I just wanted to let everyone see the the disconnect mod evolution that I found after using a solution posted here by @Hayes. In his post was a two part modification. In brief: Part one was drilling out the captive threads for the bolt that hold the front sway bar link to the lower control arm. Then insert some 3/8" snap pins to hold the sway bar in place during road use. Part two was creating a mounting point to strap the sway bar up and out of the way while disconnected. I only used part one of this mod and instead of making a bracket I just used some re-usable zip ties to strap the bar to a sensor mount near the UCA on each side.
I used this method a lot of times over a few months without any issues, but then I broke/ pulled out the wire on the snap pin trying to disconnect the sway bar last time.
I was very annoyed, so I searched for another solution. Enter the T handle quick release pin:
Much better solution, although they cost about $25 each vs $3 for the snap pins. Already tested it out, works great. As long as you do not drill a hole too big when you drill out your threads, it locks in place and will not pull out until the button is pressed and the little balls in the end of the shaft retract inside.
In this last image it looks like the pin is too long and may contact the CV, but it has plenty of room. The only change I would make is I would order the pins with 2 1/4 inch grip length instead of 2 1/2 inches of grip length. Then it would be the perfect length. I think the 2 inch grip length would be cutting it too close.
I used this method a lot of times over a few months without any issues, but then I broke/ pulled out the wire on the snap pin trying to disconnect the sway bar last time.
I was very annoyed, so I searched for another solution. Enter the T handle quick release pin:
Much better solution, although they cost about $25 each vs $3 for the snap pins. Already tested it out, works great. As long as you do not drill a hole too big when you drill out your threads, it locks in place and will not pull out until the button is pressed and the little balls in the end of the shaft retract inside.
In this last image it looks like the pin is too long and may contact the CV, but it has plenty of room. The only change I would make is I would order the pins with 2 1/4 inch grip length instead of 2 1/2 inches of grip length. Then it would be the perfect length. I think the 2 inch grip length would be cutting it too close.
