Jeep Wrangler YJ - Install and test Sway Bar Disconnects

[@Poweraddicts]

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[@demented_cycles]

This video has convinced me to remove my track bars and sway bars

[@roberta.nichols8572]

Thanks for helping an old man of a shade tree mechanic on his ol 92 yj keep up the good work!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks and You're welcome! Glad is helps!

[@wangerincpa]

I just discovered this on an 89 jeep that I bought with a lift kit. Thanks for explaining how I can use it to crawl rocks.

[@kristopherkindt9031]

Man I love the way you produce your videos, cuz I'm like you and wanna be one with Jeep. Knowing you put the hard labor into it and she rides great. Thx again...I'm a 1990 Jeep yj 2.5 inline 4, 2.5 RC lift. You've been my inspiration.

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thank you for this excellent video. It was a big help. It is good to know I am not the only guy that hits challenges when attempting a project. Carry On Sir, making those videos for us backyard DIY'ers.

[@TheJonathan180]

Hey man thank you so much for your videos I don't even want a sway bar disconnect, I want to replace my sway bars and guess what? This video basically shows me how to do it. So much better than paying a mechanic, thanks again man!

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the video helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment!! Have a great day!

[@dkhallal]

Awesome brotha, especially the comments at the end of the pros and cons of the track bar removal and sway bar effects. I’ve watched more of your videos because of the content I’m looking for you do. Thanks.

[@albertmendez7491]

Love your videos. New to jeep and loving it. Got my son watching your videos, since i just bought him one. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks man!! Glad you and your son enjoy the videos! Have a great day!

[@waltmcmahan4716]

Thanks Chuck great video as always, I removed my track bar and love it. I removed my sway bar and is great but, I got more body roll on curves then I was comfortable with so that brought Me to this video reinstalled my sway bar and disconnects all good .

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the video helped you!!

[@vindictivesep]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I learn new shit daily.

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the channel helps!!

[@michaelrhodes539]

fixing to put them on Friday when they come in. I have learned alot by watching your videos and have been sharing them to my facebook page.

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the videos help you!! Huge thanks for sharing them out! How did the install go for ya? Have a great day!

[@jdubbson3772]

hey man, just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you soon to be done to my 94 YJ ...inspiraitional you are.

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks, glad you like it and happy it helps you! Thanks for leaving a great comment! Have a great day!

[@putomorelia]

@poweraddicts !! Woke up to the notification and was late to work just so I can watch the video lol thanx chuck! Detail spot on on how to do it ! That’s why I enjoy your videos

[@Poweraddicts]

I got the video out much later than I really wanted. But .. I got it done!! Glad you enjoy the videos. Hope this one helps you with the disconnects. Thanks for checking them out nad taking the time o leave a great comment! Have a great day!

[@putomorelia]

Power Addicts - FixJeeps.com - Jeep, car and motorcycle tips no thank you chuck , I had the same issue with the upper bolt not coming off so you made it so much easier by taking off the whole sway bar off , now I’ll start my project

[@Poweraddicts]

Have fun!! I'm sure glad I did it. Made a huge difference in the flex!

[@putomorelia]

Power Addicts - FixJeeps.com - Jeep, car and motorcycle tips hey chuck an off topic question , how would I measure the lift kit on my jeep yj, I bough the jeep from a guy few years ago and it came lifted but he didn't know what size of lift kit it had and I was a new to the off-road scene , but now I get asked a lot what size/type of kit do I have and I don't know how to answer that lol, any suggestions ?? I have pro comp es3000 shocks (SOA) on 35in discover cooper tires

[@Poweraddicts]

A quick and easy way would be to measure a stock YJ and then measure yours. Measure from the top of the springs at the lowest arch point up to the frame. Then you gotta factor in the SOA of about 5.5" of additional lift. Even then it will more of a general estimate because of springs settling on the lift and the stock Jeep you measure from. Also As far as brand, maybe you will get lucky and find some form of paint markings or stampings on the springs to ID them. Sorry I didnt have a cut and dried answer. Hope this gives you a general idea.

