Jeep Quick Disconnect Sway Bar End Links - JKS Sway Bar Disconnects JK

Going off road is something all Jeepers love to do. In fact for most Jeepers, this is one reason we bought our Jeeps.
When we get into locations or trails that are more suitable for Jeeps to disconnect their sway bars, a lot of new Jeepers don't take the time to disconnect them for various reasons. Either they don't know how, they don't understand why we do this or it's simply too time consuming.
In this video, I tell you the bare basics of why we disconnect sway bars as well as show you a visual example of Jeep articulation "flexing" with the sway bar connected vs the sway bar disconnected and how we disconnect them (if you do not have a Rubicon).
In addition, I install a new set of sway bar quick disconnects by JKS, making it easy and fast to remove your sway bar end links at the trailhead.
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00:00 Jeep Quick Disconnect Sway Bar End Links - JKS Sway Bar Disconnects JK
03:29 Remove Jeep Sway Bars Links
05:40 JKS Quick Sway Bar Disconnects
06:39 Install Jeep Sway Bar Disconnects
11:20 Set height of JKS Sway Bar Quick Disconnects
12:37 Test JKS Sway Bar End Links Flexing
13:55 Remove JKS Sway Bar Links
14:56 Jeep Flexing Jeep Articulation
16:06 Connect Sway Bar End Links
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Links to these products:
JKS Quick Disconnects for Jeep JK with 2.5 - 6 inches lift
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JKS Quick Disconnects for Jeep JK with 0 - 2 inches lift
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[@ExploreTheRoots]

Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Thank you 🙏🏼 … for those of us without a Rubicon, these are a must. These are so easy to use.

[@MuddyRuttzz]

Good video. I like how you showed how effective disconnecting is.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Thank you. I know when I was a new Jeeper, i tried to find visuals on swaybars but couldn’t find much “swaybar for dummies” (non mechanical lingo) so that is one thing I wanted to do was show its effectiveness and how easy it is to remove them

[@bobbyg7552]

Thanks for a great demonstration of what the disconnects can do for you.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

I love these JKS quick disconnects. Great quality. 

[@jeepinwithjulia]

I've had mine for about 2 years now. I mostly love them. One thing, you need to be fairly level when taking on and off. I take mine off at home now and put back on at home unless there is a level parking spot near the trail head. Also, JKS makes a lanyard that holds the sway bar in place and I like that.

[@wendygraham2478]

Oh I never received a lanyard. Does that come separately?

[@Caboe-jj7bh]

Wicked video man. Just ordered a set for myself aftet seeing this. Can't wait to install them.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Thank you my friend. It was a bit of a “game changer” for me since I don’t have a rubicon with electronic disconnects. Often times, I wouldn’t even disconnect them when off roading because it took too long and I didn’t want to hold the group up or was just to lazy to do it. Now, I just pull the pin and it’s done. I should have put these on a long time ago.

[@monicamartinez8147]

About to attempt my install this weekend, thanks for the video!!

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Super easy install and you will LOVE them. They are so easy to remove and put back on

[@Mike-01234]

Too bad they didn't put some flit sides on it fit a box end wrench on it.

[@friendshipauto8241]

Excellent Video, thanks for taking time to explain.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Thank you friendship Auto.... it has been a great option for those of us who don't have a Rubicon and still have to manually disconnect. Also, I have had so many NEW jeepers pose the question of "why do we disconnect" so I thought that giving a visual would be very helpful.

[@girishvarma8813]

Superb demo buddy ❤

[@AZW1LD]

Great video

[@kswan23]

Thank you very much AZW1LD.. did you buy some for your own Wrangler? if so, how are they working for you?

[@H.pylori]

Well done. I had been told to do this on my JK, but being a novice, I had no idea what to do or what product to buy. Thanks.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Defiantly get the JKS

[@utvolume]

Thanks RR. Getting my current links off was a…. Very helpful on the install. Lkd n sub’d.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

thank you for the Sub..... I am glad my video was helpful for you.

