Quick Disconnects

[CH]

Does anyone know where quick disconnects for sway bars on Explorers can be found? Does someone manufacture them or are they custom job?

Thanks...

 

[Scott Bosso]

CH,

I converted my factory sway bars links to a quick-disconnect style for less than $50.00, including new urethane bushings.

I am going to write an article (with pictures) on doing this, but if you are in a huge hurry, let me know, and I will briefly explain the process to you.



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Scott
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[CH]

Thanks Scott,

No hurry, I'll wait for the article...

 

[mattb]

I have some good information on my site about them:

Dead Link Removed

 

[Scott Bosso]

That is basically what I did. However, I upgraded to Energy Suspension bushings, and was able to use a 1/2" pin. I used a stainless steel pin (from a marine supply house) for extra corrosion resistance.


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Scott
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[Rick]

Jack Lobdell details how he built quick disconnects on his feature page http://www.4x4central.com/jack.htm

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[kvo]

Did you have to replace your brake lines when you disconnect the sway bar for off-roading? Lengthened/replaced? I have a Rancho 2.5" lift, and was wondering if that would be necessary. And if so, which brand would you recommend.

thanks,
kvo.

 

[kvo]

Thanks Scott.

I think I'll go ahead and get new steel braided brake lines for it. I have Rancho 9000's all around.

Khoa Vo.

 

[Scott Bosso]

kvo,

It all depends on the length of your front shocks - without the sway bar attached, they control the maximum droop travel (unless you have limiting straps). I believe with Rancho 5136/9136 shocks, your stock brake lines will be long enough - but, you should test this in your driveway not on the trail.

I did install longer brake lines - Russell makes some steel braided ones that are 4" longer than stock. They are marketed by either Russell or Explorer Pro Comp. An advantage of steel braided lines is a reduction in mushy pedal feel.


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Scott
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