Need input on new sway bar links
04-02-2018, 02:09 PM
#1
JK Newbie
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Need input on new sway bar links
Yesterday while riding at Uwharrie, I broke on of my sway bar links. I have the Mopar 4.5 lift. I have a lot of Metalcloak products on my jeep and have been very happy with them. Metalcloak offers 12.5 links for their 3.5 lift, and 14.5 links for their 5.5 lift, so I am right in the middle. I do have a rubicon so I dont need quick disconnects. Would the 12.5 or the 14.5 be better for my setup? Also, does anyone know of a better company for the links that would fit my lift better?
04-02-2018, 02:44 PM
#2
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Your best bet would be to measure and see what is going to be the best length for your jeep. With the Rubicon you'll want to make sure that your links put your sway bar above the 'level' mark so you don't invert the links while on the trail.
I'm packing to be down there tomorrow with my new Metalcloak 2.5"
I'm packing to be down there tomorrow with my new Metalcloak 2.5"
04-02-2018, 03:29 PM
#3
JK Newbie
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I measured the old ones that came with the Mopar lift and they are about 10.5. I really want to stick with Metalcloak (I wish I had gone with their lift instead of Mopar but its too late for that). Do you think the 12.25 ones from MC will work. Right now my sway bar sits level when using the Mopar links.
04-02-2018, 07:35 PM
#5
JK Newbie
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The JKS adjustable ones look like they will do the trick. Now this brings up the next question. They make the quick disconnect version and also a version for Rubicons that dont have the quick disconnect function. In my Rubi I always use the electronic disconnect because I didnt want to take the time to unbolt the links. I am under the impression that removing the links will allow for more articulation than electronically disconnecting the sway bar. Should I get the quick disconnect option for when I plan on doing serious rock crawling, and then really on the electronic disconnect when I am playing around on easier trails? Or just get the ones that dont disconnect quickly and continue to rely on the electronic function? I guess the real question is does the quick disconnect feature add a weak point if I decide to leave my links connected and use the electronic disconnect of the rubicon? Hopefully that makes sense...
04-02-2018, 08:00 PM
#6
JK Freak
The JKS adjustable ones look like they will do the trick. Now this brings up the next question. They make the quick disconnect version and also a version for Rubicons that don’t have the quick disconnect function. In my Rubi I always use the electronic disconnect because I didn’t want to take the time to unbolt the links. I am under the impression that removing the links will allow for more articulation than electronically disconnecting the sway bar. Should I get the quick disconnect option for when I plan on doing serious rock crawling, and then really on the electronic disconnect when I am playing around on easier trails? Or just get the ones that don’t disconnect quickly and continue to rely on the electronic function? I guess the real question is does the quick disconnect feature add a weak point if I decide to leave my links connected and use the electronic disconnect of the rubicon? Hopefully that makes sense...
.Rock Krawler makes some adjustable sway bar links similar to the JKS. They're cheaper too. Definitely go with adjustable links instead of fixed length, you'll be able to fine tune everything.
04-02-2018, 08:46 PM
#7
JK Newbie
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When you electronically disco the sway bar on the Rubi, you essentially split the sway bar in half. I don't think you're limiting yourself or losing any articulation. Honestly if I were you, I'd sell the Rubi sway bar and pick up a standard sport/sahara sway bar and some quick discos. The motors on those Rubi sway bars are prone to failure, and it's not a matter of if, but rather when. Lucky for you...people like to pay a pretty penny for them. You'll probably have some extra bills in your pocket at the end of the day, and who doesn't like that .
Rock Krawler makes some adjustable sway bar links similar to the JKS. They're cheaper too. Definitely go with adjustable links instead of fixed length, you'll be able to fine tune everything.
.Rock Krawler makes some adjustable sway bar links similar to the JKS. They're cheaper too. Definitely go with adjustable links instead of fixed length, you'll be able to fine tune everything.
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04-03-2018, 03:15 AM
#8
Super Moderator
On the links discussion- my friend has a RK 3.5" that we put on in the garage and the stock rubi sway bar (disconnected) with RK links didn't allow as much travel as completely removing the links. RK does sell an affordable link but they're shit. They sent him out some subpar Chinese junk and didn't mention that there was a change in manufacturer until after he twisted their link. In comparison, I've run the JKS links for 7 years now and haven't had any issues. They're greaseable which I hate to do but I see the function behind it. They're not going to be a weak link in your system, I think you'd see the tabs fail before something on the link fails. They move in a vertical plane so there really isn't a load per se put on the quick connect pins. My only recommendation with them is to weld a nut to the frame so when you swing the bar up (after disconnecting) that you've got a place for the bar to rest. No more zip ties or bungee cords holding the bar.
04-03-2018, 05:53 AM
#9
JK Jedi
Not to mention......totally disconnecting at the links probably helps extend the life of that rubi sway bar....although you have a warranty anyhow so you probably don't care too much bout that aspect.....but for others who don't......it's a thought.
04-03-2018, 11:59 AM
#10
JK Newbie
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Thanks for all the input guys. I think the JKS quick disconnects are going to be the way to go. I do think the pin would fail before the nut and bolt design of the non-quick disconnects if I decide to leave the links connected. But if it is only the pin that fails, I can order some back up pins to keep on hand. Thanks again!