jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Are front sway bar disconnects a good idea? Jeepin by Al is having a sale and seems to be a good price. Not sure if I need them on my 04 Kj.
Front sway bar disconnects
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bat
Explorer
It all depends on the your driving habits. I have a cherokee with a lift,tires and so on with disconnects but I tend to take it on pretty rough stuff. It does allow the front tire to stay on the ground for better traction on rocky and rough terrain. If you are just running fire roads and trails rated at 3 and under I would say no.
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Not sure what I'm going to be doing with it. Hoping to do some rougher trails with it.
ox4mag
Explorer
We featured an article on this very subject in our spring 2009 issue. You can view it on pages 108 & 109 in the following weblink:
http://epaperflip.com/aglaia/viewer.aspx?docid=3cdf083149794ea9bed7da95c33d9ed4
http://epaperflip.com/aglaia/viewer.aspx?docid=3cdf083149794ea9bed7da95c33d9ed4
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
I think I'm going to get them. I just have to find out if I can use them on a non lifted Kj.
CRD4Liberty
New member
There was a post about disconnects on the front of the KJ in LOST a few years ago. The front suspension on the KJ really is not designed to go without the bar. Serious safety problems were noted there on LOST. Also they are very noisy suckers and rattle to beat the band.
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
I was on LOST and a few people said it was not a good idea on the Kj. I think I'll hold off for now and see if I need it later on.
phxtoad
Adventurer
The JKS disconnects had issues - I think with being loose/noisy. Not sure if Marlon (JBA) is still selling those or others now.
I know you get some more articulation - but not much more than with the sway connected. In my opinion, our front ends need as much support as possible when off road. So I'd elect to keep the sway attached. Plus think how stable you'll be drifting sideways rally-style at 90 mph in the dirt!
Todd
I know you get some more articulation - but not much more than with the sway connected. In my opinion, our front ends need as much support as possible when off road. So I'd elect to keep the sway attached. Plus think how stable you'll be drifting sideways rally-style at 90 mph in the dirt!
Todd
ox4mag
Explorer
Yep, didn't realize we were talking about the KJ (my fault) but it's true: It's not particularly a good idea for that particular platform. An excellent resource here at ExPo would be Wil @ Sierra Expeditions. He has a very nice KJ overland setup and he may have some good suggestions complimentary to what's on L.O.S.T. Good luck!