Sway Bar Disconnect Options for your Jeep

Ready to hit the trails? Make sure you have a way to disconnect your sway bar! There are multiple options and in this video I explain some of the popular sway bar mods. Thank you for watching and be sure to subscribe for more videos!
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[@Connor-ds4ft]

Awesome video! I was just wondering where and how do you tie up your sway bar? I have a set of jspec quicker disconnects and I never know what to do with my sway bar once I have my links removed.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

So a lot of them come with straps that are made to hold them up. I usually just tie them up around the front body mount with some thin string. Either just tie them up or see if you can buy the straps like they sell with the Rock Krawler disconnect kit

[@Connor-ds4ft]

Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I should have included that in the video. Thanks for bringing it up

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Here ya go! www.offroadelements.com/rock-krawler-sway-bar-straps-wrangler-tj-lj-jk-1997/

[@Connor-ds4ft]

Perfect. Just what I was looking for. Thanks again!

[@lodmstr]

One day I'll have money for jeep parts....till then I'll be here watchin your videos!

[@daleintampa]

I'm a jeep newbie. Getting a lift this week. 2.5" with 35"'s. Your video really helped me a lot. I'll be telling the installer to add the disconnects to the install. I appreciate you video. Thank you.

[@cmlegend88]

Thank you for your videos. I'm learning as I go. I just installed some rough country Quick disconnect

[@makeyourownadventure1653]

Great info about all the disconnect options - keep these sweet videos coming!

[@gelo4905]

Saw 5 other videos and you got the best explanation coupled with video examples 👍👍

[@jamekingsly1586]

Great video explaining the differences

[@Marlinphillips]

Loved the video and it was exactly the info I was looking for!! Picking up my first Jeep Saturday!!! Happy Birthday to me!!!! Thanks again.

[@kenvanluvanee1163]

Great vid! I'm looking to add quick disconnects and there's lots of varying info out there about them. This was really helpful (including the tie up info!) and will help me make a call about what to buy and install on my JKU.

[@joerouth6255]

Your video editing skills and overall comfort level in front of the camera have come so far (as well as your jeep).

[@doitmx3192]

Muchas gracias, muy ilustrativo para quienes estamos comenzando en este mundo el Offroad

[@stevemartinism]

Thanks for explaining , that really helped me.

[@artiemenichini1504]

Currently in the middle of building my jeep just got Skyjacker Double Disconnect sway bar links they are really easy to install and very reliable I spent 130 and is honestly the best purchase I've ever made besides my rough country lift I highly recommend these they are easy to fix and install yourself it took me an hour to do 2 in my front yard and that was with fighting rusted bolts for 30 minutes

[@wandering_arizona]

When my smart disconnect broke and was told how much it was going to cost to fix it I damn near cried. This video so much damn joy. thanks man. I’m definitely going with the manual knob!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Glad I can help! Btw you will need a programmer to disable the sway bar light after it’s gone. Check out my video on the programmer app, it will clear that light!

[@wandering_arizona]

JK Gear and Gadgets I’m just going to put a sticker over it. Do you have any for your channel? 😆

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha sadly I don’t, I’ve been telling myself to make some. So I will eventually get around to it 😂

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I will add. I wouldn’t recommend just putting a sticker over it. You really want to disable it so the plug doesn’t have power. Otherwise it can get wet and fry your wire harness, which can lead to other issues. Most programmers are about 200$, but the app video I posted set you up for around 40-50$, plus you can use it for other features as well. Just something to think about

[@wandering_arizona]

JK Gear and Gadgets I was kidding about putting a sticker over it lol but thanks again man. My faith is restored

[@BOONEHOUND1]

Love the tongue twist moments😂😂 Some people sound like robots, you are so fun to watch and keeps my attention. Swapping out my links are the one thing I've been bouncing around on for a long time. Door extenders and hood struts are in my "basket" now. Soooo, basically you've sold me on 4 things to date💸💸💸 You are the happy Jeep devil on my shoulder😈😈

[@emilyhayton8392]

I was just looking to do some quick discos on mine. Thank you!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Awesome!! They are a great mod for off-roading

[@BluePrintLab101]

Great informative video!