[@xneptune2421]

Awesome video of the before/after of the old/new links and the articulation. I recently picked up the Teraflex quick disconnects as they offer a body mount right by the grill for that end link to swing up and stay nice and out of the way, plus they were the right price. Either way the JKS’ seem very high quality and definitely not a bad choice.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

I’m not familiar with the Teraflex but they traditionally make great quality and that feature that mounts them right up by the grill sounds like something i wish jks did. 👏🏼

[@jakealcazar3805]

How are the teraflex ones holding up?

[@xneptune2421]

@@jakealcazar3805 honestly great. They aren’t rusted to crap already or bent, and the bushings are still nice and solid. I also put em to the test a few times by swinging it to one side heavily while cornering and they’ve held really well. I’ll say though, for the bottom of the link, keep it lubed up with grease. I recently tried to swing em up and away and I could tell most of the grease came off/got contaminated so it was a lot harder to get em off, but still do-able. If you are gonna get em, buy the end links individually and go on Amazon and buy the hardware kit for them (600093), I ended up saving $40 instead of buying the whole kit together.

[@de_41]

Nice Video!. I have a 2" Rancho lift and 3/4" spacers. Which size would work best?

[@Missbirdd]

I have the first pins you pulled out and no issues. Did you have washers on to keep it snug? Mine doesn't rattle like that.

[@jasoncurren9948]

Avoid using disconnect pins from Amazon or eBay. He is right. Cost me a lot in repairs. Do it right

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Yes… I found myself not disconnecting my swaybar because it was too time consuming so I thought i would throw on some temporary Amazon pins. Only had them on there for about 4 months and they almost pushed the bushings completely out of the OEM swaybar end links. Not good.

[@libis22]

Nice explanation! I see you are from Atlanta. What are some of your favorite trails around? I have a Jeep Willys Sport XR on order and looking to hit some beginner trails starting next year. Any recommendations?

[@kevinswan932]

Thank you for the compliments. Yes, I'm in Atlanta. There are a lot of good "beginner" type trails in North GA, depending on what you are looking for. One of my favorite places to go is the Cohutta Wilderness (Big Frog Loop area). That part of North GA is one that has the best scenic exploring. Its mostly just dirt roads with a couple of interesting trails that shoot off to explore. You could spend days up there... Search my channel, I have several videos from the Cohutta there. Cashes Valley is always a great trail (technically its a RD). It has 5 water crossings on it so that makes for an interesting day trip for the family. I also have a video of that RD on my channel as well. Bucktown RD / Nimblewill Gap RD is fun as a beginner, but a much different type of trail. No water crossings but it has some smaller obstacles, larger rocks and ruts you will have to navigate. It's a good little trail to get yourself use to picking the correct lines in the road but easy enough you should not damage anything or get yourself in any trouble. Hope you have fun exploring.

[@libis22]

@@kevinswan932 Thank you so much for the detailed suggestions. Let me go through your videos and all. excited!! 🙂

[@krisyaz1545]

Great videos. Did you notice a difference when attached, from your worn to the new JKS? Did you feel the sway bar at normal pavement driving?

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Thank you Kris. There was not a noticeable “feel” difference from the worn out swaybar links. Thankfully, they were still holding but there was a noticeable difference in noise. With the worn out ones, there was Soooooooo much clanking and rattling under the Jeep. Now there is very little.

[@krisyaz1545]

@@RoadRashOffRoad nice.. I have the same rattling and noise from mine. And you made the install and review great

[@AceGoodheart]

