Disconnecting
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Someone had some JKS on here for sale about a month ago. Jamesthesahara scooped them up but that fell through. He got the AR. I tried to scoop them up but never got the pm from seller.??? Oh well, I still want them but don't know if they are still available. If we find out we can bid for them!
Yeah, you should be able to find a used set somewhere. Rubicon Express makes some that mirror the JKS offering for less scratch.
I am currently using quick disconnects when we wheel. They are a pain to connect when getting ready to go home. I like the articulation I get, but I am considering the AR. I am interested in stability in off camber situations. I am also interested in not having to mess with them. My concern is stability on the road. I am interested in opinions from people who run them. Are they worth the price?
Don't forget this How-To thread. Easy $6 quick disconnects. Takes 20 seconds to disconnect/connect.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-make-your-own-sway-bar-disconnects.5321/
Here are mine
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-make-your-own-sway-bar-disconnects.5321/
Here are mine
http://www.throttlextreme.com/open-...g-differential-muddy-hill-climb-off-road-4x4/
So I'm new to all this lingo and trying to wrap my head around it all. I'm also a visual person, is this video demonstrating some of what your talking about?
So I'm new to all this lingo and trying to wrap my head around it all. I'm also a visual person, is this video demonstrating some of what your talking about?
No, differentials are different than swaybars and perform a different function.
The swaybar is pictured in my previous post and limits articulation of wheels on the opposite side of each axle. In the front it wraps around the front of your Jeep just behind your bumper. You can disconnect them in each end to allow more articulation.
The differential is housed in your pumpkin, about the middle of your axle both front and rear. There are different kinds of differentials that serve different functions. Most on road vehicles have a limited slip differential to allow the outside tires to turn faster when turning a corner. These are great for the road but not great when an off-road vehicle is off camber. There are different kinds of locked differentials to solve this problem, but in general, the goal is to lock the axle into a spool so both tires turn no matter what. This is advantageous off-road
Yeah, I found some grade 8, need to order them, or just upgrade to JKS or RE quick disconnects and call it done...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E0REPQ4/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZ64M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
RE is cheaper and pretty much identical design.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZ64M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
RE is cheaper and pretty much identical design.
I installed a set of RE disco a few weeks ago. Nice kit. Only thing I'd recommend is shooting some paint on the threads. Mine were unplated and unpainted. I think that is the 10-15 dollar difference between the JKS (zinc plated) and the RE ones. Doesn't matter to me...I won't be driving in the winter here, so paint and anti-seize should keep me good.
It takes me about 15 minutes to air down and disconnect but i do it regardless of terrain.
It's simply a much smoother ride.
Let the front axle articulate instead of Jeep.
It's simply a much smoother ride.
Let the front axle articulate instead of Jeep.
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