[@meridethkey634]

Thank you for this one

[@alexanderdavila4087]

Getting ready for adventure

[@KimDe05]

Perfect. Thank you for the video.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks for watching!

[@300ddsrt3]

JKS quicker disconnects are great!

[@g.t.b.7779]

Great video, brother. Keep Killin it

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks!

[@Ro3Go]

Great video! Enjoyed it and thanks for the info.

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Anti-rocks, all day, every day!

[@toddhodgkin3247]

Good info here 👍

[@yeti9228]

Thanks for the info!

[@zekeduchati6057]

BEAUTIFUL Rig!!👍👍🤘🤘

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@gragra556]

1st thing i did to my rubicon was waterproof the stock sway disconnect, so far no problems and its been 4 years and counting, but if it ever fails i would probably get the manual disconnect. Good video JK GEAR..

[@4WDTrek]

How did you go about waterproofing it? I just did a video going through water that I probably shouldn't have. But I am getting those flashing issues and need to clean it and waterproof it

[@jaberry77]

Wow that was very informative. Great video buddy.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks man!

[@nickwinder2617]

I have the RE links and they work pretty well, but don’t seem to be long enough adjustability wise

[@justinMacPhee]

Nice video, Good job.

[@Slingsomelead]

Man your jeep has me inspired, I’m going to need a second and third job to keep up with you lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha, thanks! It takes a while to build a Jeep but every step along the way is fun!

[@josephm5461]

Or you could start a youtube channel lol

[@MCGaar]

Good explanation! 👍👍

[@stitch1007]

Still pressing that Rubi button. Back in my TJ days I ran JKS discos then later upgraded to the antirock. But this JKU electric swaybar is so nice.

[@4WDTrek]

I do like the sway bar electronic disconnect. But I'm having issues of it not actually working and just flashing. Do you seem to have any issues with this?

[@stitch1007]

@@4WDTrek I haven't if it's just flashing try hitting the button again so that it turns off. Then once off try to press it again to turn it back on. You may need to move a little bit each time to allow it to line up to reconnect and then disconnect.

[@4WDTrek]

@@stitch1007 yeah I have tried that. I went through some pretty deep water and I think I may have fried it. At least at least I got some pretty awesome Videos! Anything for youtube, right? Haha

[@soldier42mp37]

Good Video Ben !

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks man!

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Great video. I need some new disconnects no swaybars gets sketchy on the road

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah... haha I don’t know how you do it

[@rareearthfab5511]

Cool vids! Run Antirocks on my 2dr that I got from Eric at Offroad Elements. Offroad they are awesome. Actually prefer them over completely disconnected as I think you have a little more control off camber. You don't just flop over. If I was only worried about an RTI ramp score and not actual performance then disconnected it would be! Keep the vids coming!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Part of me wants to get an antirock now! Haha

[@nelsonenaccion4x424]

Very very great video my freind you incluid rear side too i just going to ask you about it so you clear my question thanks

[@capt.stubing5604]

Awesome video, thins.

[@joshleal9811]

A really good one. Apex, quick disconnect. Check it out.

[@jvntrs5989]

I don’t even own a jeep but this was such a great video

[@laverspropertymanagement6418]

I have a 2020 Gladiator Overland. Love the quick disconnect option. Any other options I might consider?

[@ryanharvey9976]

A video on that Rock Ram would be awesome!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That brand specifically or hydro assist in general?

[@ryanharvey9976]

Hydro in general; the concept, advantages, disadvantages, installation difficulty, etc. And what made you choose Rock Ram over others? Thanks!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Great idea! I’ll be adding that to my list of videos!

[@jeremylakenes6859]

Jk, have you seen the x Deflex bar for the Land Rover Defender? I’m making mine. It uses a locking hub.

[@Casey250]

Team Tech Offroad has a pneumatic one like the Evo one. Really thinking about putting my Rubi sway bar back in and going with either a manual or pneumatic option for disengaging it.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

What are you running right now?

[@Casey250]

JK Gear and Gadgets Sport solid sway bar and Rock Krawler disconnects. Even with quick release pins, its annoying, and it is just one more thing to spend time on when going on and off the trail.

[@JWard2]

Did you ever try a pneumatic one?

