quick question sway bar links
#101
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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
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#102
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Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
TK sliders
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
#103
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
TK sliders
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
#104
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
TK sliders
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
#105
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
TK sliders
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...tksliders2.htm
http://www.muddyjeep.com/tk_sliders_sales.htm and I am pretty sure that the rockshop
at rockcrawler.com carries them too.
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:00:01 -0700, "Sean Prinz" <s_prinz@msn.com> wrote:
>>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 .com...
>>> 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
>>> > > :
>>> > > :
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>
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Re: quick question sway bar links
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 03:46:01 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
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Re: quick question sway bar links
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 03:46:01 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
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Re: quick question sway bar links
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 03:46:01 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
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Re: quick question sway bar links
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 03:46:01 GMT, "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com>
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
wrote:
>
>"SB" <chicbearsmook@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:mC_hc.220656$2oI1.104243@twister01.bloor.is. net.cable.rogers.com...
>: The don't come in odd numbers do they?
>:
>The oddball is T27. Most people use a T25 and get pissed off when it strips.
>Canadian Tire carries them.
>-Brian
>
>
I didn't think anybody but Harley used that t-27. Most riders I know
stripped out the 27's by using a 25 with them, so replaced the bolts
with allen heads.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51
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Re: quick question sway bar links
Did that guy yank the rear coils and put in leafs? but left the coils in
front?
Looks cool....what are the driving differences having that?
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4089D756.6AE11B4A@***.net...
> 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.
front?
Looks cool....what are the driving differences having that?
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4089D756.6AE11B4A@***.net...
> 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.