Mega bar...so far a no go but I ain't done yet, and a frame ?

[Jeep Driver]

I pulled a bar off a 2004 WJ some time back and immediately realized it would not fit.

Took the bar back to the PnP and then later thought I'd MAKE it fit...so I waited.

Another 2004 showed up at the PnP, got another.

With the idea that I'd shorten the bar ends and weld on new eyes.

 

Well, that didn't work either-

 

Hits the tires at full lock.

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But the mounts bolted right up, there is even a third threaded hole for the longer mount-

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You can see the differences here-

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The largest XJ bar I could find is 28mm and is currently on the MJ. The largest WJ bar I could find is the 30mm. I removed a WJ bar off a 2002 (IIRC) and it felt hollow, I looked at the eyelets and it seemed to be stamped. The only solid bar I could find, felt heavy enough, and does not appear to be stamped, is the 2004 WJ and both were off the Overland or the Up Country.

 

So, now I wait again. This time I want to try to move the entire bar out on the frame, just behind the bumper, I think then it would clear the tires and the pitman arm.

 

Has anyone successfully mounted the WJ bar to the MJ?

 

 

 

 

 

Frame question-

 

Near the bar mount are three threaded holes, each side of the frame. The torque dampener was mounted to one side- now gone.

 

I have read and also seen- some have attached a bar from one side of the frame to the other to strengthen the frame at either the steering box or the track bar.

 

Would there be any advantage to using the bar that I cut up and welding it to two plates that would then be bolted to each frame at the three holes I just mentioned?

 

 

Thanks

[husky410ohio]

The largest I could find was 29mm in solid steel but it cost $244

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aco-516/overview/year/1989/make/jeep/model/cherokee

[Dillithium]

Normally you'd use the three holes on the passengers' side and one on the driver's side for the front skid plate. But you probably know that. Would it help? Hard to say, it might prevent warping of the frame if you ever had to get towed/pulled at an angle.

 

Can't say anything useful about the swaybars, but I do wonder if you're not reaching the 'roof' of usefulness when you go above 28mm thickness. Our jeeps aren't that heavy. Will you use stock swaybar links?

[Jeep Driver]

Yeah, don't want to pay $225 for an additional 1mm.

 

Also, the goal to go eyelet to eyelet on the link.

[Jeep Driver]

Normally you'd use the three holes on the passengers' side and one on the driver's side for the front skid plate. But you probably know that. Would it help? Hard to say, it might prevent warping of the frame if you ever had to get towed/pulled at an angle.

 

Can't say anything useful about the swaybars, but I do wonder if you're not reaching the 'roof' of usefulness when you go above 28mm thickness. Our jeeps aren't that heavy. Will you use stock swaybar links?

 

 

 

I'll have to make up my own eye to eye link using stock links......there are good ones out there but the length will be too long I'm afraid.

[Jeep Driver]

Normally you'd use the three holes on the passengers' side and one on the driver's side for the front skid plate. But you probably know that. Would it help? Hard to say, it might prevent warping of the frame if you ever had to get towed/pulled at an angle.

 

Can't say anything useful about the swaybars, but I do wonder if you're not reaching the 'roof' of usefulness when you go above 28mm thickness. Our jeeps aren't that heavy. Will you use stock swaybar links?

 

 

 

No, I didn't know that. Never had one nor seen one.

[HOrnbrod]

Can't say anything useful about the swaybars, but I do wonder if you're not reaching the 'roof' of usefulness when you go above 28mm thickness. Our jeeps aren't that heavy. Will you use stock swaybar links?

 

I agree with the above. It's not only the sway bar thickness that affects the handling, it's the flexibility, or lack thereof. I tried the ADDCO 29mm bar up front for awhile, but it was way too stiff. The handling was bad, and the ride was harsh. Way too much rigidity for our trucks. I then went back to the 28mm stock XJ bar and it's just about right. I don't blame you for trying a modified WJ bar, but I don't think you will like it.

[shelbyluvv]

I have a 28MM also and it has really transformed the ride and handling of my truck. I will only use them on the front from now on.

[Blue XJ]

I ended up buying the universal Antirock kit to put a swaybar back under mine.  Best move I ever made.  Works great on the road, and you don't have to disconnect it to go offroad.