[@billhulkins5213]

I want to get the antirock someday

[@willnolte5227]

I run the rock Krawler quick connects and like them. Only thing, I wish they would unhook at the top like the jks. When I’m wheeling the tires do rub on the links and I’m afraid of causing damage to the tires or links.

[@liftedlunatics4x458]

I love your videos and I've been watching you for a while now. Did You remake this video but for the JT, there's not too many choices out for quick disconnect sway bars that I can find at least. Any help with that would be awesome also with the rear sway disconnect for the JT would be great

[@frnchy99]

To bad you don't cover OffRoad Only SwayLocs. A really great product.

[@danielbenavidezjr.4178]

Hey Ben, if you have the EVO sway bar disconnect, can’t you just use normal sway bar connects or do you still need the quick disconnect sway bar?

[@picaso340]

Great video Ben. I still haven't got caught up on all your "older" videos so this was a nice recap on sway bars. I actually own a Rubicon and experienced the flashing light. Wouldn't lock back up! So I ordered the Evo no limits, but while I was waiting for it to arrive I still needed my daily driver so I tore apart both ends of the smart bar and was able to clean out, lube and attempt at sealing it up better than factory. So I haven't done the Evo install I just yet, so I keep it in the Jeep. I haven't had any issues with it so far, but Evo stil ready to go. Do you ever unhook your rear while off-road?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I don’t mess with the rear, it’s very flexible and as long as your links are the correct length it won’t hinder travel much at all

[@kylewesner24]

Go Team Rugged!!!

[@Dfts83]

I am looking at getting the Team Tech Offroad pneumatic system for my jku, I have a skidplate that blocks access to the location for the EVO system

[@4WDTrek]

That is a good call on the skid plate. I didnt think about that for my own rig.

[@kterry101d]

What sway bar disconnects would you recommend for JL?

[@jeffreid3341]

Do the jls also have the same problem with the disconnect getting wet and malfunctioning

[@joshcro4459]

Hey brotha what type of paint did you use to paint your links? I just got the same set and I also don't like the factory color of them

[@sobrietyguidance2900]

Should I get new springs if I disconnect? I have a 4" lift and 35's.

[@nickaudas]

Go Team Rugged!

[@jesus_5848]

Go team rugged!!

[@ThePowrsurg]

My sway bar motor is shot. I am pretty certain the sway bar is currently disconnected. How it got disconnected I don't know but one day my ride just got really mushy, especially around turns. I replaced the shocks thinking that was the problem but the ride is still extremely mushy. Will installing this get the sway bar to engage?

[@josecerdajr.9684]

I have a 2016 jku Sahara and I'm still a beginner so I was wondering would I be able to use the evo mo limit or just be able to use the quick disconnect. What r my options

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The evo no limits will only work on the Rubicon models. So you would either go with quick disconnects or a full replacement like the Currie antirock

[@titone14]

Rookie right here! Just bought my 07 JK last week and im so excited to start with some mods! Just ordered the 3.25" RC lift kit, but most of quick disconnects are made for 3.5" and up ... Do you know if I would be fine with a 3.5" one? Thanks for all of these videos bro !

[@4WDTrek]

Not sure if this is too late for ya or not. But most disconnects that I have seen my buddies use are the 3.5" lift disconnects. One buddy specifically is on the same lift with them and the 3.5" lift disconnect.

[@AceGoodheart]

Are sway bars on both front and rear or just on the front of the jeep?

[@Diamondust25]

Awesome video. I'm a Jeep newbie so big preesh on the info here. How do you keep the underside looking so clean?!? Mines sooo muddy and dirty... 🥺

[@JKGearandGadgets]

pressure washer! also spray it with wd40 about once a month!

[@matthewcoleman9920]

GO TEAM RUGGED!!

[@davidp5322]

Great video. What size are the grease fittings on those rock krawler links? Mine didn't come with any.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Honestly not sure, I want to say 1/4x20?? But don’t quote me on that. I would take a link into Lowe’s with you, or just buy a couple and see what fits, they are extremely cheap

[@davidp5322]

I think they're 10/32.

[@wrangler5246]

Could you drop a link to the rear adjustable sway bar end links that you are running

[@JKGearandGadgets]

amzn.to/2X4ZbYI

[@owenwest3578]

What do u do as far as disconnects on the passenger side because I have the same dynatrac axel and because of the track bar mount I’m not able to get the sway bar off the pin

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Which disconnects are you running?