[@Samlittlesr57]

Awesome Video, I'm new to Jeeps and I have learned a bunch from your vid's

[@Poweraddicts]

Welcome to the Jeepin life!! Hope the videos serve you well!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment!! Have a great day!

[@jdubbson3772]

Thanks man ive been wanting to this mod for a while but was a bit hesitent. i now feel alot more confident doing it on my 94 YJ. ( which is my daily driver).. you make get vids. thanks alot Chuck. btw i think the disconnect are smart and afordable as well.

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome and glad the videos help you! The disconnects are a way to have off road flex yet still have good highway manners. Good luck and thanks for leaving a great comment! Have a great day!

[@JeepinDan]

I broke my front sway bar links and waited for a month for my backordered quick discos to come in from rubicon express. Needless to say, I would not condone running without a front swaybar, especially in a Jeep. It felt like I was gonna roll every time I made a corner, and I'm on stock suspension. I got used to it but I still wouldn't reccomend it.

[@dansgarage2010]

JeepinDan love your videos, love how your always trying to pinch those pennies and still maintain the jeep. Always interesting brother cause not all of us have much more than pennies to toss at our Jeep. Check out my channel I just finished a complete frame up build of a YJ & some of your videos helped me out & I appreciate it.

[@Poweraddicts]

I could see getting used to them. Yet, it just didn't feel right in the curves. That's the upside to running discos, connect them for the road, disconnect for the trail. Thanks for checking out the vide and taking the time to leave a great comment!

[@codydoak1741]

thanks man no bs just facts love your yj

[@dunlapmichaell]

Thanks for showing that the original sway bar disconnect bolt is tappered. I'm working on getting the top bolt off mine now while it's on the Jeep. Grrrrrr.....

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! They can be lots of fun!! NOT! LOL ..hope it goes well!! Thanks for dropping in and leaving a great comment. Have a great day!

[@FrankyRevolorio]

Haven't had track bars for a while now, wouldn't put them back ever. Sway bar on the other hand, I'd leave it on for on road driving. If you need to swerve out of somethings way you want the least possible body roll. Nice video.

[@Poweraddicts]

I'm running quick dis-connects. Keep the roll bar on the street. Disconnect for play time. Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

[@scottlytle4071]

francisco revolorio

[@TheCeedub]

I noticed you used a strap to tie your sway bar up. On mine the tube is the right diameter to slide in to the hole in the frame and then put the pin in to hold it

[@Poweraddicts]

I didn't even notice that. I'm gonna look at that tomorrow. Thank!

[@markwade9403]

Thanks for all the great onfo. Always good stuff from you man.

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! Thanks man! Glad you like the videos and find them helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!

[@chrisstarling1584]

I just added these same discos on my YJ, I threw Rough Country's instructions away and your video was my step by step guide. Thanks for the great videos, I always look forward to your YJ videos! By the way what bumper do you have on the front? It looks sweet with the light bar tucked in there!

[@Poweraddicts]

Their instructions left a bit to the imagination anyway. Glad my video helped you with the install and happy the rest of them help you as well! Thanks, glad you like the bumper. I welded that up myself, it is not finished, hence no video release as of yet. I still gotta fabricate the winch fairlead and I wanna add a short stinger bar to it. Thanks for checking out my videos and taking the time to leave a great comment! Have a great day!!

[@Legendsingray]

Great video as always. Do you have a video about replacing the timing chain? I've got a volunteer Jeep if you need one to make the video... Lol!

[@MrPcairns]

You do a great job of explanation.

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks and you are welcome! Glad it helps!!

[@Missin44]

Power Addicts - Thanks for the vid! My question, in my very limited experience getting the disconnects disconnected is pretty easy. Hooking them back up is a bit more of a problem. getting 3 of the 4 pins is relatively easy. However, unless the Jeep is sitting perfectly level it's a pain to get the holes to line up perfectly so I can then slide the last pin in. Generally, I carry a 2x4 or use a rock to compress the suspension to make get the holes to line up. Is there a better way?

