Broken sway bar end link

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Is this the sway bar end link? And can anyone point me to a recommended replacement?

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Yes it is s the sway bar end link.

Question is how much are you willing to spend. And how much or a lift do you have.
 
Yes, that’s what it’s called. Should be able to get one at any auto parts store or use it as an opportunity to upgrade, your choice.
 
Thanks gents. No lift. Is it worth upgrading with no lift? I live in CO and was running intermediate (and a couple advanced) trails this summer. Is this an age thing or does this suggest an upgrade is needed?
 
You can buy a factory replacement at any auto part store, or if you want to spend more money you can get some disconnects, and if you want to spend even more, you can get a Currie Antirock.
 
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lunchbox3 said:
Thanks gents. No lift. Is it worth upgrading with no lift? I live in CO and was running intermediate (and a couple advanced) trails this summer. Is this an age thing or does this suggest an upgrade is needed?
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With no lift i would go cheap. If you can wait order online. If you need them fast i agree with @oldditchdoctor and just hit up orileys.

Unless you fell you will benefit from disconnects.
 
They aren't big money or hard to replace...just stress eventually got to them .
 
I can see you're on the bump stops a lot. Besides disintegrated jounce bumpers, there are rings on the pad that indicate metal to metal contact. I suggest measuring the distance between lower and upper spring perches. Healthy stock springs at rest will be twelve inches, plus a half inch for the isolator. My guess is the springs are sacked, and that side's shock probably has a big dead spot. That calls for new jounce bumpers, springs, and shocks.
 
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I can see you're on the bump stops a lot. Besides disintegrated jounce bumpers, there are rings on the pad that indicate metal to metal contact. I suggest measuring the distance between lower and upper spring perches. Healthy stock springs at rest will be twelve inches, plus a half inch for the isolator. My guess is the springs are sacked, and that side's shock probably has a big dead spot. That calls for new jounce bumpers, springs, and shocks.
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^ I agree. Just to add...TJ's will not survive long catching air!

Broken stock links are very common. Mine broke as soon as I started taking it off road.
 
k-huevo said:
I can see you're on the bump stops a lot. Besides disintegrated jounce bumpers, there are rings on the pad that indicate metal to metal contact. I suggest measuring the distance between lower and upper spring perches. Healthy stock springs at rest will be twelve inches, plus a half inch for the isolator. My guess is the springs are sacked, and that side's shock probably has a big dead spot. That calls for new jounce bumpers, springs, and shocks.
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Adding to cart for next month ;) Thanks for the heads up, seriously.
 
I just damaged my Sway bar links during the installation of a lift kit (OME 2 ")
I would like to know how damaged Sway bar can affect the quality of driving ...?
I did a first test with a single Sway bar link connected and I noticed a vehicle instability especially during turns or during acceleration or over 70km / h ... is this normal?
Last question ; I just repaired my damaged Sway bar while waiting to order new ones ... Would you recommend the stock ones or longer Sway bars compared to the 2 "lift ...?
Which brand do you recommend to me ?
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DrDmoney said:
you need longer links. its not a good idea to drive on road with them disconnected
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That's what I did... New longer links... I made them by a turner... On the road all was OK... But last week It was the real test... Trip in Sahara of Tunisia... From the first dunes and the liks are broken ... And just after the wing widener are hit in turn ... I'm really frustrated ... The other 4x4 did not have this problem
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My guess is you drive your jeep like a jeep... off road. Read up on sway bay function so you can envision the links purpose... lift or not, my suggestion is a quick disconnect link... doesnt cost that much more! Is $$$ is a huge issue, go cheap with the understanding you will be replacing them again... is what it is, but after the next set of cheap obes and twice the work, you could have solved the issue the first time for $40 more... just my opinion.
 
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