Front Sway Bar Link Extension Project

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shiner1836

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I think I am going to attempt to put together my own extended front sway bar links and also build them as a quick disconnect style as well.

I've read a lot of the threads regarding the issues and pros and cons and figured it was worth giving it a shot.

Does anyone know what size rod end I would need? Being the correct width to drop in between the existing tabs and the appropriate ID for the disconnect bolt.

I haven't actually torn in to it yet so I haven't had the opportunity to get any measurements. Any help would be appreciated! thanks!
 
^^Are you going to just cut and sleeve the OEM ones and make a manual disconnect? Like get on the ground and unbolt them at the trailhead?
 
^^that sounds fun. #imdirty #moreflex #get .0000000009%fartherdownthetrail
 
Those who have run sans front ASB claim it does make a significant difference on the trail. Road manners, however, are reported to border on dangerous.

If only someone could come up with a center disconnect kit ala Rubicon. Even it required a crawl under the truck it would be worth it for multi-day trips.
 
Better have limiting straps too unless your letting your shock do that. Not a good idea, but whatever works, I guess.
 
paflytyer said:
^^Are you going to just cut and sleeve the OEM ones and make a manual disconnect? Like get on the ground and unbolt them at the trailhead?
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I would prefer to build completely now links- rather than cutting the existing ones. My thought would be to use a FK Rod end on the bottom with a lynch pin and then bushings with a butterfly type nut on the top. Rather than cutting the existing in half. Then I can test different rod lengths.

OregonLC said:
Those who have run sans front ASB claim it does make a significant difference on the trail. Road manners, however, are reported to border on dangerous.

If only someone could come up with a center disconnect kit ala Rubicon. Even it required a crawl under the truck it would be worth it for multi-day trips.
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Correct- Off road, there is a significant difference. On road, I think you would only get a slightly smoother ride depending on how much the torsion bars are cranked. That would be my reasoning for building slightly longer than stock and doing the quick disconnects- So I can have the best of both worlds.


As to the other replies- Lets try to keep this constructive, I didn't post this so that I could read a bunch replies that do nothing more than provide humor to the one posting...I know that I am not the only person interested in this, so for the greater good of all hundy owners, lets please try to stick to posting replies that will actually provide some intelligent insight. :beer:
 
Limiting straps are a good consideration. I wouldn't plan on running that hard disconnected but a good safety net nonetheless. That would take some additional engineering I think, if I remember correctly there is not a place to bolt straps on directly. I have seen someone else on here that had them installed on theirs.
 
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