Currie Antirock vs JKS disconnects: opinions and who has run both

[Jorge Bolivar]

[QUOTE="04LJ, Maybe i'll do the JKS and save for a good track bar?[/QUOTE]

This is my suggestion and your best bet. A good Track bar is more important than a sway control system upgrade or downgrade any day.

 

[billiebob]

I also like the Currie but have read online some folks that say it has too much give for the road

Until the 1960s nothing had sway bars. They started appearing on Mustangs & Camaros, then in the 1970s they became standard on most vehicles. And sway bars are a good, safe addition to any car. Unless you want yer TJ to handle like 1950s shoe box.

 

[Jorge Bolivar]

Nothing more than a gimmick. They break quote often from what I hear, and when they do, they're expensive as hell to fix. The smart JK guys ditch them for an Antirock.

The electronic sway bar disconnection system on the JK's are not serviceable as far as I know and cost around $1500 to replace with a new one, Anti Rock cost is around $500. That explain the JK guys ditch to me.

Did you know JKS sells a electronic sway bar cable conversion kit that just cost $240?

What do you think it will be the option soon few of the JK fellas try and talk bout this product?

 

[Chris]

The electronic sway bar disconnection system on the JK's are not serviceable as far as I know and cost around $1500 to replace with a new one, Anti Rock cost is around $500. That explain the JK guys ditch to me.

Did you know JKS sells a electronic sway bar cable conversion kit that just cost $240?

What do you think it will be the option soon few of the JK fellas try and talk bout this product?

That JKS solution is a much better option to replace the factory electronic sway bar disconnect on the JKs. I have heard too that the unit isn't serviceable, and a new one is around $1500. At that point, most of the JK guys I know are ditching them for Antirocks when they fail.

To me, that electronic sway bar disconnect on the JK Rubicons was a gimmick to start with. Sure, it's cool, but it's just one more thing that is bound to break (especially if you're doing any sort of serious off-roading), and not many people are going to want to pay $1500 to fix it.

 

[jjvw]

When it breaks, it is in the disconnected or connected position?

 

[glwood]

Nothing more than a gimmick. They break quote often from what I hear, and when they do, they're expensive as hell to fix. The smart JK guys ditch them for an Antirock.

In addition, there is a mechanical disconnect that replaces the motor on the JKR sway bar. You have to turn a knob by hand, but I don't think it's a big deal.

 

[Chris]

In addition, there is a mechanical disconnect that replaces the motor on the JKR sway bar. You have to turn a knob by hand, but I don't think it's a big deal.

I didn't know that. Makes sense though.

 

[Drizit]

I didn't know that. Makes sense though.

It's not factory, Evo sells it, it's fairly cheap.

The part that fails on the jk disconnect is the circuit board. Unfortunately chrysler won't sell just that part so the motor is all but useless. I remember reading about someone trying to make a manual control for the motor work but it ended up being more complex than it was worth and not working well. Oh and very long travel JK suspensions still require disconnect links to stop the disconnected sway bar from reversing.

Personal I run the ORO swayloc dual rate with the air powered disconnect. I love it, I get stiffer than stock stability on the road and antirock preformance off road. I can even switch modes for fast fire roads between trails.

I have it paired with an antirock in the rear, the combo is excellent.

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when we could have said no.

 

[Chris]

It's not factory, Evo sells it, it's fairly cheap.

The part that fails on the jk disconnect is the circuit board. Unfortunately chrysler won't sell just that part so the motor is all but useless. I remember reading about someone trying to make a manual control for the motor work but it ended up being more complex than it was worth and not working well. Oh and very long travel JK suspensions still require disconnect links to stop the disconnected sway bar from reversing.

Personal I run the ORO swayloc dual rate with the air powered disconnect. I love it, I get stiffer than stock stability on the road and antirock preformance off road. I can even switch modes for fast fire roads between trails.

I have it paired with an antirock in the rear, the combo is excellent.

—
There must have been a time
when we could have said no.

Yep, it's that circuit board. You'd think that someone would have figured out a way to repair the circuit board by now, have they not?

That ORO swayloc setup looks awesome. I didn't know about that until now, but clearly I need to stay away from you guys, because all you do is make me want to spend more money on my Jeep!

 

[Rob5589]

Yep, it's that circuit board. You'd think that someone would have figured out a way to repair the circuit board by now, have they not?

That ORO swayloc setup looks awesome. I didn't know about that until now, but clearly I need to stay away from you guys, because all you do is make me want to spend more money on my Jeep!

You can try and shift the blame but, we aren't, and surely the Mrs ain't, buying that BS

 

[Squatch]

With the conversation about the Currie Antirock talking about its on-road manners (some saying it's great, others saying the opposite), I found this product description from an Amazon seller interesting. I wonder if it's their own perception of it's characteristics, or if Currie states it somewhere?

