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XJnewbiegirl Oct 2, 2012 08:18 AM

sway bar relocation brackets
 
just trying to get suggestions..

has anyone made sway bar relocation brackets? or is it just worth spending the $40 and buying them?

Xj88 Oct 2, 2012 08:22 AM

Are you just wanting to lower the sway bar or what?

XJnewbiegirl Oct 2, 2012 10:07 AM

well the sway bar is hitting my drop pitment arm when steering so i need to move it.

$40 seems alil much for those brackets so i was thinking it might be cheaper/easier just to make some.

Xj88 Oct 2, 2012 10:30 AM

It would be free to take it off completely :)

XJnewbiegirl Oct 2, 2012 11:26 AM

lol. its actually off the jeep now.


but i drive it on the highway to work everyday and it just doesnt feel stable. so i was thinking about sticking the sway bar back on just to see if it makes a difference.

Xj88 Oct 2, 2012 11:28 AM

It will make a difference in the feel but honestly ive had 2 cherokees, both with at least 5 inches of lift, I actually cut the sway bar mounts off the axle on both and never look back. I used to work off a bit and would hit the freeway daily....never an issue going around some decent corners at 65-75mph...I got used to the little extra body roll. Plus it makes it so nice to just go straight from road to trail with out having to disconnect.

XJnewbiegirl Oct 2, 2012 01:03 PM

yeah, you have a point. thanks for the insight.

DJKnightmare Oct 2, 2012 02:08 PM

This is where I might jump in and tell you about the dangers of running on the road without sways connected BUT, when mine snapped, I just drove it like that for 2 years. It was fine without, I just slowed down for corners more than I normally would have.

XJnewbiegirl Oct 2, 2012 04:47 PM


Originally Posted by DJKnightmare
This is where I might jump in and tell you about the dangers of running on the road without sways connected BUT, when mine snapped, I just drove it like that for 2 years. It was fine without, I just slowed down for corners more than I normally would have.

Yeah that's what I am doing at the moment. I suppose I'll just buy the brackets now. Sometimes I don't feel safe driving this bad boy on the road lol

ericfx1984 Oct 3, 2012 09:13 AM

just get some rectangle tube and longer bolts

drill some holes in the tube and place tube between the body and the mounts, problem sovled

DaveD Oct 5, 2012 09:29 AM

I have a new set in the bag for 4.5 inch lift...never used from Rusties...$30 shipped with all hardware... pm me if interested..thanks

XJ-92 Oct 5, 2012 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by DJKnightmare (Post 2055539)
This is where I might jump in and tell you about the dangers of running on the road without sways connected BUT, when mine snapped, I just drove it like that for 2 years. It was fine without, I just slowed down for corners more than I normally would have.

thats what i do except i took my sway bar off. i havent had a single problem in the almost 3 years its been off. i also do a ton of highway miles on 4.5in lift and 32's. just have to be careful when taking tight turns

Lowrange2 Oct 5, 2012 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by XJnewbiegirl (Post 2055151)
well the sway bar is hitting my drop pitment arm when steering so i need to move it.

$40 seems alil much for those brackets so i was thinking it might be cheaper/easier just to make some.

How is your sway bar hitting your pitman arm?!

XJnewbiegirl Oct 5, 2012 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by DaveD (Post 2060947)
I have a new set in the bag for 4.5 inch lift...never used from Rusties...$30 shipped with all hardware... pm me if interested..thanks

i may take you up on that offer.


Originally Posted by XJ-92 (Post 2060959)
thats what i do except i took my sway bar off. i havent had a single problem in the almost 3 years its been off. i also do a ton of highway miles on 4.5in lift and 32's. just have to be careful when taking tight turns

yeah thats what i have been doing as well.


Originally Posted by lowrange2 (Post 2060980)
How is your sway bar hitting your pitman arm?!

when turning the wheel it is hitting it. I have a 4.5" lift.

Lowrange2 Oct 5, 2012 12:22 PM

I've never seen that. Do you have a 9" dropped pitman arm?

Why do you have a dropped pitman arm on a 4" lift?

I honestly don't see how it's hittng unless something else isn't right.


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