoid driving on the road without the
> swaybar connected, it's not like the jeep is gonna flip at the first
> slight turn you make.
>
> I have forgotten to reconnect mine after a trail before. You
> definitely notice looser handling, so you need to make sure you don't
> go as fast, and drive extra defensively (read: look further down the
> road) so you don't have to make sudden corrections or avoidance moves.
> If you drive carefully and realize the jeep is going to be more
> unresponsive to sudden changes in direction, you can usually handle it
> ok.
>
> That said, I would still recommend leaving them connected and just
> bring your T55 to the trail to remove them there. Even if you do drive
> extremely defensively, it's always possible to have some idiot out
> there cause you to react suddenly, and the unexpected body roll
> without a swaybar could surprise you and cause you to get in an
> accident. If I notice the swaybar is still disconnected when I forget
> to reconnect it, I'll usually pull over and reconnect it before
> proceeding. I don't like the erratic curve response with it
> disconnected on the road.
>
> So how's that for arguing both sides of the point? ;-)
>
>
> "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:<hO%hc.31812$kc2.450150@nnrp1.uunet.ca>...
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
moderately safe to do so the lift kit companies would be selling disconnects
for it. There isn't one company that makes them or recommends removing
them. The only thing limiting your vehicle leaning in off camber situation
would be the shocks. Not me.
Sean
99TJ
00XJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0404230756.1426359d@posting.google.c om...
> While I agree that you should avoid driving on the road without the
> swaybar connected, it's not like the jeep is gonna flip at the first
> slight turn you make.
>
> I have forgotten to reconnect mine after a trail before. You
> definitely notice looser handling, so you need to make sure you don't
> go as fast, and drive extra defensively (read: look further down the
> road) so you don't have to make sudden corrections or avoidance moves.
> If you drive carefully and realize the jeep is going to be more
> unresponsive to sudden changes in direction, you can usually handle it
> ok.
>
> That said, I would still recommend leaving them connected and just
> bring your T55 to the trail to remove them there. Even if you do drive
> extremely defensively, it's always possible to have some idiot out
> there cause you to react suddenly, and the unexpected body roll
> without a swaybar could surprise you and cause you to get in an
> accident. If I notice the swaybar is still disconnected when I forget
> to reconnect it, I'll usually pull over and reconnect it before
> proceeding. I don't like the erratic curve response with it
> disconnected on the road.
>
> So how's that for arguing both sides of the point? ;-)
>
>
> "Jeff" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:<hO%hc.31812$kc2.450150@nnrp1.uunet.ca>...
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >