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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Corey on April 23, 2009, 05:15:08 PM

Title: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: Corey on April 23, 2009, 05:15:08 PM

A bit about my jeep. 03 TJ, 2in suspension lift and a 2in body lift, no rear swaybar (wich i want back on), 33's, quick disconnects (front) stock running gear.  Has anyone ever had the same issue?

Title: Re: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: Vinman on April 23, 2009, 06:34:59 PM

If you still have the stock front trackbar the axle is slightly shifted to the left due to the lift.

The swaybar will eventually center itself with the axle.

If you install an adjustable trackbar and center the axle, you'll find the swaybar will work itself back to the center.

After all that rambling, I've had 3 lifted Jeeps with the stock trackbar and slightly offset axle and never had a problem arise from it, I say drive it and not worry about it..

Vince

Title: Re: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: Corey on April 23, 2009, 06:56:24 PM

Thank you very much!   The only issue I have is when i disconet the end links they don't line up to the pegs on the frame unless the swaybar is strait!  So I need to get adjustable links to shift the axle.  How much is that worth?

Title: Re: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: sn4cktime on April 23, 2009, 09:23:11 PM

JKS makes adjustable sway links.  I think they're $100+ though.  Not sure who else makes adjustable ones, lots of other companies makes quick disco links set to various lengths, they usually have a range for lifts, like 0-3" or 3-6" or whatever.

www.jksmfg.com/ (http://www.jksmfg.com/)

Title: Re: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: Corey on April 23, 2009, 09:59:59 PM

That is what I have on the jeep now.

Title: Re: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: cLAY on April 24, 2009, 09:26:59 AM

Instead of buying an adjustable trac bar you can recenter the axle be re-drilling the lower bolt hole on the axle about 1/2"-3/4"  to the right.

Title: Re: Swaybar keeps shifting to the left?
Post by: Corey on April 24, 2009, 10:07:08 AM

I am such a newbie when it comes to jeeps. I just switched over from the import scene had enough of that!  Love the 4x4 way better!  Back on topic is there any place the people in this club kinda meet so someone could point me in the right direction on how to do what you have explained?