comanche87 Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 hey. wanted to know what factory sway bar links can i use that is longer than stock? have 2 inch lift in front and running stock links in my 87 4x4 mj. thanks.
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Not sure, but modding yours is simple. I have made up a couple sets in the past. Simply cut yours and add a sleeve between the two pieces then weld it back together. Done!! CW
HOrnbrod Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 After 1991 the stock sway bar links were lengthened about 1-1/2". So pick up a pair of the newer links from a 1992 XJ and up. These are what I use on my MJ w. 3" lift - work fine. :cheers:
comanche87 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 hey. thanks. its too cold to weld right now but i do like that the newer xj's had longer ones. ill have to wait to get money unless i can find a used pair for now.
mvusse Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 The probably stock because they were rusted all to hell and broke when I tried to remove them sway bar links on my 94 XJ were the exact same length as the probably stock because they were rusted all to hell and broke when I tried to remove them ones on my 87 MJ.
jimoshel Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 If you like to tune your suspension, or just like to play, use 3/4 or 7/8 threaded rod. Be sure and cover the threads under the bushings with steel tubing. Use double nuts so you can lock them.
mnkyboy Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 is 2" even enough lift to worry about it? stock links should be ok.
mvusse Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I ran 1.75" spacers (basically a 2" lift) and shock extensions with the stock links without a problem. A buddy's XJ wih a 3" lift (springs, LCAs, track bar and shocks) broke one link and badly bent another one.
driggity Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I recently picked up a swaybar from a 93 Grand Cherokee V8 and the links are longer than what are on my 88 Comanche. They seem to be the same shape. When I take the old swaybar off the Comanche I'll take a picture of the links side by side. Not sure when I'll be able to get to it though.
HOrnbrod Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I recently picked up a swaybar from a 93 Grand Cherokee V8 and the links are longer than what are on my 88 Comanche. They seem to be the same shape. When I take the old swaybar off the Comanche I'll take a picture of the links side by side. Not sure when I'll be able to get to it though. The ZJ bar and longer links will work just fine. :cheers:
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