JBA quick disconnects

[Manny 1]

Just getting ready to install my lift this coming weekend and have been on the fence about ordering them . Just wondering if any body has them and if they are happy with the purchase

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Just getting ready to install my lift this coming weekend and have been on the fence about ordering them . Just wondering if any body has them and if they are happy with the purchase

I asked about them back in 2009 and was told that they are
noisy, a royal pain to reconnect,and will be replacing pins often.
Check the links below.
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?p=372996&highlight=Front+Sway+Disconnect#post372996
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?p=352443&highlight=Front+Sway+Disconnect#post352443

I wonder if they have been improved since then?
As I would like a pair myself!

 

[Manny 1]

Well I guess I'm going to call this morning jba and see what he has to say about the noise and reconnecting them I will update

 

[tommudd]

Really not worth it in the long run, have wheeled with people with them who later removed them due to noise, other issues.
What little you gain is not worth it.

 

[Manny 1]

So I talked to Marlin at jba we talked about the noise and he sells a bushing kit that reduces the noise next to nothing as for reconnecting them he said as long as your on level ground there in no issue with reconnecting them so after talking to Marlin I felt pretty comfortable so I ordered them I guess we will see how they work out

 

[JLRockies]

Well... Out here in UT, we're to known for our difficult trails but I've never felt the need to disconnect the sway bar.

Just Be Aware that they're not needed... and will probably just break anyway... just sayin'

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I would be concerned with the front brake line length.
The extra elongation from having the sway bar disconnected might put
too much strain on them.

 

[Manny 1]

Would I be able to go to the local performance shop and pick up some stainless steel brake lines front and back since I'm lifting it

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Would I be able to go to the local performance shop and pick up some stainless steel brake lines front and back since I'm lifting it

Good idea Manny!
I'm still not convinced that the "Quick disconnects" are worth the money!
And based on what many other KJ owners here who have wheeled their
Rigs extensively have said over and over again, I'll pass!

 

[Manny 1]

I know what you are saying I guess personally its a 200.00 dollar gamble once I get a chance to try them out on the trails I used my crd on last year I will know if I pissed away 200.00 dollors or not

 

[J-Thompson]

wow $200
that is 1/3 the cost of a Detroit locker
and with that you dont need to disconnect the sway bar
because lifting a wheel will not matter


I would like to see some real world numbers on an RTI ramp
with and with out

 

[tjkj2002]

I know what you are saying I guess personally its a 200.00 dollar gamble once I get a chance to try them out on the trails I used my crd on last year I will know if I pissed away 200.00 dollors or not

Not worth it,stay connected,get a Detroit TrueTrac or ARB air locker up front and call it a day.Diconnecting will lead to other issues with the CV axles,ball joints,tie rod ends,and the R&P sterring gear all for maybe 2" more travel(1" up,1" down).