Front Sway Bar Disconnects


Initially installed just the front sway disconnects, these were much easier then I'd originally thought they would be. Would definitely do the rears next.

Highlights
  • Installation for Front Sway Bar disconnect links from JKS.
  • I didn't have any ball joint type connections on my existing links, not sure if that's factory or if at some point a previous owner replaced these links. most instructions showed a ball type joint at the top.
  • Removal was super straight forward.
    1. I did not lift or jackup the vehicle, with a 4" lift its easy to get to everything and you do not need to release any sort of "tension" on the sway bar.
    2. I did not take off the tire. It was easy to get to everything from the front as shown in the pictures
Parts/Tools
  • PA Peformance 160AJKS Quicker Disconnect End Links. We needed model 2001 as we have a 4" lift. Make sure to buy the right set for your lift.
  • Ideally you'll have one of these degree measurment tools, AccuMASTER, but if you dont and don't want to buy one (~$25) you can roughly estimate the angle. Just go slightly higher then level on the sway bar, it'll be close enough I think.
  • Drill Bit Size "F"
  • Tap and Die set to thread hole in frame after you drill it
Down below are some highlight photos of a few items. If you want to view all the photos of the project, you can go to this gallery.
Password is: jeep - https://gallery.mclaughlin.cc/Vehicles/2005-Jeep-Wrangler-TJ-X/Jeep-Swaybar-Disconnect-Installation-2020/

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Original Sway Link (Passenger Side)
Original Sway Link (Passenger Side)
New upper Bracket, threaded side in-board
New upper Bracket, threaded side in-board
Lower Peg bolted on
Lower Peg bolted on
AccuMASTER Angle. I ended up using about 9 deg UP
AccuMASTER Angle. I ended up using about 9 deg UP
Here's the locking pin, pretty cool how these wor
Here's the locking pin, pretty cool how these work
End Link locked in place
End Link locked in place
Stow away peg, for when they are disconnected.
Stow away peg, for when they are disconnected.
Link stowed away for off-road action!
Stow away peg, for when they are disconnected.
Complete Link installed and adjusted
Complete Link installed and adjusted



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