Rear Sway Bar

[BellValleyAT]

I was today years old when I learned that JL's might have a rear sway bar? Is this true for all models?? Did that get added with the JK? I don't recall TJ's having them?

Does it limit articulation as much as the front sway bar does?? I assume not as much else the Rubicon would have rear sway bar disconnects?

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[flick2614]

I'd guess that stability requirements make it so that a rear sway bar is mandatory on JL's. I originally left mine disconnected after doing a lift. After a month or so of terrifying body sway at highway speeds I decided to connect it up. There is a noticeable difference between connected and disconnected. It's a 15 min process to take it off if I really think I need that much articulation on a trail.

 

[BellValleyAT]

I'd guess that stability requirements make it so that a rear sway bar is mandatory on JL's. I originally left mine disconnected after doing a lift. After a month or so of terrifying body sway at highway speeds I decided to connect it up. There is a noticeable difference between connected and disconnected. It's a 15 min process to take it off if I really think I need that much articulation on a trail.

Thanks! With it connected, is articulation as limited in the rear as it is with the front connected?

 

[Roky]

Thanks! With it connected, is articulation as limited in the rear as it is with the front connected?

The rear swaybar is more like a torsion bar or torsion spring…. It is designed to twist when articulating. It actually helps in some situations to keep it connected…..

 

[azwjowner]

The rear sway bar actually improves articulation, as counter-intuitive as it seems. There are videos on Youtube somewhere.

 

[flick2614]

Thanks! With it connected, is articulation as limited in the rear as it is with the front connected?

I've never taken the time to put it on a ramp and measure so no idea really.

 

[Roky]

I've never taken the time to put it on a ramp and measure so no idea really.

I’ve tested mine, and it does not limit flex…..in this pic my shock is fully extended….

 

[flick2614]

I’ve tested mine, and it does not limit flex…..in this pic my shock is fully extended….

Nice. Are you running 2.5's in the rear?

 

[Roky]

Thanks…. Are talking about shocks or springs ? Shocks are 2.5s front and rear, springs are 3.5”…..

 

[Maverick909]

Thanks! With it connected, is articulation as limited in the rear as it is with the front connected?

with a 2.5" lift i have never needed to disconnect my rear sway bar. ive done multiple badge of honor trails with no issue. i dont plan of removing it while on the rubicon trail next year either

 

[flick2614]

Thanks…. Are talking about shocks or springs ? Shocks are 2.5s front and rear, springs are 3.5”…..

Shocks. Are the 2.5's stiff at all when crawling?

 

[Roky]

Shocks. Are the 2.5's stiff at all when crawling?

No, they’re pretty sweet…. We usually set both dials on 1 when we’re doing slow stuff… with tires at 10 psi sway bar disconnected and shocks on soft, it’s a very comfortable day…

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