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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Just picked up a sway bar off a grand cherokee unlimited with a v8
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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What sway bar end links do you guys suggest? And what size bushings do I need to get for a ZJ sway bar?

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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Grimm13
Just picked up a sway bar off a grand cherokee unlimited with a v8
Why? NewKindOfClown posted a link that said its not an upgrade nor is it bent the same way.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122
Why? NewKindOfClown posted a link that said its not an upgrade nor is it bent the same way.
Because I am an idiot and read that completely wrong. Guess I will just toss it into the scrap metal bin.

Does anyone have a picture of what a stock XJ sway bar is supposed to look like on the ends? I am under the impression that mine is bent because the ends are bent downwards...
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:45 AM
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Good to know your just an idiot and not ignoring what other members are saying. Check that link there is a good pic of the end of the swaybar.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 04:14 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.
Body lifts just lift the body higher while still using the same suspension components you already have. Flex doesn't change but tire clearance does. While spring spacers extend your flex and your tire clearance and ground clearance.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by KeepOnJeeping

Body lifts just lift the body higher while still using the same suspension components you already have. Flex doesn't change but tire clearance does. While spring spacers extend your flex and your tire clearance and ground clearance.
What the **** is this body lift you speak of
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
What the **** is this body lift you speak of
Did I get something wrong?
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KeepOnJeeping
Did I get something wrong?
Do you have a body lift for your XJ?
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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No I know xj is unibody it's impossible. OP just asked if he needed a new longer sway bar because of the spacers he installed. And the other guy was just telling him it wouldn't matter on a body on frame because body lifts lift the body off frame while keeping the same suspension you already have. But it would matter on spring spacers. I was just stating what a body lift changes and a what a spacer changes.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Here ya go - I have a ZJ 28mm sway bar on my 3 inch lifted 89 MJ - Also using 1 inch spacers and F350 sway bar links - The contour of the ZJ bar only causes probs for XJ/MJs with 2.5 4 bangers. - - Do not run on street without a swaybar - Makes fast lane changes & on/off ramps at speed a little dicey & gets real scary if you have to stand on the brakes at hiway speeds - This I know, my 1st jeep was a 94XJ with a busted SB link that I was unaware of - Just thought Cherokees handled poorly - Was amazed at the dif with SB repaired & working - - After you take it off road a time r two & also seeing what others are doing the big decision about quick disco should be easy. - - - Anyway, I did the ZJ mod to my MJ a couple yr ago & it seems to improve things a little - Not a huge diff to me but it is noticeable & this being with ever thing else suspension/steering wise on my truck up to snuff - - Here's 3 links to CC showing how things should look - - Rough country makes SB spacers & also includes them in some kits IIRC - I made my spacers from 1 inch alum stock-way less expensive - got the F350 links offa eBay - - Pure PnP bolt on mod.

http://comancheclub.com/topic/11368-...-swap/?hl=sway

http://comancheclub.com/topic/38606-...links/?hl=sway

http://comancheclub.com/topic/38552-...ckets/?hl=sway

Lotsa great XJ/MJ stuff on CC - - Good luck
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