Product description

"For 1997-2006 Jeep TJ's and unlimited. The Currie Antirock sway bar kit provides balanced performance of front and rear suspension for rugged off-road conditions. It gives the driver increased traction by balancing and distributing the weight and traction over all four tires. The Antirock off-road sway bar is designed to directly replace the stock Jeep sway bar. This bar is made of SAE 4130 heat treated steel for ultimate strength, which is the same quality used in professional off-road competition sway bars. This kit includes all components for installation including, bushings, hardware, and step-by-step instructions. It is positioned through the front cross member and attaches to the stock mounts on the axle housing on Jeep TJ's and LJ's. The Currie Antirock sway bar does not need to be disconnected for off-road use. Caution: Jeeps will have more body roll than stock. This sway bar may be used on the street however, it will not provide the same performance as the stock setup."

 

[Westtown Willy]

That ORO swayloc setup looks awesome. I didn't know about that until now, but clearly I need to stay away from you guys, because all you do is make me want to spend more money on my Jeep!

my buddy has the ORO Swayloc & swears by it, I've watched it plenty of times & performs beautifully.

With the conversation about the Currie Antirock talking about its on-road manners (some saying it's great, others saying the opposite), I found this product description from an Amazon seller interesting. Caution: Jeeps will have more body roll than stock. This sway bar may be used on the street however, it will not provide the same performance as the stock setup."

Sure that happens, I don't imagine any product will perform like a rigid stock bar on-road then magically allow full articulation off-road without some kind of mechanism to switch its setting, either manually or mechanically, but what I don't understand are the complaints that there's too much roll or the jeep is all over the road, seems to me there may be something else going on with the jeep if that's happening.

There was no doubt a difference the first time I took mine for a test drive set on #5 (softest) & I would sure hope there would be otherwise what would be the point??? But that took about 10 minutes to get used to & really I've long since forgotten it's even in there, the TJ drives straight as an arrow down the highway. Sure the increased roll is still there & if I think about it I'm sure I'd notice it in real time but I've adapted to its characteristics & really don't understand those that have had an issue with it. I suppose though if one needs the kind of rigid stability that comes with the stock bar then the disconnects are the obvious & better choice.

 

[Serbonze]

What I don't understand are the complaints that there's too much roll or the jeep is all over the road, seems to me there may be something else going on with the jeep if that's happening.

Since I'm the only one that gave an unfavorable review of the on-road performance of the Antirock , I'll answer this for you. There is nothing else happening. As soon as the Antirock was swapped back to the OE swaybar the handling went back to normal. It sounds like you experienced the same thing, but you chose to adapt to the decreased stability of the vehicle on-road to gain the enhanced performance offroad. I chose not to.

 

[jjvw]

There absolutely is an increase in body roll with the AR. Whether or not you find it to be problematic, is something only you can determine. Personally, I find the overall compliancy of the suspension to be less jarring on rough roads and potholes. The roll itself hasn't bothered me throughout the various setups the Jeep has had it recent years.

 

[Alex01]

There absolutely is an increase in body roll with the AR. Whether or not you find it to be problematic, is something only you can determine. Personally, I find the overall compliancy of the suspension to be less jarring on rough roads and potholes. The roll itself hasn't bothered me throughout the various setups the Jeep has had it recent years.

X2 I have my antirock on the softest setting and quite honestly I didn't notice a difference while on the road. That said I do not daily drive my jeep so I my be less "in tune" with it then others here. Like others have said, it is just a matter of personal opinion and finding what setting you are most comfortable in.

 

[04LJ]

So, as far as the setting go on the anti rock, is the stiffest still “soft”? And how easy is it to adjust back and forth between “soft” and “firm”? Good discussion on this so far with a lot of good imput. Thanks much

 

[Serbonze]

It’s just one bolt on either side to adjust the setting.

The “stiffest” setting of the Antirock is softer than the OE swaybar.

 

[Daryl]

[QUOTE="Drizit, Personal I run the ORO swayloc dual rate with the air powered disconnect. I love it, I get stiffer than stock stability on the road and antirock preformance off road. I can even switch modes for fast fire roads between trails[/QUOTE]

I also run the ORO air-operated dual rate. Like many things I don’t think you can fully appreciate how good it is until you’ve driven a Jeep with it.

[QUOTE="Chris, That ORO swayloc setup looks awesome. I didn't know about that until now, but clearly I need to stay away from you guys, because all you do is make me want to spend more money on my Jeep![/QUOTE]

Try to find someone who has an ORO that will allow you to drive it. I’m certain you’d be impressed with it’s on and off road handling.

 

[PeteJE]

You are comparing two very different levels of investment and performance, imo. I have the JKS and they work great for what they do. Connecting and disconnecting is no deal at all - airing tires up and down takes the bulk of prep time; the JKS connecting is literally seconds. Yes, relatively level ground is necessary but they are not that finicky as they use a finder type bushing that has some small alignment movement to get on the posts. If on/off road a lot, I would get the more expensive AntiRocks and forget about it.... far a daily driver with occasional 4wd outing (I only do once or twice month maybe), then the JKS are a great disconnecting solution at a much smaller investment.

 

[glwood]

It's not factory, Evo sells it, it's fairly cheap.

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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.

Pretty simple gadget.