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weaktjandbrokexj
New User | Posts: 19 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/25/08
08:16 AM

I have an 05 TJ with a 6 inch fabtech lift, i am wondering if anyone can help me with why my front swaybar is sliding to the drivers side everytime it leaves the driveway??? all 4 bolts are TIGHT i don't think my bushings are bad, b/c it has very low mileage, and is garaged...  


 
ftgiles
Enthusiast | Posts: 686 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 06/25/08
09:03 AM

The sway bar links should be long enough to allow the sway bar arms to be approx. 10 degrees above parallel.

If the sway bar arms are below parallel, the working length will be increasing while the control arm working length is also increasing, pushing the front axle forward and binding with the sway bar.  


 
ftgiles
Enthusiast | Posts: 686 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 06/25/08
10:49 AM

Here is something to check out. With a six inch lift you must have an adjustable track bar that has been lengthened. As the suspension moves down, this increased length makes the front axle swing to the left further than stock.

Does the axle swing far enough to the left to pull the sway bar over or allow the tire to make contact with the sway bar when turning?  


 
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