sway bar diconnect
 

just wandering if any body has done one on the cheap or if it is possable to install the factoie push button ones from the new rubicons on to my 2005 rubicon or if it is advisable to install one when you do not have a lift or if any one can point me to a thread that has pics of the old way to do it and if i can do it with out a lift

Re: sway bar diconnect
 

Here's an old post -- it seems it works on YJs and CJs but not so good on TJs. How to put a 2007 JK electric swaybar in your YJ--WRITEUP WITH PICS

Enjoy!
Calin

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thanks would have done it befor it got so pricy probly go to the old manul way

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Indeed! You still have options, though, ranging from manual all the way to automatic:
- for manual disconnects there's nothing to discuss, there's lot's of options there, including your own bolts :-)
- Teraflex, Skyjacker and others have sway bar disconnects that have a little knob that you twist to select the level of articulation; they have various models for various lift sizes (including no lifts), and it costs about $500 in real money.
- Off Road Only (ORO) have the famous SwayLoc. You can get that in manual for about the same price but then you can extend it later with a remote control in the cab. You can also combine it with their AirRock suspension and it gets controlled automagically by the computer, there's no button for you to press. The advantage for this (even the manual one) is that your sway bar is never entirely disconnected, thus keeping the Jeep in control.

Sky's the limit but nothing's cheap :-)

Good luck!
Calin

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thanks do you know whear i could find out how to do it with bolts like you directed me with the electric one thanks alot have a good one

Re: sway bar diconnect
 

Just as a side note, I wouldn't recommend driving with the sway bar disconnected, the Jeep can become quite unstable, mostly on the road but off road also. That's why I believe a dual rate disconnect is the best approach since the sway bar is never disconnected. It is also the most expensive. I can't streess enough the importance of being careful (and not alone :-)) off the beaten path, this is one of those things that can bite you in the behind when you're in an off camber situation and the Jeep start swaying (since the anti-sway bar is now disconnected...). Articulation is important but it is not paramount to a good outing.

Another side note, if you plan on installing a lift kit at some point, quite a lot of them come with quick disconnects. If you see that in your future (although that's another expensive proposition) maybe you're better off waiting?

Now, that being said here are options:
- you can buy a pair of disconnects for $200 bucks or so.
- you can make your own. If you do a little search you can find stuff, like this (lots of other interesting stuff there, too), or this (for a CJ but you can adapt it)

Good luck,
Calin

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thanks alot the first one is what i was looking for if ever in alberta let me know and we will go wheein brian

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thanks total cost for 2 sets was 36 bucks works awsome

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Cool, good job! So then, happy wheeling is in order :-)

Re: sway bar diconnect
 

This is a good thread.
Swaybar disconnects questions - JeepForum.com