A really great install video for a city boy. Just kidding. Very informative and much appreciated. Do the rear disconnects use the exact same disconnects? I don't really see myself taking the rear disconnects off. I don't intend on doing serious rock crawling but it would be good to be prepared for anything. I have heard that the holding pins can break in time so always carry extra pins with you.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Ha ha ha. City boy. 😂 Thank you for the compliments. Sometimes you have to make due with what you have around you…. Even a giant rock in the church parking lot. A couple of things here: I have never had the need to remove the rear Links, nor have had any friends we’ve ridden with remove them. Only the front. However we are in GA and the terrain is very different than some of the more “serious” places like Moab (may be different there). I wouldn’t worry about removing the rear. It’s always good to have spare bolts of many sizes with you in your tool kit. I have never had an issue with my breaking but I feel pretty confident “IF” something broke, I can pull a bolt out of the body of my Jeep and shove it in there. Also, you can easily drive to the nearest hardware store to buy a replacement bolt without the sway bars on. You’ll just need to drive slow and cautiously. Like you, I am not much of a “rock crawler”. I’ve done some smaller stuff that has given me confidence but I enjoy more of the overlanding and exploration.

[@AceGoodheart]

@@RoadRashOffRoad I put them on today. Only issue I had was breaking one of the old bolts loose. I used an allen wrench to put in the pin hole to keep it from turning as I tightened the nut and had no issues with it breaking. Again, great instructional video. I think you hit every detail. 👍🏼 I've got a front stubby bumper, winch, and KC Hilights coming in later this week or next. Hopefully that install will go smooth as butter too.

[@dirtdevil2394]

Does the Jeep need to be raised or propped to adjust the sway bar back to level position? Or can they be thrown in a bag and bright back out once the trip is over, also if it’s not coming off easy should some good wd40 dry spray grease help keep things ok

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

The jeep does not need to be raised to take them off or put them on. In fact it needs as level on ground as possible. If there is any tension on the swaybar disconnects (ie one side flexed higher than the other), the disconnects will not line up properly. If the jeep is on level ground, they just slide right off and slide back on.

[@AnglinTexas]

Thanks for the install. Extreme T. Install didn’t show the right side, and I wanted to see how much space there was between the link and the bracket.

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Yes. The passenger side has a little stubby link. There is just enough room for the JKS to slide on between the bracket. Not much room for anything else so if you happen to have anything else installed or attached to that bracket, it may obstruct that space.

[@JKUguy]

What would be the case for rear end sway bars is it even smart to disconnect those or should they be connected at all times?

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

I have never disconnected mine nor seen anyone disconnect theirs. I don't know that it is necessary.

[@normparrott3055]

Maybe vise grips to hold pin would've been a better idea...

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

That may be a good idea. I am going to have to get under there and try it (to tighten them up). I can hear a little rattle under there. I think they have loosened up a little bit.

[@anthonybailey9956]

How do you prevent the sway bar from dropping down or moving up once it is disconnected?

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

With the JKS, you remove the entire end links. I have not had an issue with the swaybar dropping down but in the past, I’ve zip tied the end links and the swaybar to the body of the Jeep frame (any available hole in the frame).

[@wendygraham2478]

Do you need the lanyard kit?

[@kswan23]

A what? I know what a Lanyard is that goes around your neck holding a badge.

[@jakealcazar3805]

What headlights you rocking?

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

Oh man… I’ve been meaning to do a video on my headlights. These are the best ones I have seen on a Jeep. I bought them from Amazon 2 years ago and they work perfect. I’ve never had a problem with them. They are bright white LED (not bluish or yellow - bright white). The lumens are really bright. Xprite 7 Inch CREE LED Headlights DOT Approved Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK LJ CJ TJ Hummber H1 H2 1997-2018, with High/Low Beam, Halo DRL Round Headlamps a.co/d/3saa9Kb

[@jakealcazar3805]

@@RoadRashOffRoad Much appreciated Bro! Yeah I've seen these headlights in a few different videos already and just love the way they look. They have a modern, yet unique look to them. Almost like a tribute to the factory JL headlights. Was the wiring for the DRL halo difficult?

[@RoadRashOffRoad]

they do look like the new JL headlights from the outside. From the inside, they remind me a lot of my BMW 535 headlights in color (bright white) and brightness. They don't look like cheap LED "blueish " color. Connecting the DRL is super simple. you just tap into the Yellow ambers in the grill (my ambers already come on as driving lights so the white DRL just get power at the same time).

[@Natives-cm8yb]

Now do the rear