[@WATCHTHISSHITCARCLUB]

Go team rugged!

[@mallkrawlerz620]

Which of these two gives you the most flex?

[@russellturner5639]

Does that fix the flashing light?

[@YJKadventure]

Will the Evo no limits work on a Sport model sway bar? Or do I have to buy a Rubi swaybar first?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

have to have a rubi sway bar. The sport sway bar is a solid unit with no center disconnect

[@jasontan822]

Do I need to rework in my wheel alignment after upgrading to sway bar easy disconnect?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No

[@aaronanthony1363]

My dude really said that Servo was really expensive with the factor 55 Link flairhead in the background...

[@nedchappell6406]

Good information. Do you disconnect one or both sides off road?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Both

[@acoustix6]

Go Team Rugged

[@aaronamerica968]

Thank you for this. I'm learning a lot from your channel. I'm considering doing a JK themed channel as well for newbies like myself that just jumped in to off roading for the first time. Driving a '18 JK with a 6"lift, fox shocks and duratrak 33s. Most of the rest is stock, for now. Wont be for much longer. Have a great week ahead. And remember to vote Trump 2020

[@4WDTrek]

I'm doing kind of the same as well on my channel. Biggest thing is to just start doing it. Grab a decent camera or camera phone and start recording. Have you been doing any videos yet?

[@aaronamerica968]

@@4WDTrek I picked up a gopro7 a couple months back, but still have yet to figure out how to utilise it. I'm going to work on writing out ideas in a binder and probably begin filming in the spring. I'm in northern canada, so winter has set in. I take a few months off every spring and work my butt off the rest of the year, so that'll be when I put it to work and see what I come up with.

[@4WDTrek]

@@aaronamerica968 oh nice! You are up there! Definitely jump out and start doing it. Thats how I started. You are more than welcome to subscribe to my channel and get ideas from mine. I am in the entry level area of filming right now. Might be helpful for you to see how I do stuff as you are in the same boat

[@MatthewTafoya]

Hey I'm new to your channel and was wondering why you removed the Rubicon sticker from your hood. Seems like most people by a Rubi for that sticker.... Also I have a Sahara with a 2.5 budget boost so I added the JKS Flex connect that make a quick off road trails and wash board roads more comfortable... Thanks

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I took the sticker off because I had put a new sticker on with the jeeps name “Debtenator” but then I took that off over the winter so I could polish and wax the jeep real well. Still need to get another custom sticker made

[@saltycashew9807]

Since i have a JKU sport, how do I go about adding sway bar disconnect? Do I have to do a full replace of my stock sway bar?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No, you would get quick disconnect links. I put a link to them in the video description.

[@saltycashew9807]

JK Gear and Gadgets awesome thank you! Didn't realize that was all I needed. This is my first wrangler so I'm still learning.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Awesome! Welcome to the jeep life haha. If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to ask

[@saltycashew9807]

JK Gear and Gadgets Thank you, I appreciate that very much

[@terryfoste4746]

Hey Ben!! Question about the electronic disconnect. Mine has gone bad and I am just using the manual disconnects. The issue is the damn light and alarm inside the vehicle will not stop ringing!!! It is driving me mad. I figure the EVO no limits replacement for the motor will be a good fix, however; how do I make the light alarm stop? Assume I need to get a pro cal to shut it off? I have the superchips calibrator but no sway bar option on it. I really don't want to have to buy another device. What do you recommend?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Check out my video I did on JScan! That setup will disable the light and chime

[@oxmate]

so if i got a rubicon i just need the evo?

[@nicksadventurevlogchannel8676]

@Jk Gear and Gadgets are you gonna be at Rausch Creek next year at Krawlin For C.O.P.S. ?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Next year I should be!!

[@Se7vinDeadlySins]

Go team Rugged

[@caseycovert7345]

a currie ainti rock bar has longer arms (more peak travel) i had to twist my stock bar up before i learned,

[@BXOG_]

What do u mean when u say u had to twist your stock bar.. as in adjust it?