[@johnkessler1761]

That bumper is sweet.

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks! I fabbed that up from some scrap plate I had laying around. Thanks for checking out the video! Have a great day!!

[@TheCeedub]

Linear persuasion tool lol. I'm going to steal that

[@Poweraddicts]

Go for it!! LOL

[@jamesbailey884]

Great video! Thanks!

[@Poweraddicts]

You are very welcome!! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jeepcollector91]

Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@Poweraddicts]

Hey man. Good to see ya back! Thanks, glad you like the video! Have a great day!

[@my93foxbody]

I know you probably don't remember but I really need to know what size the 4 bolts that hold the entire sway bar on are. The PO removed it and gave me the sway bar and mounting brackets but no bolts.

[@kittykitty643]

Thanks for info How do you like the quick disconnects? Quality from rusting ? you do anything for the rear?

[@Poweraddicts]

There is no swap bar at all in the rear. I've removed both front and rear trackbars. I like the quick disconnects, gives you the best of both worlds. Good road manners connected, flex when disconnected. No issues with rusting either. I like the quality no doubt! Thanks for checking out the vid! Hope I helped with your questions. Have a great day!

[@ninja63639]

I have a set of RE links that are identical to your RC links. Where did you pick up those sleeves, or what size did you get? Also what size bolts did you use? I planned on using the factory upper bolts but this idea seems much better. Factory torque spec on the link nuts is 45 ft/lbs

[@Poweraddicts]

All that came as one kit, sleeves, bolts and all. Being that is was all a kit, I didnt check on what the sizes were. The link to the kit is in the video description. Here ya go, I'll copy the link here for you if you need it: amzn.to/2NjP7ai . Have a great day!

[@jeremysyrop4552]

I’ve decided to keep my track bar since without it I don’t like the feeling of delayed steering on the highway. Is there any danger of off-roading with the track bars on?

[@Poweraddicts]

There is no danger. You will get stuck more often with the lack of axle articulation.

[@cycl0nnus]

love ur jeep yj!!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks!! Also thanks for checking out the video! Have a great day!

[@cycl0nnus]

you too sir!!!

[@ton12loc]

I have disconnects like this and just disconnected for the 1st time recently. My problem was actually reconnecting those on there and getting the pins lined back up. I would get 3 of the 4 lined up doing the top one 1st and would have trouble with the last bottom. Had the pull tire up on something really small even though I thought I was on flat ground. Any hints to make easier?

[@Poweraddicts]

You may need to pry the sway bar with a pipe or pry bar to line it up.

[@schizzultz]

I can't find any negatives about removing a YJ track bar. At 75mph I couldnt tell any difference. In fact I keep my sway bar tied up disconnected most of the time

[@Poweraddicts]

I havent ran either in many years. I have no track bars. The sway bar has been disconnected tied to the frame for several years.

[@dougharlow6037]

It seems to me your right leaf spring is way off center and looks like it’s ready to break or bind badly when your testing the articulation? I wonder what would happen if you were off roading and there was sideway stress on your leaf spring? Would that be eliminated if the track bar was still attached?

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks for taking the time to point that out. That Jeep took a hit to the side at one time in its life. The tub is a bit shifted on the frame causing the right rear tire to be off center of the wheel well. I did a junkyard lift using GMC Sonoma springs not too long before this video. I had all the springs except the main leaf out of the jeep so I know the springs are in good shape. I really appreciate you taking the time to point that out. Thanks for checking out the vid! Have a great day!!

[@williamthompson969]

Only complaints i have is why didn't you grease the bolts during the install

[@jeremysyrop4552]

Hi - will changing out the sway bars require an alignment or recentering of the steering wheel?

[@Poweraddicts]

Nope, it will not require any other adjustment.

[@mikegois4936]

I have 2.5 inch lift, would 1186 links compatible. Pls advise

[@OD1ABLO]

Nice jeep I like it. I have a yj 93 4.0 do you think that is it a good idea to change the original differetial for a dana 44? I use the jeep every day and I wanted to know if it is a good idea thanks.

