Automan2164 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Anyone have any experience with an Addco bar on the back of an XJ or other aftermarket upgrade to the rear sway bar? Now that I have the XJ back on the road, I've been wanting to put a little money into it. I would love a small 2" OME lift, but the tires are near-new Michelin LTX's that I can't bring myself to just toss aside. I would like to improve the ride instead. I upgraded the front sway bar with a 1 1/8 or 28MM bar out of an XJ Limited and was impressed with how much more "Sure footed" it felt when just driving around town. The ride was more firm and confident, luxurious even. (For a Cherokee, let's not get carried away...) http://www.quadratec.com/products/76059_801.htm I've been poking around looking for something to do in the rear. The rear bar is substantially smaller than the front, and rather spaghetti looking. While I haven't stumbled across any junk yard upgrades similar to the front for swapping, I have been eying up the Addco. The Addco rear bar setup is 7/8", the stock bar is 1/2" from what I read. The kit runs about $180 with free shipping, and I have one sitting in a couple carts waiting. Any input is appreciated. I'm standing on the edge, just need a push. Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I ran the Addco 1-1/8" front sway bar on my MJ for awhile - didn't like it at all, way too stiff. I traded it in for a factory XJ 1-1/8" front, and it was perfect, not nearly as rigid. As for the rear, I originally fitted a stock 9/16" WJ bar on. It was much better than it was w/o a rear sway bar, but I thought it could be better. Found a good deal on a 7/8" Addco rear WJ bar, and swapped it in. It now rides great and remains flat turning at speed w/o any wheel hop. Different animals the MJ and XJ are I know, but these two bars seem to compliment each other for excellent handling and good under vs. over steer characteristics. I think the rear Addco 7/8" bar with the factory 1-1/8" front bar combo will be great on the XJ too. Go for it matey. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Way off topic but if you are putting OME on it, I would really encourage you to add OME shocks and an OME steering stabilizer. Don talked me into them. You will love them. Ask Don what he thinks of the OME shocks. He has a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well, just checked my accounts, and it was all too convenient that I had $187 worth of credit from returning the Omix-ADA radiator and shipping refunds... Which nicely covered the $179 for the rear bar. I'm excited to install it and see how it does. The shocks are pretty new on the XJ, but steering stabilizer is of unknown age... Shocks aren't on the list for now, but is the stabilizer that noticeable to warrant an upgrade? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Still waiting on this. I ordered it on 6/2/14... Still "At Drop Shipper". I have emailed Quadratec to find out what was up, only to be notified that it ships direct, and those orders will take 1-3 weeks before even being sent out. I wish I had known that before ordering, but I am too far along in the time frame to turn around and cancel now. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Wish I'd known who you were ordering. Nick (Kolak@aol.com), a longtime Jeep parts guy, can usually beat anyones pricing on stuff from ADDCO. Fast ship too. Too late now I guess......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 No worries Don. It was $186 or so after taxes with free shipping. I got an email back from Addco today responding to my status inquiry of the bar, telling me to call direct. Quick phone call told me that I ordered it 6/2, they sent it to powder coat 6/4, and it is or should be done and on it's way out this week. I can fully understand a made to order for the XJ... I can't imagine they have people beating down the doors for them and probably don't want a bunch of stock sitting around. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Finally got an update from Quadratec's website saying "Shipped complete". It also said it shipped on 6/20, so I was assuming that it had just left Addco. No tracking number yet, nothing. Figured when I got home it may or not be there. Got home, no dice. Empty stoop. 30 minutes later I heard the doorbell. Neighbor came over and thanked me for the large package. Was addressed correct, and my name was right, but got delivered across the street. Thank god it went to the only neighbor I trust. If the weather holds out tomorrow, it's on like Donkey Kong. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Well got it installed... Driving it is a much more pleasurable experience. It's like someone turned the rear axle on. The feedback that I get out of the rear axle makes me realize it's there. I didn't think it would be so noticeable, but it's really nice. Flat through a curve, stable, and sure footed. Verrrry nice. Rob 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 :cheers: I don't know why the factory bothers to install the 7/16"-1/2" bars. They are only slightly better than nothing. The new bar looks nice and shiny under there Rob. Hope it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'd like to add the 1.125 front and 7/8's rear to my 2wd XJ with a set of Bilstiens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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