Thinner Front Swaybar Links

[JeepJLU402]

Random question. Are there any Swaybar links that are thinner that the OEM links? With my Dynatrac 2” lift it moved the rear links up front. I get a small amount or rubbing at full turn and I’ve already put 3 washers on the steering stops. I know I should get new rims but thought Swaybar links would be cheaper.

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[mwilk012]

Got a pic of how you mounted them?

 

[Pig-Pen]

Random question. Are there any Swaybar links that are thinner that the OEM links? With my Dynatrac 2” lift it moved the rear links up front. I get a small amount or rubbing at full turn and I’ve already put 3 washers on the steering stops. I know I should get new rims but thought Swaybar links would be cheaper.

you could get wheel spacers

 

[JeepJLU402]

Sorry for the bad quality trying to do Jeep things and get ready for work to pay for Jeep things.
i put chalk of the end link so I could see where it rubbed and on the tire it’s approximately where the arrow is pointing.

 

[JeepJLU402]

you could get wheel spacers

This is true. It would solve it all and I could take off the washers on the wheel stops. They just freak me out is my totally rational reason I haven’t done that.

 

[Mikester86]

Is there an extra washer between the link and sway bar? The second pic is looks like it is sticking out quite a bit. Maybe it’s correct, just appears to be pushed out a bit. Here is mine from my TeraFlex lift:

 

[JeepJLU402]

Is there an extra washer between the link and sway bar? The second pic is looks like it is sticking out quite a bit. Maybe it’s correct, just appears to be pushed out a bit. Here is mine from my TeraFlex lift:

I’ll check that. It does seem like there is tons of space in my second pic. Those TeraFlex looks like they are 1/4” to 1/2” closer in that area.
Maybe that’s the problem of moving the rear links to the front in a lift kit and I need links designed for the front.

 

[Mikester86]

I’ll check that. It does seem like there is tons of space in my second pic. Those TeraFlex looks like they are 1/4” to 1/2” closer in that area.
Maybe that’s the problem of moving the rear links to the front in a lift kit and I need links designed for the front.

What size tires? Factory rims?

 

[JeepJLU402]

What size tires? Factory rims?

Factory rims with 285/75 r17 Toyo Open Country ATIII tires.

 

[Mikester86]

Factory rims with 285/75 r17 Toyo Open Country ATIII tires.

I am running 35x11.5x17 Toyo AT3’s on stock rims and have zero rubbing issues on 2.5” TeraFlex base lift.

 

[JeepJLU402]

I am running 35x11.5x17 Toyo AT3’s on stock rims and have zero rubbing issues on 2.5” TeraFlex base lift.

This makes me think I should get some new end links. It looks like that lift comes with new links for the front and the rear.

 

[Mikester86]

This makes me think I should get some new end links. It looks like that lift comes with new links for the front and the rear.

Yes, the TeraFlex lift does include new front and rear end links.

 

[Pig-Pen]

Yeah if you can get some new endlinks that would solve the problem and is cost effective.

wheel spacers do make it look better and give the jeep a wider stance for offroading. Tons of people use spacers. Just buy top quality and follow the manufacturers directions for torquing them. People have issues either dont follow the directions or buy the cheapo soacers that may not be machined properly.

if it if was my jeep, id do spacers. Since you bought dyntrac lift (same as mine) im assuming you plan to do a little more than mall crawling. I was going to do that when i was running stock rubi wheels but ended up buying aftermarket wheels

 

[entropy]

Random question. Are there any Swaybar links that are thinner that the OEM links? With my Dynatrac 2” lift it moved the rear links up front. I get a small amount or rubbing at full turn and I’ve already put 3 washers on the steering stops. I know I should get new rims but thought Swaybar links would be cheaper.

I got a little rubbing at full turn full flex after I lifted my jeep as well. I have the JKS quick disconnect sway bar links. However in my case, the rubbing is minimal and happens rarely so I am not concerned. How often do you rub? and does it happen on regular driving? if that's the case I'd definitely look into fixing the issue asap.

I plan on installing wheel spacers when I get bigger tires. I did some research and there are some really good quality spacers out there. Some loctite and a good torque wrench it is all that's needed to properly install them. Buying new wheels is a waste of money imo and I like the rubi wheels.

Spacers are one of those things you absolutely need to follow manufacturers recommended torque. A lot of people just wing it and then they have issues. Accidents where wheels come off because people rotate them and don't torque them right afterwards happen often. That's without wheel spacers.

 

[entropy]

I am running 35x11.5x17 Toyo AT3’s on stock rims and have zero rubbing issues on 2.5” TeraFlex base lift.

how do you like your tires and how easy were they to find? those are the ones I am looking at.

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