Front Sway bar oops

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:lol: So after the ome J&L lift I got a little excited and sorta just forgot about the "other" issues that go along with the lift that need attention. My bad. I assume this it not normal. That would be where the sway would be carving into drive shaft. :bang:
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:lol: So after the ome J&L lift I got a little excited and sorta just forgot about the "other" issues that go along with the lift that need attention. My bad. I assume this it not normal. That would be where the sway would be carving into drive shaft. :bang:

Height it when that happens!!
 
So what sort of noise was that tattoo making as it was applied?:crybaby:
 
So what sort of noise was that tattoo making as it was applied?:crybaby:

:lol: well with the prior damage leaving the muffler rubbing on the rear DS can't say I noticed.
 
Haven't had that problem with my 2" lift. Am I missing something?
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Haven't had that problem with my 2" lift. Am I missing something?
:cool:

Nope with my OME med lift no issues. The J and L setup just push it high enough the sway bar will hit... and rub :bang:


Sidenote: I have'nt noticed any ill effects of this. I presume it has been weakened to a degree. What says 'mud on leaving, fixing or replacing the FR DS?
 
Replace. How much more tube wall would you suppose is remaining on that thing?
 
IMHO, if it is only surface abrasion, you know dirt and grease removal, that's not bad. If there is material removed from the shaft it should be replaced.
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Ya, thinking the same thing. Its deeper than an abrasion for sure. Maybe dirty, but there isn't much "caked" on there.

Given the lift, etc might be time to start looking for a DC off a taco.
 
Replace. How much more tube wall would you suppose is remaining on that thing?

I has no clue. Never really torn one apart or know much to say.
 
you can tell its been self machined by the groove in it. mine got a bit of that rubbing, but not that much. it creates a very noticeable rubbing sound when going over dips at speed. this was after i went with from a heavy+1" to a 4" coil. sway bar spacers eliminated the rubbing.
 
Sway bar removed for the time being. Still drives fine.

But now its got me little nervous. With the wall thinned and being full-time still it would be pretty prone snapping? yes/no?

Not my DD, but DD preference so it can sit if need be.
 
one more angle...
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well mines been that way for the last 4-5 months, and ive wheeled at least half a dozen times since (sad..i know :( ) with no issues so far. some of the outings have also required front locker use as well, so theres definitely been some heavy torque through the front DS...
 
well mines been that way for the last 4-5 months, and ive wheeled at least half a dozen times since (sad..i know :( ) with no issues so far. some of the outings have also required front locker use as well, so theres definitely been some heavy torque through the front DS...

Good to know. My lc is unlocked.
 
the contact area might be more of a dent than actually a groove worn into the metal. If the drive shaft can still slip properly you might be OK.

Seems to slip just fine. Pretty sure most the damage was done a month ago on trail ride. Been driving it here and there since on the flats. Wasn't until today while checking stuff out in prep for another trail ride I noticed.

EDIT: dent vs groove?? It is pretty smoothly worn 360* around like a lathe would do or something (swaybar in constant contact trying to climb something :lol:)
 
The dented part is only a dust cover, it presses on over the slip spline section of the drive shaft. They can be pushed off and replaced, don't know if they are available from the dealer? The drive shaft doesn't move much with wheel travel, so might not even be an issue?
 
The dented part is only a dust cover, it presses on over the slip spline section of the drive shaft. They can be pushed off and replaced, don't know if they are available from the dealer? The drive shaft doesn't move much with wheel travel, so might not even be an issue?

ahhh :) :hhmm: so like my silly paint pic the dented/grooved/worn area is more of dust shield. Interesting.
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