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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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Default Front sway bar links not lining up

Hey guys,

Just installed the RE 3.5 lift and my sway bar links are not lining up vertically.
As if the axle on the drivers side is lower than it is on the drivers side.
Passenger sway bar link goes in but the drivers side link is too short.

I haven't installed the adjustable track bar yet but i thought that didn't affect the axle vertically.

Something with the coils maybe? Not sure...

Do I need adjustable sway bar end links?

Any ideas?

Thanks
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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 03:18 PM
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Does the driver side appear to be higher than the passenger side, as viewed from the front?
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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 04:20 PM
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track bar does effect the links , also everything else should be done w/ jeep on the tires on the ground before trying to attach sway bar links. give that a try.
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 10:16 AM
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Longer links needed.
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 10:49 AM
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Pigeon
Does the driver side appear to be higher than the passenger side, as viewed from the front?
Yes driver side is higher.
The passenger side sway bar link fits and the driver side is short by about an inch...

I installed the track bar so everything is done..just gotta figure out the sway bar.
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 12:42 AM
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did the kit come with the sway bar drop bracket?
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mickneel
did the kit come with the sway bar drop bracket?
no nothing like that...just extended sway bar links
I'm beginning to just install an adjustable link on the driver side (higher side) and call it a day
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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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I just want to thank everyone for the help! Putting the upper control arms on first lined everything up perfect! Thanks!
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