[dfjeepster]

Well I had the afternoon off so I finally got around to making up the brackets to bolt an old CJ sway bar on and wow what a difference. I was pretty used to the handling of the worn out stock springs setup SOA so when I took it for a ride I couldn't believe it when the hood actually stayed pretty level in the corners, it used to corner like a boat. I still have to make up some quick disconnect end links for off road but am very happy with it so far. Everything is much tighter and smoother which is very important considering I drive this everyday in Jersey traffic

. It is even steadier on the highway at 70mph. I will try to get some pics up soon if anyone is interested. Definitely a worthwhile improvement if you want a more level ride.

 

[062]

I did the same thing with mine this past summer. Made a HUGE difference in the turns. Those springover turns could get a bit hairy.

I ended up welding the brackets on the frame instead of drilling and bolting.
For the quick disconnects, I bought a set of tabs from CRL Customs and welded them onto the spring plates. (click on products, then fab parts, then fab tabs(tab-19) Then I got 2 large shoulder bolts from work and just used nylock nuts. For wheeling, I carry the wrench and allen key I need to take the lower bolt off, then swing the entire swaybar, with endlinks attached, up and over toward the front bumper and hook a bungie cord on it. Works fine, and only takes a minute longer than the regular quick disconnects.

Bill

 

[dfjeepster]

Hey Bill, yeah I pretty much went with the same setup as you used but made my own frame brackets as the CJ ones hung too low for me. I saw where you mentioned a swap meet coming up after Christmas for the BMJA? Got any more details? I might try to make the drive out there for that.

 

[062]

All I know so far is that its December 28th, at County Chrysler. Thats in Hamburg, right on route 61, just below rt.22. This past summer it went from 9 till 3. Last year I bought 2 14" travel gas shocks for $5. I'm still running them on the front. Worked great at the Jam this year!

Bill

 

[dfjeepster]

Hey cool the 28th is my birthday I guess I'll have to come and get myself some presents.

If you could let me know if you find out any more info or anything changes I would appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[062]

No problem. Will you be driving the Jeepster down? I'll be there with mine and maybe we can get Bobster to "push" his there.

Bill

 

[dfjeepster]

Cool, I plan on driving the Commando there too, hopefully I will get the tranny swap done by then. Any more Jeepsters we can get there?

 

[3016]

I'me down... can't be but a few hrs and few gal of oil for me!!