Set up properly you can get full articulation out of the HD rear sway bar. It is not as fast acting as without a swaybar or stock but you can get full articulation
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Set up properly you can get full articulation out of the HD rear sway bar. It is not as fast acting as without a swaybar or stock but you can get full articulation
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I purchased a BTR46X for my 80 and purchased slightly longer links from Cruiser Outfitters (only about 1in longer). Since I only have a 2in lift I guessed that these would be long enough but I was wrong. See pics below. This brings up two questions that I hope someone can answer...
- What set of end links can I use that will be long enough for my lift BUT not too long to were they'll be hanging below the lower control arms and catching on things? I'm considering the MAF ones but want to try and make sure they'll work before ordering. (Yes, I saw the adjustable LCP ones which are super nice but simply overkill for my needs and budget).
- Regardless of what end links I get will I still have to grind the corners off of the sway bar so that it'll fit the end links?
You will need to get your grinder out. I had too for my recent install.
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That's unfortunate, I was really trying to avoid it. I guess it was meant to get banged up sooner or later!
Whiteline rear bar requires NO grinding using our Severe duty rear links. Not sure about other manufactures.
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Good to know! Quick question Phil, I have a 97 so I have the later style mounting style. With you end link kit would I still have to drill/install rivnuts? Or can the original threaded holes in the frame be used?
Mounts in stock location no drilling required
I installed 2 sets with LCP links. Perfect fit
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Finally got my sway bar fully installed last night, my 80 feels so much tighter and nimble on road! I ended up having to grind the sway bar even with the longest links that I purchased, it seems like the LCP end links are the only ones that don't require any grinding. When doing research I had a hard time finding out the lengths of all the different brands of end links available. I'm hoping this post will help someone in the future when trying to figure out the same thing...
- Original end links are 2-5/8" (on my 97' FZJ80)
- Cruiser Outfitters end links (SUS60090AFT) are 3-5/8"
- Trail Tailor end links are 4-1/2"
- Original end links are 2-5/8" (on my 97' FZJ80)
- Cruiser Outfitters end links (SUS60090AFT) are 3-5/8"
- Trail Tailor end links are 4-1/2"
I think I saw my LCP rears are shipping but went Super Pro 30MM instead. Do the Whiteline also come with the larger hole, bushings and sleeve on the end mounts? Post #42 looks that way but hard to tell.
Finally got my sway bar fully installed last night, my 80 feels so much tighter and nimble on road! I ended up having to grind the sway bar even with the longest links that I purchased, it seems like the LCP end links are the only ones that don't require any grinding. When doing research I had a hard time finding out the lengths of all the different brands of end links available. I'm hoping this post will help someone in the future when trying to figure out the same thing...
- Original end links are 2-5/8" (on my 97' FZJ80)
- Cruiser Outfitters end links (SUS60090AFT) are 3-5/8"
- Trail Tailor end links are 4-1/2"
LCP links are the ones that are adjustable. I bend my HD swaybar and it caused my LC to lean. Having adjustable links fixed the lean and optimizes the position of the swaybar.