Sway Bar Disconnecting and Reconnecting - Page 2

**daveb** · 05-06-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by John & Dana

One thing to watch out for is the bushing has a metal insert which tries to work its way out occasionally making the pin and washer hard to re-install so check these and tap them back in place if they are not flush with the rubber bushing.

John

That's what I use the socket for. If you get the right size socket you can tap in the insert with the disconnect mounted making it easier to install the washer and pin. I hate to have to pull the disconnect back off to re-position that sleeve.

TwinStick · 05-06-2010, 10:39 PM

Someone should see if you can use the electronic dis-connecting swaybar from a Dodge Power Wagon. Just push a button & it disconnects. Push the other button & it re-connects--on level ground.

jage · 05-07-2010, 07:32 AM

Do they make anything like the anti-rock sway bar for full size rigs? Something for a F350 that could be adapted?

Chimneyman · 08-08-2010, 07:29 AM

I have a button on my dash that I push and my swaybar disconnects I dint need to even get out. When I need the front flex push the button it disconnects push the button it reconnects. It runs off air. It's so cool. I have it on my landcruiser all so.

**daveb** · 08-08-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chimneyman

I have a button on my dash that I push and my swaybar disconnects I dint need to even get out. When I need the front flex push the button it disconnects push the button it reconnects. It runs off air. It's so cool. I have it on my landcruiser all so.

On a Van? I'd like to see that...can you post a few pics?

carringb · 08-08-2010, 02:16 PM

I would also like to hear about your Electronic disconnect. I haven't seen anything aftermarket yet. I keep browsing the junk yards in hopes of finding a Dodge Ram PowerWagon (which have an elctric front sway bar disconnect. Nothing so far...

Skywagon · 08-08-2010, 04:42 PM

Guys-
If you park the van on flat ground, it's not tough to re-install the links. Disconnecting the sway bar makes such a difference in comfort and ride on rough ground that even if it were hard to re-connect, it would be worth it.
Bill
P.S. FLAT GROUND!!!!
P.P.S. FLAT GROUND!!!!

Chimneyman · 08-08-2010, 05:54 PM

I will get some photos some time this week when I get back in town.

**daveb** · 08-08-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywagon

Guys-
If you park the van on flat ground, it's not tough to re-install the links.

And pushing up the PH top isn't that bad either, but pushing a button is so much cooler

Chimneyman · 08-11-2010, 09:12 AM

I first designed it for my land cruiser because i did not want to lay on a muddy wet ground then get in and get my seats all nasty. so i want something that made it easy to lock in. When i was done having the sway bay unlocked push the button on on the first part of level ground it locks back up.