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks! Mine is a daily driver as well and I would and will when I run across some that are affordable. Eventually when circumstances permit (availability and money), front and rear will be Dana 44. Maybe a Ford 8.8 rear, but I'd prefer a Dana 44 rear.

[@OD1ABLO]

Power Addicts - FixJeeps.com - Jeep, car and motorcycle tips thanks for the info. Your videos are great!!!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks! Glad you like them!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks!! Glad you like them!!

[@stevesmith3705]

Did you take the rear track bar off to ,I’m fixing to take all of it off it rides like a tank now

[@Poweraddicts]

On my YJ, I'm running no track bar front or rear. I've had the sway bar disconnected for over a year now. I should go ahead and take it off as well.

[@adamshartley]

@@Poweraddicts right on this was the post I was looking for. I tossed my sway bar and took it out and no real extra flex. So I just removed the track bars front and rear. Havnt had it back out yet. And was hoping I could just leave it all off. Now I know yes toss it all in the trash. Thanks man first jeep for me. Stay safe and happy trails 👣

[@kristopherkindt9031]

Thanks!

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! A HUGE THANK YOU for the Super Thanks donation!

[@floatz76]

Looks good!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thanks!! Thanks dropping in and checking out the video and leaving a comment! Have a great day!

[@lelandfields3783]

I have a 2.5 inch lift. If I removed sway bar do I need longer brake lines ?

[@Poweraddicts]

I'm still running the stock brake lines.

[@stever4056]

Did you have to extend your brake lines or do you get that much articulation on stock brake lines? Thanks, great video.

[@Poweraddicts]

Not yet .. but it is getting close! I don't plan on lifting that one anymore. My 1993 YJ build is modded much more than my driver. When I do the brake lines on the 1993 build, I'll show options of moving brake lines vs extended brake lines. But .. it will be a while before that vid happens because the 93 is nowhere near that point yet. Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

[@CrucesNomad1]

Will this smooth out the ride on trails, I have to crawl in 4low when out on trails.

[@Poweraddicts]

It helps with flex. It doesn't really smooth anything out. I may as well take it completely off. I disconnected them a couple of years back and never hooked them up again.

[@kareemvitar6645]

Is driving yj without sway bar,safe?when turning right or left.

[@Poweraddicts]

Its up to the individual driving. I don't run track or sway bars and it doesn't bother me. Some people are more sensitive to it. Its up to you.

[@mossyoak711]

The trackbar is wut stops the front end from shifting left to right, is that safe to run with ouy it?

[@Poweraddicts]

That is a debate that spans all over the internet. If you have coil springs up front .. you need the track bars. Leaf spring rigs axles are located by .... the leaf springs. If you have leaf springs .. well lets just say at least 80+% of the people who drive YJs take them out. So I'll say it this way. If a person takes them out and doesn't feel comfortable, put them back in. I haven't ran track or sway bars since I released this video. I drive highway 75mph, city and back roads, I have no issues at all.

[@mossyoak711]

Ok cool..... I'll give it a shot, I'll keep swaybar with disconnect and pull the track bar out, now that's both front and rear? and as for driving I barely ever make it to 50mph lol I honestly dont think my jeep can go that fast 50 is really pushing her hard

[@Poweraddicts]

I personally am not running a track bar front or rear on my YJ. I know this may sound like a duh comment .. but .. I've had people get confused and ask about pulling the trac bars off of their TJs (Ita a Jeep Wrangler) if has coil springs .. it must have the track bar.

[@toreyarlotti6244]

where did you get your front bumper? or is that a homemade special

[@Poweraddicts]

Homemade special out of scrap metal. The stinger hoop came from Trail Tubes. I'll probably put that bumper on my 93 YJ and build another one for the 91 in this video. Thanks for checking out the video! Have a great day!

[@williambrashears7204]

You happen me I now what I'm goin to do with my yj now

[@isshinryu11]

Thanks Chuck for the video. Wanted to buy this brand after watching. Extreme terrain and rough country have these for $54.95, but ONLY for a 4-6" lift. I have stock so I want 0-2.5". What do you think of this zoneoffroad.com/sway-bar-links_wrangler-yj think suitable ?