[@jeepjeep6753]

Can I disconnect my sway bar even with a 3” spacer lift and only stock bump stops or will I run into the coil springs becoming loose or something worse?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You shouldn’t have any issues, however the first time you disconnect and flex it, hop out and take a look around at everything to make sure it’s good to go

[@derekhartman6600]

GO TEAM RUGGED!

[@blankreg1525]

Question : why not just take out the stock pin, drill a hole in the end, and use a cotter pin and washer?

[@fixmeuphandyman]

one thing i keep seeing that is being left out is what to do with the electrical connection after removing the sway bar motor. cut wires and heat shrink over them to prevent water from getting on it? what precautions are being used to keep the PCM from frying with a now open connection while fording 20"-30" of water?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Turn the system off with an aftermarket programmer. There will be no power to that harness

[@fixmeuphandyman]

ok great. I have the JSCAN tool for my 2012 Rubicon iCAR pro Bluetooth module. I believe you did a video on this. Is that that same one you used for this feature? I just never heard anything about power being cut from it once you disabled the light.

[@capelax24]

How important is the sway bar disconnect? I just bought a Jeep, is it worth doing this?

[@randysiemens5491]

So after disconnecting the actuator on rubicon sway bar how did you overcome the blinking dash lights?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You can use the JScan app to turn off the sway bar light. Check out my video on it. Search JK programmer app

[@gamma3d842]

@@JKGearandGadgets JScan works like charm... i was be able to turn off that swaybar light... Do you know how to turn off the 'car with a skidding lines or something' light? what does it mean? sometimes it is off, and suddenly turns on, no reason aparently

[@acedogg692005]

Anti-sway bar btw. I disconnected mine a couple months ago while wheelin & have been riding without them since. Highway and in town around corners at 60mph. No biggie, Just have to get use to it.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah haha, I’m so used to just calling it a sway bar. you have a JK?

[@acedogg692005]

Ya I call it a sway-bar too most of the time lol. No JK here. I started with a ZJ my wife got me then went to a TJ after a couple years, (that was to small for my family). Now I have a 98 XJ 5 speed with 6in of lift on 33's

[@duanetucker]

What front axle is that?

[@greg.ocallaghan]

Do you disconnect on both sides? Pulling the pin on one side would be enough no? Or am I missing smth?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Disconnect both sides

[@shigshig1432]

Do a video on locks for your hubs!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

What do you mean by that?

[@shigshig1432]

JK Gear and Gadgets like posi upgrades for us that didn't get the Rubicon...limited slip sometimes doesnt cut it on the willys wheeler lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Got it! Good idea for a video and I’ll try to make one next time when I’m with a group of jeeps that all have different setups

[@shigshig1432]

JK Gear and Gadgets thank you.. muchly appreciate! Im totally subscribing :D

[@devinscott5988]

Go TEAM RUGGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ghernandez6457]

Does the Evo manual disconnect work with a JK sport sway bar? I have a set of JKS quick discos but I am tired of needing an additional guy to help me level my jeep everytime I want to connect them back.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No. It replaces the rubicon electric sway bar motor. You could try to find an old rubi sway bar with a bad motor

[@ghernandez6457]

@@JKGearandGadgets lmao probably not worth it. Gonna have to deal with quick discos but not quick recos 😂👍

[@ZxXRAYxZ]

Do you have to disconnect both sides or just the driver side? I just got a jeep and I don’t know much about this stuff

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Both

[@AKiddGDeux]

I have the magic blinking light with some play in my sway bar, should I just trash it and cop a new plain sway bar and just get some quick discos?

[@4WDTrek]

I'm getting that same thing on mine right now. It all comes down to how much money that you want to spend for it. How long have you been having the light flashing for?

[@AKiddGDeux]

@@4WDTrek sorry for the late reply my man but about a month or so, went through some water and fried the poor electronic sway bar disco, it eventually caused my jeep to no start no click with a brand new battery and good starter

[@4WDTrek]

@@AKiddGDeux I've already switched to the antirock sway instead. Haha thanks for the reply though!

[@douglasalizaga9390]

What type of tune you use once you installed the Evo!?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Used the JScan app to program the sway bar off

[@amoghkilledar3078]

Are there any aftermarket electrical sway bars ?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Negative, but I think Team tech Offroad sells some OEM ones. They are quiet pricey. I also thought G2 was releasing an air activated full sway bar system but never saw it hit the market