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07Negative
09-20-2012, 02:43 PM
Hey can someone show me their OEM sway bar assembly for the front? I think mine was setup wrong and I'm addressing it now. Thanks
OrangeXJ
09-20-2012, 02:48 PM
need more info
07Negative
09-20-2012, 02:50 PM
I'm trying to assemble my front end and I'm double checking to make sure its done right. I just need images of how its all suppose to connecct properly
07Negative
09-20-2012, 02:58 PM
So the 1st image is how I pulled out the sway bar. This is the end where the quick disco's connect to.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/07Negative/IMG_0082_zps7cfc0ecb.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/07Negative/IMG_0082_zps7cfc0ecb.jpg

Now this is what I think it's suppose to be assembled?

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/07Negative/IMG_0083_zpsab7ad509.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/07Negative/IMG_0083_zpsab7ad509.jpg
4.3LXJ
09-20-2012, 03:26 PM
First pic should be right. That is non OEM aftermarket sway bar bracket on the sway bar. I am assuming a bushing goes in there for the disconnect.
prcjeep
09-20-2012, 03:55 PM
got this from a bing search

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/discos_zpsfa632cc7.jpg
07Negative
09-20-2012, 05:12 PM
I did a google image search, but nothing gave me that kinda detail. Which is what I need. I swore there was a bushing that went in between that "U" shaped and the end of the sway bar. Of end of the sway bar even have this divit that looks like something belongs in there.
oderdene
09-20-2012, 07:21 PM
oem:
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg115/scaled.php?server=115&filename=96jeeppicgd1.gif&res=landing

disco:
http://image.fourwheeler.com/f/36638664/129_1107_14+jeep_budget_build+completed_front_end. jpg

some of them dont have this bushing
http://jeepse.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/5/5/55597b.jpg
Jeepster19
09-20-2012, 08:52 PM
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/6fea0f70f68d32c73e14ab0717b07d6b.jpg
This is what it looks like on my 98 Xj.
07Negative
09-20-2012, 10:18 PM
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/6fea0f70f68d32c73e14ab0717b07d6b.jpg
This is what it looks like on my 98 Xj.

Those are RE quick disconnects yeh? I like those better than JKS that I have. I'll be ditching the whole setup for a currie style setup, but I want to piece it together b/c it's a few hundred cheaper. I swore there was a bushing in there. Oh well. Thanks guys, much appreciated.
Jeepster19
09-23-2012, 10:03 PM
Those are RE quick disconnects yeh? I like those better than JKS that I have. I'll be ditching the whole setup for a currie style setup, but I want to piece it together b/c it's a few hundred cheaper. I swore there was a bushing in there. Oh well. Thanks guys, much appreciated.

BDS quick disco's:D
Dredwolf
10-13-2012, 10:34 PM
During the "maiden voyage" today, I used the Rusty's? disconnects, and found my sway bar bushing frame mounts were SHOT.:rolleye0012:

And the PO did not use anything to attached the discos up and out of the way so I used zip ties.....and found out that rubbed at close to full lock.

What are the disconnects supposed to attach to?

And if I want to change the bushings, best replacements?
XJ Wheeler
10-14-2012, 03:15 AM
During the "maiden voyage" today, I used the Rusty's? disconnects, and found my sway bar bushing frame mounts were SHOT.:rolleye0012:

And the PO did not use anything to attached the discos up and out of the way so I used zip ties.....and found out that rubbed at close to full lock.

What are the disconnects supposed to attach to?

And if I want to change the bushings, best replacements?

First thing on the replacements is measure your swaybar. There were several different sizes used. I decided to go with poly bushings. I went with Energy Suspensions set that included the brackets, which are much beefier than the stock stamped steel pieces.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0275-2.jpg
Dredwolf
10-14-2012, 09:36 PM
First thing on the replacements is measure your swaybar. There were several different sizes used. I decided to go with poly bushings. I went with Energy Suspensions set that included the brackets, which are much beefier than the stock stamped steel pieces.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0275-2.jpg

Got it....so are bungie cords the best thing on the disconnects? I used zip ties,which are not....elegant?

Guess I'll get the new bushings and mounts and then see. I want to run the swaybar on pavement, not ready to lay out the $$ for a Currie Anti-Rock...
XJ Wheeler
10-14-2012, 09:51 PM
Got it....so are bungie cords the best thing on the disconnects? I used zip ties,which are not....elegant?

Guess I'll get the new bushings and mounts and then see. I want to run the swaybar on pavement, not ready to lay out the $$ for a Currie Anti-Rock...

Bungies work pretty good. Really there's no right or wrong way, just personal preference.