Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

Mine were a bit tight, but did fit. I'd make sure to get some form of
washer on there. If not, the pin will start to eat at the lower bushing. I
lost (or someone stole -- as a prank or otherwise) one of my pins and
washers. I found a pin easy enough, but couldn't get the right washer
(laziness precluded me from modifying one to make it fit). About a year
later my bushing has been somewhat eroded (not badly) by the improper
washer.

Just my 2 cents...

Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:Wa6ie.465$H24.268@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com. ..
> This past weekend, I replaced a broken sway bar end on my '99 TJ Sport
> with a Teraflex quick disconnect kit.
>
> To others who have used this kit, on your installation; did the washer fit
> between the lower bushing and hitch pin? Mine aren't even close, so I'm
> currently not using the washers.
>
> I can either try to grind the washer thinner or trim a bit of the bushing
> sides. I've unsuccessfully tried to locate thinner washers locally.
>
> Comments?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

Mine were a bit tight, but did fit. I'd make sure to get some form of
washer on there. If not, the pin will start to eat at the lower bushing. I
lost (or someone stole -- as a prank or otherwise) one of my pins and
washers. I found a pin easy enough, but couldn't get the right washer
(laziness precluded me from modifying one to make it fit). About a year
later my bushing has been somewhat eroded (not badly) by the improper
washer.

Just my 2 cents...

Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:Wa6ie.465$H24.268@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com. ..
> This past weekend, I replaced a broken sway bar end on my '99 TJ Sport
> with a Teraflex quick disconnect kit.
>
> To others who have used this kit, on your installation; did the washer fit
> between the lower bushing and hitch pin? Mine aren't even close, so I'm
> currently not using the washers.
>
> I can either try to grind the washer thinner or trim a bit of the bushing
> sides. I've unsuccessfully tried to locate thinner washers locally.
>
> Comments?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

Mine were a bit tight, but did fit. I'd make sure to get some form of
washer on there. If not, the pin will start to eat at the lower bushing. I
lost (or someone stole -- as a prank or otherwise) one of my pins and
washers. I found a pin easy enough, but couldn't get the right washer
(laziness precluded me from modifying one to make it fit). About a year
later my bushing has been somewhat eroded (not badly) by the improper
washer.

Just my 2 cents...

Eric
99 TJ SE
"B a r r y" <keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:Wa6ie.465$H24.268@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com. ..
> This past weekend, I replaced a broken sway bar end on my '99 TJ Sport
> with a Teraflex quick disconnect kit.
>
> To others who have used this kit, on your installation; did the washer fit
> between the lower bushing and hitch pin? Mine aren't even close, so I'm
> currently not using the washers.
>
> I can either try to grind the washer thinner or trim a bit of the bushing
> sides. I've unsuccessfully tried to locate thinner washers locally.
>
> Comments?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Barry,
> One side more than the other, like maybe you could center the bar?
> Maybe you could bend the links to be bow legged to align with the axle
> mount, because it's important that the washer separate the direct
> movement of that end with the key:
> http://www.trailquest.com/teraflex/i...allation.shtml


My TJ isn't lifted, so the angle is no where near as extreme as the
Teraflex photo. None of the metal link is in the way, the bushing is
too thick for the length of the pin..

Neither side fits. Centering the sway bar is a great suggestion, but it
was obvious to me during the installation. A few shots with a soft face
fixed it right up!

Thanks again,
Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Barry,
> One side more than the other, like maybe you could center the bar?
> Maybe you could bend the links to be bow legged to align with the axle
> mount, because it's important that the washer separate the direct
> movement of that end with the key:
> http://www.trailquest.com/teraflex/i...allation.shtml


My TJ isn't lifted, so the angle is no where near as extreme as the
Teraflex photo. None of the metal link is in the way, the bushing is
too thick for the length of the pin..

Neither side fits. Centering the sway bar is a great suggestion, but it
was obvious to me during the installation. A few shots with a soft face
fixed it right up!

Thanks again,
Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Barry,
> One side more than the other, like maybe you could center the bar?
> Maybe you could bend the links to be bow legged to align with the axle
> mount, because it's important that the washer separate the direct
> movement of that end with the key:
> http://www.trailquest.com/teraflex/i...allation.shtml


My TJ isn't lifted, so the angle is no where near as extreme as the
Teraflex photo. None of the metal link is in the way, the bushing is
too thick for the length of the pin..

Neither side fits. Centering the sway bar is a great suggestion, but it
was obvious to me during the installation. A few shots with a soft face
fixed it right up!

Thanks again,
Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Barry,
> One side more than the other, like maybe you could center the bar?
> Maybe you could bend the links to be bow legged to align with the axle
> mount, because it's important that the washer separate the direct
> movement of that end with the key:
> http://www.trailquest.com/teraflex/i...allation.shtml


My TJ isn't lifted, so the angle is no where near as extreme as the
Teraflex photo. None of the metal link is in the way, the bushing is
too thick for the length of the pin..

Neither side fits. Centering the sway bar is a great suggestion, but it
was obvious to me during the installation. A few shots with a soft face
fixed it right up!

Thanks again,
Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

Eric wrote:
> Mine were a bit tight, but did fit.

I've got a 12" disc sander, so I'll probably thin the washers out and
install them. I can use carpet tape to hold the washer to a block and
grind away.

Overall, I like the kit.

I was just wondering if I was the only one with the problem.

Thanks everyone,
Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

Eric wrote:
> Mine were a bit tight, but did fit.

I've got a 12" disc sander, so I'll probably thin the washers out and
install them. I can use carpet tape to hold the washer to a block and
grind away.

Overall, I like the kit.

I was just wondering if I was the only one with the problem.

Thanks everyone,
Barry

Re: Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?
 

Eric wrote:
> Mine were a bit tight, but did fit.

I've got a 12" disc sander, so I'll probably thin the washers out and
install them. I can use carpet tape to hold the washer to a block and
grind away.

Overall, I like the kit.

I was just wondering if I was the only one with the problem.

Thanks everyone,
Barry