TJ disconnects

[kodiak]

i heard on a TJ that you don't have to disconnect the sway bar when off-roading. is this true? i read it straight out of mark a smith's book.

 

[Ritt]

That's correct, but if you want about 20% - 30% more articulation on the trail you would disconnect. On leaf sprung jeeps you can disconnect the front track bar also. I drove mine once on the road with the sway bar disconnected going from one trail to another and didn't like it. Constantly compensating to keep it staight.

 

[Sully]

San Andreas

You can offroad with the sway bar connected. You just wont get as much flex.

 

[Who_Cares]

you get 3X the articulation when you disconnect. If you do have aftermarket disconnects then it isn't a real good Idead not to disconnect due to the stress you put on the Pins/threads of the disconnect.

I removed my rear Sway bar totally so that I could get more rear Articulation also and there isn't much noticable difference . . . Note: I said Sawy bar not Trac-Bar.

 

[graewulf]

you never have to disconnect the sway bar.. but it always helps...... you will be amazed at the difference. If you are stock, replace the lower bolts with pin & clip - about $7 at home depot.. well worth it.

 

[Snitty]

Some seats on ebay...

before my soa... i had my swaybar off all the time... it was still there, but disconnected... after my soa, i needed it... there was no question there...