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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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I am looking to upgrade my sway bar because I live by the theory, if it's broke then replace it with better. My sway bar is bent on one side, the end links are shot and all the bushings are destroyed (yes my Jeep is really squirrely on the road). So I am getting quick disconnect end links, poly bushings and I am looking for an upgrade to the stock sway bar, so, any suggestions?
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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An OEM swaybar should be fine for you if you install one with new bushings and the proper length links. They're pretty effective when the rubber parts aren't worn out.

If you do want an upgrade, the only one I know of that makes a noticable difference would be the Currie AntiRock setup:
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=3150
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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How do I know what length end links to get, I now have a 3" lift in the front...
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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I would just measure your stock links and add 3" to that length. You want the ends of the swaybar to be parallel to the road when parked on level ground.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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I did a 3" lift on the front, and used the Pro Comp sway links from 4wp.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...t_pn=EXP55597B

To give you an idea. They were 3" longer than stock or so. Time will tell how they work. They have hourglass style bushings which I've read aren't the best.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kgm
I did a 3" lift on the front, and used the Pro Comp sway links from 4wp.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...t_pn=EXP55597B

To give you an idea. They were 3" longer than stock or so. Time will tell how they work. They have hourglass style bushings which I've read aren't the best.
It doesn't matter what kind of lift I did, right? I mean I installed spacers and not springs.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Grimm13
It doesn't matter what kind of lift I did, right? I mean I installed spacers and not springs.
On a unibody vehicle like the Cherokee, it doesn't matter. Any lift affects your suspension the same way.

If you had a vehicle with a body-on-frame, such as a Wrangler, installing a body lift with spacers would not affect your suspension because the height of the frame (where the suspension is mounted) wouldn't change.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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My Jeep is being build as a weekend warrior maybe once a month so do I need to spend the extra money on quick disconnect end links or can I get away with no disconnect ones?
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Originally Posted by Mr_Grimm13
My Jeep is being build as a weekend warrior maybe once a month so do I need to spend the extra money on quick disconnect end links or can I get away with no disconnect ones?
That comes down to your usage. Do you plan to disconnect your swaybar when you go offroad? If you do, save yourself the future trouble and get QDs. If you aren't gonna disco the swaybar, don't waste the money on the feature.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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I am still unsure as to why I would want to disconnect my end links, what are the benefits and disadvantages?
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Grimm13
I am still unsure as to why I would want to disconnect my end links, what are the benefits and disadvantages?
Disconnecting the swaybar allows for a big increase in axle articulation. It can make a huge difference, but it depends on how hard you push your Jeep.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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This is my first offroad vehicle ever and the first time I will ever be offroad so I do not know how hard I will push it.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Grimm13
This is my first offroad vehicle ever and the first time I will ever be offroad so I do not know how hard I will push it.
In that case, I suggest going to your regional forum and talking to some local guys about the type of wheeling you have in your area. They should be able to give you some info that pertains to what you'll be doing.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f62/
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Look at your spring rates and Addco sway bars.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...01-XJ-86-92-MJ
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