Benito
Caught the Bug
From one idiot to another, you may be on to something here!
Problem with Yeti drag Link. Input needed or new drag link recomendations.
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From one idiot to another, you may be on to something here!
Here's a pic of my factory rear sway bar. Due to the amount of flex I get, it tends to wander a bit and sometimes, this causes the sway bar links to catch on the frame rails. I installed shaft collars on it to help prevent this from happening.
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/29692-JK-Wrangler-Rear-Sway-Bar-Shift-Budget-Fix
That being said, I've NEVER had an issue with my front sway bar or had my drag link make contact with it and maybe it's because I still run an OE drag link. BUT, I could totally see how it is POSSIBLE for this to be an issue IF the sway bar were to shift over to the passenger side of your Jeep a bit.
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/29692-JK-Wrangler-Rear-Sway-Bar-Shift-Budget-Fix
That being said, I've NEVER had an issue with my front sway bar or had my drag link make contact with it and maybe it's because I still run an OE drag link. BUT, I could totally see how it is POSSIBLE for this to be an issue IF the sway bar were to shift over to the passenger side of your Jeep a bit.
Use a pry bar and pull your sway bar out a bit to the driver side, flex out at a full lock and see if that helps.
Benito
Caught the Bug
I’ll have to try that out, it makes total sense!
Another question on the issue
Say, I know the issue was over on the table. But I thought of another possibility. I replaced the steering box with a PCS one and while doing it I ended getting a new pitman arm just to start fresh. Since I couldn't find a MOPAR pitman, I ended up getting a Omix one. I noticed that both arms are different in shape. MOPAR is curved, while OMIX is straight. could that be the culprit?
How fragile it is to replace the pitman arm? I don't want to mess up the steering box gear taking it off?
Say, I know the issue was over on the table. But I thought of another possibility. I replaced the steering box with a PCS one and while doing it I ended getting a new pitman arm just to start fresh. Since I couldn't find a MOPAR pitman, I ended up getting a Omix one. I noticed that both arms are different in shape. MOPAR is curved, while OMIX is straight. could that be the culprit?
How fragile it is to replace the pitman arm? I don't want to mess up the steering box gear taking it off?
WJCO
Meme King
Being that you recently installed it, it shouldn't be as hard to get off. Pull the big nut, spray PB blaster around the splines, and use a puller to pull it off. Put new one on, torque to specs.
jesse3638
Hooked
Regardless of shape I'd assume the draglink mount on the pitman arm would still end up in the same place.
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Say did you get to replace the boot after all? How is it handling now?
rockabillyroy
Member
I haven't noticed any problems with that boot on mine, but it's good to know and check now and then. thanks for the heads up.
Replaced boot
Well, I am on my last boot. Replaced it yesterday, the old was so torn up looked it came from two wars. Let's hope this one lasts longer. I only pumped 3 times for the grease this time. Not sure if that is ok, but I don't like to balloon it til it bleeds grease on the exit holes.
Well, I am on my last boot. Replaced it yesterday, the old was so torn up looked it came from two wars. Let's hope this one lasts longer. I only pumped 3 times for the grease this time. Not sure if that is ok, but I don't like to balloon it til it bleeds grease on the exit holes.
I haven't swapped the boot yet. I've been sick since receiving the new boot. I did take it to a shop and they agree with how I tore it. Full lock left with flex equals touching of the sway bar. They suggested getting real disconnects or replacing the drag link with one with a smaller end link on it. I haven't really decided what I am going to do yet.
Your shop sounds like they really want to sell you shit you don’t need. But, if you do buy what they want to sell you, can I have your sway bar? I’ll pay for shipping [emoji41]
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Exodus 4x4
New member
LOL, no kidding. It’s crazy what people will come up sometimes. I’ve had more than a few people around here tell me a Rubicon sway bar actually LIMITS the flex on a JK[emoji23]
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13_gecko_rubi
Caught the Bug
The Rubicon sway bar does limit the flex on the JK, I read it on the internet. The guy was running 40s on stock Dana 30/Dana 44 so I had doubts. Then I saw his sweet a$$ Instagram so I knew he was legit.[emoji41]
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OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
At first I thought you were being sarcastic but soon realized all of what you said is true and how I model my life. I’m confused now.
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13_gecko_rubi
Caught the Bug
This is why I don’t consider myself a legit wheeler yet, my instagram skills suck.
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OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
replaced another boot so far...
well week 2 and boot stays in place so far. But I doubt my case is the sway bar. And if you were referring getting a smaller sway bar link, wont that be changing the angle of the bar? Making more prone to hit something ? My bar sits on 0 degree and with the JKS end link.
well week 2 and boot stays in place so far. But I doubt my case is the sway bar. And if you were referring getting a smaller sway bar link, wont that be changing the angle of the bar? Making more prone to hit something ? My bar sits on 0 degree and with the JKS end link.
I wonder if they mean just replace the stock links with discos so when articulated the swaybar itself does not move? You do have to be careful depending on what kind you use as with JKS the pin can puncture a tire if you have the swaybar in the wrong position under certain articulation you need to be aware so you can position the swaybar correctly. I run jks discos on a rubicon because sometimes its nice to be disconnected running in 2 wheel drive.