Topic: sway bar links

[melbill]

I will be installing a 2.5 inch OME lift onto my '95 YJ. It will be followed shortly with high clearance fenders. I have the rears now and those will be going on; the fronts will have to wait a bit. I am wondering about my sway bar links. I have removed my trac bars, but I am concerned about removing the sway bar links because this is a daily driver and I live in upstate NY and the roads are always in bad shape. My wife also drives my Jeep so it needs some handling ability . I have looked at the JKS quick disconnects, and others. What is recommended for getting the extra length I will need. I don't really need the disconnects now. I think I do need a longer links.  What do you all recommend?

Thanks a lot

Bill

[Jeffy]

Remove them and drive it around the block.  Then try a sharp U-turn.  You'll notice a bit more body roll but unless you're doing an Scandinavian flick, it shouldn't be a problem.  Otherwise get some disconnects.

I went with RE's because they were cheap.  I had to buy new centers when I went SOA up front which was an easy swap.  They may not be as snazzy as the JKS's but they were cheap and work.  I've driven without them and it's not really a big deal.  I didn't want to dump a bunch of money into links that I may or may not use.

[melbill]

Thanks, thats a good idea. I was not sure how hairy it got without the sway bar attached.

Bill

[FourbangerYJ]

Thanks, thats a good idea. I was not sure how hairy it got without the sway bar attached.

Bill

To me it was almost not noticeable. After driveing it a few times I forgot all about it.

[Jeffy]

To me it was almost not noticeable. After driveing it a few times I forgot all about it.

You notice it with a Scandinavian flick!    Also, if you have a roof rack or even just a hard top.  I also noticed it when doing sharp turns like in a parking garage when going up or down the ramps.  Although, as long as you know how to cope with it, it's not a problem.  I just notice the outside front lift more then with.