Topjimmy

Getting mine done for me next friday cant wait. sooooo excited.

good luck look forward to the pics

JK-Tex

Thanks, everyone! I'm off to start the install...

JK-Tex

Finished the back end today. Big question: the Northridge rear swaybar links come REALLY close to the passenger tire when installed in the suggested manner--so much so that they bump the wheel and tire when there's deflection over a bump.

So I installed them backward (bolt ends facing the tire, head on the inside of mount). Is this a bad idea? It increases tire clearance from about 2mm to 1/2 inch and I'm no longer getting knocking over bumps.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

rinkishJK

i believe i have read of others doing this. i dont have any exp. maybe someone with the lift will chime in. flex it and make sure nothing hits. if it gives u more tire/rim clearance and doesnt bind i say its good.

RevyJKU08

I put my Northridge rear links with the nuts closest to the frame, ball joint closest to the wheels. No issues, but if you have no clearance issues the other way...go for it! Just remember to re-torque everything after 150miles or so!

Northridge4x4

You running stock wheels? If so they will be close most if not all rear sway bar links require wheel spacers or New wheels with approx 4.5" BS.

David

JK-Tex

Stock wheels w/aftermarket tires (stock width, tho). Am I OK running these backwards? I'd rather not deal with spacers quite yet.

Or just run the stock links until I upgrade wheels in two years?

Northridge4x4

you can run them backwards just make sure they clear everything

JK-Tex

It's in! Still need to clean up some minor alignment issues (although it's driving pretty well as-is). For anyone who's considering a similar kit, the OME LIGHT DUTY (615/617) springs netted 2.5" rear and 3" front on my 2-door. I'm sure this will change a bit as the sprigs settle. I am very pleased.