[@smlaveauful]

If I do not have any lift on my 95 YJ can I still use this kit for the sway bar...

[@Poweraddicts]

Yep, you sure can. Just get the kit that states for 0" lift. Thanks for checking out the vid! Have a great day!

[@smlaveauful]

Rough Country said they do not make a kit for YJ's with no lift...I am confused.

[@smlaveauful]

@@Poweraddictsalso do you agree with totally removing the trac bars both front and back. I like the sway bar idea of connecting for road and disconnecting for wheeling...

[@Poweraddicts]

Honestly, my sway bar is disconnected and tied to my frame. It has been for several months now. I haven't had track bars in a very long time. I'll eventually take the sway bar off completely, My other YJ build I'm gonna remove all of it as well.

[@GusgusA1]

What length are your extended brake lines?

[@Poweraddicts]

Those are stock brake lines.

[@GusgusA1]

@@Poweraddicts Great, I have 4.5" lift and just put on RC sway bar disconnects. I should be good for a bit.

[@gshowalter5405]

Are the studs on the front spring plates removable?

[@Poweraddicts]

Thats the u-bolts and centering bolt that keeps the springs located. When I did the Junkyard lift: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHOTYZKGZ72le7s I still haven't cut them off after completing the lift. For a bit I wasn't sure if I was gonna change the leaf packs around again so I left the extra length in case I needed it. Well, Im sure that I'm gonna leave my leaves as they are so I need to cut them off flush with the nuts and spring plate. Thanks for dropping in! Have a great day!

[@kingsoulsurfer41]

Gear shifter is stuck how do I get unjammed in my 1987 Jeep Wrangler

[@patrickbell9580]

Gary King I have the same problem on my 91 YJ and looking for answers as well

[@olypatterson6460]

what winch is that?

[@Poweraddicts]

Its a cheap Chinese 12k pound that was given to me. I've had it on there for a while just haven't finished setting it up.

[@FRUMACO]

i wan your recommendation about this 2 types of Sway bars you have installed. this here in this video and the other type i saw from you here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKm5hnaZds6oiM0 i saw this type exist also for the YJ . what is in your opinion the better solution or why you have not installed this also in the YJ ? :-) best regards from Berlin TOM!

[@Poweraddicts]

Wow .. from Germany. Thats cool! I've always wanted to visit there. Greeting from the Tennessee USA! The links in the video you attached are for the new Jeep JK and JKU. They don't fit the YJs like mine. They function similar but bolt in different and are different lengths. When I get time I'm going to design a way to hang the sway bar to the frame like the JK links. So, if you have a YJ like the red one in this video, you need to get the ones I used in this install. Here is the link to the ones I installed on mine. amzn.to/2zkx1Ox They have been performing great since installed. Thanks for dropping in and checking out the video. Have a great day!!

[@FRUMACO]

Power Addicts - FixJeeps.com - Jeep, car and motorcycle tips :-) yes. The Jeep YJ is everywhere 😂 if you one day here in Berlin give me a ping and I will show you some good places for a Drink :-) I saw this video here about the sway bars also for YJ. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrKan2FhNx4bbs my Jeep YJ is from 1988 and since today in the hands from the mechanics. The Rear Diff is malming and broken and I can’t fix this this. But if they is back I will install the sway bars by my self with your videos 👍🏼

[@Poweraddicts]

The kit in the video link you sent is very similar to the one that I installed on the 2014 JKU. For the YJ, the kit I used on my Jeep is way more simple to install and less expensive. The only drawback is having to be "creative" on how to tie the sway bar up to the frame for wheeling time. It would be easy to come up with a way to secure it to the frame. Maybe within the next couple of weeks, I'll get time to make some and video the process. Hope my video serves you well on installing the disconnects! Sounds like fun if I ever make it over to Germany :-) Have a great day!!

[@juancarlosdiaz6734]

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