IPvFletch
Well-Known Member
Installed Rock Krawler Sway Bar Quick Disconnects.
First off, my jack stands are too short for this JL on 37s so I did the whole install with the wheels on. Had to switch wheels back and forth side-to-side a few times, and had super awkward angles to work on it, but it worked out.
The lower end (disconnect studs) have a little notch for an open end wrench, but man that was no fun tightening those down. What a pain. Poor design IMO.
Also the pass. side bracket was impossible to get perfectly centered. I did my best, but in the end, I used the OE bolt (also zinc) because it fit better. I can't decide why (same size threading, same size head) but it fit through a lot better. It was long enough and seemed to work just fine.
Re-connecting was also a PITA. I had to jack up one side of the axle a little bit. I don't know how I will do this out on the trails tbh; maybe find a rock to climb up to give it some articulation...
Lastly, I installed the retention straps using my rivet tool and 5/16" nutserts. Worked great with the RK strap bolts, so I just didn't use the nuts. The nutserts went in fine after I cleaned up the holes there with 7/16" drill bit. I used RTV on them as well since I did drill that frame hole out a little bit.
Also used blue thread locker on everything.
Took about an hour from start-to-finish... No bolts were too difficult, but I did use a mix of hand tools and ratchets.
First off, my jack stands are too short for this JL on 37s so I did the whole install with the wheels on. Had to switch wheels back and forth side-to-side a few times, and had super awkward angles to work on it, but it worked out.
The lower end (disconnect studs) have a little notch for an open end wrench, but man that was no fun tightening those down. What a pain. Poor design IMO.
Also the pass. side bracket was impossible to get perfectly centered. I did my best, but in the end, I used the OE bolt (also zinc) because it fit better. I can't decide why (same size threading, same size head) but it fit through a lot better. It was long enough and seemed to work just fine.
Re-connecting was also a PITA. I had to jack up one side of the axle a little bit. I don't know how I will do this out on the trails tbh; maybe find a rock to climb up to give it some articulation...
Lastly, I installed the retention straps using my rivet tool and 5/16" nutserts. Worked great with the RK strap bolts, so I just didn't use the nuts. The nutserts went in fine after I cleaned up the holes there with 7/16" drill bit. I used RTV on them as well since I did drill that frame hole out a little bit.
Also used blue thread locker on everything.
Took about an hour from start-to-finish... No bolts were too difficult, but I did use a mix of hand tools and ratchets.