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Here a pic of all the parts you will need.
What being disconnected will allow your Jeep to do.
Here's another shot from the rear.
WARNING
Make sure to check your hardware components on a regular basis.


This is a pic of what the end of a new clevis pin should look like.
This is what my remaining clevis pin looked like after a year of hard use. Notice the wear and how thin the head is now. Be sure to check these parts on a regular basis.
Homemade Jeep Swaybar Disconnects

If you use your Jeep to go off-roading, then you know how advantageous it is to get more flex out of your suspension and one of the easiest ways to do this is by disconnecting your front swaybars. There are plenty of aftermarket kits out there but if your Jeep is still stock height or lifted only 2", then I say save the $80-$100 and make your own.

What You Will Need
• 2 - 2-1/2"x7/16" Clevis Pins
• 2 - Cotter Pin
• 4 - 7/16" Grade 5 or better washers
• Torxs Bit Set (every Jeep owner should have one)
• Wrench


Installation
1. Park your Jeep on level ground and then unbolt your factory swaybar link bolts using a Torx55 bit and a wrench. There is a washer in between the link bushing and its mounting point that you will need to re-use so be sure not to loose it.

2. Replace the bolt you just removed by sliding on your new Clevis pin. Be sure to use a washer on both ends of the pin and clip it.

That's it, your done. As you'll notice, the 7/16" diameter is a bit narrow but anything larger would be too fat and you wouldn't be able to remove it very easily on the trail.


How to Use

1. Stop your Jeep on level ground before you get on the trail and then disconnect your sway bar links.

2. Now, rotate your entire front sway bar (the large "U" shaped bar that wraps around the front of your grill and is underneath the plastic cover with the Jeep logo on it) upward. It may stick a little at first giving the impression that it won't move but it will rotate up with a little effort.

3. Once your front sway bar is in the up position, you should be able to rotate your links up and over the top of the front spring perches where they can sit safely out of the way.

4. It's a good idea to strap the links in place using a bungie cord or zip ties so that they don't accidently bounce off the spring perches. It's highly unlikely that they will but you never know.

Post Installation Notes

After using this setup for over a year, one of my homemade discos failed while driving on the highway. Although this did not cause me to loose control or significantly change the driving behavior of my Jeep, it is never a good idea to drive at highway speeds with your swaybars disconnected. If you still plan to do this mod, I would strongly advise you to to check the hardware component on a regular basis for wear and replace them as needed.
 
Disclaimer:
The modification detailed above is not recommended by the manufacturer of this vehicle. Utmost care should be taken when modifying anything to your suspension. Injury to you, your Jeep, and/or others can result from improper suspension modifications or alterations. The author is not a certified mechanic and assumes no responsibility for damage or injury
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