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Terrafirma build.....Part 1.....Rear Done

Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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This version differs slightly from the ones I put up pictures of, but the install is basically the same.
AedoFab Sway Bar Disconnect Install
And here's the instructions I gave with the sets I made:
Sway Bar Disconnect Instructions
* Please note: the disconnects come assembled in the correct order. While installing one side it may be helpful to leave the other assembled for reference.


To Install:
1) Park vehicle on level ground.
2) Remove the bolt that attaches the sway bar to the sway bar link.
3) Remove the existing sway bar link bushings. This can be done by putting your finger through the bolt hole in the bushing and pulling.
4) Install new bushing and slide the black spacer tube into the hole.
5) Place a washer on the clevis pin and slide the assembly through the spacer tube.
6) Fix another washer onto the opposite end of the clevis pin.
7) Insert a hairpin cotter pin into the clevis to secure the assembly. Please note you may need to squeeze the bushings together when inserting the hair pin cotter pin as you’ll want everything to fit snugly.


To Disconnect:
1) Remove the hairpin cotter pin and washer.
2) Slide the clevis pin out of the pacer tube.
3) Repeat process on other side.
4) Push sway bar up towards frame and secure.
5) Reinstall the disconnect assembly into the sway bar link bushings on each side.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Got it...thanks...this is an easy job.

Probably get to this next week, I hope...
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I would recommend disconnecting the swaybar everytime you take it off road after you install the disconnects. The disconnects aren't as strong as the bolt and could bend if you flex the suspension with the sway bars attached.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Good to know....
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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where are you hanging the bars after theyre disconnected?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ValveCoverGasket
where are you hanging the bars after theyre disconnected?
I hang mine from the rifle rack...
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ValveCoverGasket
where are you hanging the bars after theyre disconnected?
I actually woke up thinking about that last night. I was thinking of fab'g a bracket, that can use the sway bar disconnect hardware to hold it up.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Everybody told me just use a bungee cord on the rear and carry extra bungees. The front just sorts stays where it is IIRC.
There's a reason I completely removed my sway bras.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Everybody told me just use a bungee cord on the rear and carry extra bungees. The front just sorts stays where it is IIRC.
There's a reason I completely removed my sway bras.
x2 threw them in the garbage. With properly valved shocks and proper spring rates I dont need them even with the 3-link
 
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