Anti-rock or not?

[Darkwing327]

Hi All,

Looking for some advice here as to whether I should get an Antirock or not as the last upgrade for my TJ. I have quick disconnects already and have only ever disconnected once and that wasn't necessary. However, the reason I built out the TJ like this is we spend a month or two down in around Nevada, Arizona, California...and specifically a couple weeks in Moab every year. I've always just mountain biked and dirt biked the area, but my wife has decided she likes 4 wheeling better than 2 wheeling now Then Covid hit and thus the Jeep has never been to these areas with its new upgrades.

I believe my TJ is 99.9% done with the following list.

ARBs in front 30/44 rear. Skids on LCA, diffs, oil, steering. Tub mounted rock rails. Rancho 5000x shocks. 30.5 x 9.8 tires. 3.73 gearing so won't go any bigger. 4.0 6 spd. Remote controlled air bags front (for the plow) and rear (for all the crap we carry in the back while traveling). Interestingly I can get a 2" temporary lift from the bags, which I have only ever used once for approach angle...was a simple solution rather than stacking logs

Here are the facts. The jeep will NEVER be lifted. I will not be doing a tummy tuck. It is flat towed behind my RV. It is a daily driver. I use it to plow my 1/4 mile driveway.

So to sum it all up, I am at factory clearances, most notably the trans skid plate being the lowest point. I have quick disconnects which are super easy to hook back up because I can tweak the air bags. I realize the Anti-rock is technically better, but the real question is it $700 CDN better on a stock height/stock width/stock center of gravity?

Specifically would I really appreciate it on the green and blue Moab trails over just being disconnected?

 

[TheBoogieman]

I wouldn't buy one for your needs. Sounds like you don't really need a locker or winch either. They do come in handy IF/WHEN you ever need them.

 

[Darkwing327]

Yep, have front and back lockers and have used them both a fair bit already, but those for me are kind of like the chicken and egg scenario....did I need lockers to get to where I needed to go, or do I now go where I do because I have lockers. The Jeeps really are amazing off road vehicles.

I do have a 10000 pound winch on a removable stinger plate that goes in a high mount on my front plow bumper as well as my back hitch with enough 3/0 wiring to reach. Have only used it once, last weekend to pull a moose out of the bush

With that all being said, I guess my main unknown is how it will do down in Moab. Again, just for the green and blue trails...I'll leave the reds for observing others in their buggies or take my 450.

Undoubtedly the AR is better on lifted vehicles with a taller profile...kind of hoping someone chimes in who has put on on a stock TJ.

 

[jjvw]

I first had an Antirock on mine at 2" of spring lift. I preferred it over stock with discos. One big reason that isn't mentioned much is that a softer sway bar takes the sting out of rough roads. It does so, but to a lesser extent, the way a disconnected sway bar does.

 

[Darkwing327]

I first had an Antirock on mine at 2" of spring lift. I preferred it over stock with discos. One big reason that isn't mentioned much is that a softer sway bar takes the sting out of rough roads. It does so, but to a lesser extent, the way a disconnected sway bar does.

Yep, that is the only reason I have disconnected so far. We have one horrid steep access road here that goes up to some amazing spots. It is covered in thousands of rock nuggets and takes a half hour to traverse. Aired down and disconnected makes it tolerable. On another note, the first time up was painful due to throttle bounce. Have since put a friction hand throttle in...that is a no brainer as it makes a world of difference in these scenarios.

So kind of looking for that aha moment with the AR, but also have concerns about the on road manners as this is a daily driver at highway speeds, and also is a TOAD vehicle behind our RV.

 

[jjvw]

I've been daily driving an Antirock for 6 years. I wouldn't go back to stock.

All that being said, for your uses the AR is right on the cusp of being a questionable purchase. Especially if you aren't planning to use the Jeep where a larger build would be needed.

 

[Darkwing327]

Good advice...thanks. After thinking about it more seriously since yesterday, I think it would be overkill at this time.

 

[Westtown Willy]

Good advice...thanks. After thinking about it more seriously since yesterday, I think it would be overkill at this time.

But seriously, get it if only for convenience of never, ever again climbing under your TJ in less than desirable weather conditions to disconnect/re-connect. Additionally the performance is better on and off road in my experience (middle hole here), & it’s nice knowing that you’re always automatically ready for any terrain. This thing is seriously right at the top of the list of best designed, most impactful, most intelligent modifications that can be done to a TJ, they’re really that good.

 

[sierradmax]

After I installed my Anti-Rock, I didn't like the road manners. Especially with a manual transmission. Why? As I pulled out of an intersection and had to turn left, I had to gun it in first. Lots of body roll until I shifted in 2nd. I know you can adjust for a stiffer setting but I like it where it is for offroad use. Over time, I've gotten used to it and I feel it benefits offroad in lieu of disco's.

 

[JMT]

Hi All,

Looking for some advice here as to whether I should get an Antirock or not as the last upgrade for my TJ. I have quick disconnects already and have only ever disconnected once and that wasn't necessary. However, the reason I built out the TJ like this is we spend a month or two down in around Nevada, Arizona, California...and specifically a couple weeks in Moab every year. I've always just mountain biked and dirt biked the area, but my wife has decided she likes 4 wheeling better than 2 wheeling now Then Covid hit and thus the Jeep has never been to these areas with its new upgrades.

I believe my TJ is 99.9% done with the following list.

ARBs in front 30/44 rear. Skids on LCA, diffs, oil, steering. Tub mounted rock rails. Rancho 5000x shocks. 30.5 x 9.8 tires. 3.73 gearing so won't go any bigger. 4.0 6 spd. Remote controlled air bags front (for the plow) and rear (for all the crap we carry in the back while traveling). Interestingly I can get a 2" temporary lift from the bags, which I have only ever used once for approach angle...was a simple solution rather than stacking logs

Here are the facts. The jeep will NEVER be lifted. I will not be doing a tummy tuck. It is flat towed behind my RV. It is a daily driver. I use it to plow my 1/4 mile driveway.

So to sum it all up, I am at factory clearances, most notably the trans skid plate being the lowest point. I have quick disconnects which are super easy to hook back up because I can tweak the air bags. I realize the Anti-rock is technically better, but the real question is it $700 CDN better on a stock height/stock width/stock center of gravity?

Specifically would I really appreciate it on the green and blue Moab trails over just being disconnected?

Save your money. I did red trails with disconnects. You’ll be more than fine. You’re not doing any trails that merit getting one. Besides, you might have trouble with the length of the links at no lift.

 

[jjvw]

Save your money. I did red trails with disconnects. You’ll be more than fine. You’re not doing any trails that merit getting one. Besides, you might have trouble with the length of the links at no lift.

He would need to make his own links with the rod ends almost touching.

 

[Mr. Bills]

I wouldn't add an Anti-Rock if the reason for buying one is mostly convenience, i.e., not having to disconnect/connect the factory anti-swaybar, which is apparently only an infrequent event. There is a risk that OP's or OP's significant other won't like the slight additional sway on the street, and OP's jeep as it is currently set up will do just fine offroad in Moab or anywhere else with ordinary disconnects .

On the other hand, if OP was considering a SwayLOC there would be much less risk that OP or OP's significant other won't like how it handles on the street. It is probably a better system for OP's uses, if he needs another system at all. More expensive though.

 

[suicideking]

If you're not wheeling it very often and don't mind the disconnects, I wouldn't do an Anti Rock. It does add some body roll on the street. Only worth it if you're wheeling often.