LJ sway bar

[Sean B]

Quick question for the group. I’m starting the process of swapping out the lift on my 05 LJ. I noticed that the sway bar is shifted to the right causing the end of the links to rub the drivers side frame. Am I missing collars or anything that centers the swaybar between the mounts? It is a stock swaybar and mounts.

Thanks Sean.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

The antiswaybars are free to slide left/right to follow the axles as they move left/right as they do when they move up/down.

How tall is your suspension lift and are both axles centered using aftermarket adjustable track bars or relocation kit in the rear?

 

[Sean B]

The antiswaybars are free to slide left/right to follow the axles as they move left/right as they do when they move up/down.

How tall is your suspension lift and are both axles centered using aftermarket adjustable track bars or relocation kit in the rear?

It currently has a 4 inch Rough Country which is what I’m replacing. New will be complete Savvy/Rock Jock with adj front and rear track bars so will be centered properly. Using stock bar with JKS disconnects. Just was not sure if something was missing. The existing links are seized up which probably is contributing to being off center.

Thanks, I’m new to Jeeps.

 

[mrblaine]

Am I missing collars or anything that centers the swaybar between the mounts?

Thanks Sean.

Yes, you are. Very common to get a pair of 2 piece shaft collars and install them on the inboard side of the frame mounts to keep it centered. I've done many that way.

 

[Sean B]

Yes, you are. Very common to get a pair of 2 piece shaft collars and install them on the inboard side of the frame mounts to keep it centered. I've done many that way.

That makes sense, thank you.

 

[zachpeakee]

I could be completely incorrect in my assumptions.
Especially following up behind what I consider to be two of the most knowledgeable people in the forums, but...

Check your front track bar alignment.
The Rough Country 4" Kit DOES come with an adjustable track bar, however most people don't properly understand how to align their front axle correctly.

My bets are that your entire axle is shifted to one side versus the other.
This would cause your sway bar also shift further to one side than the other, and ultimately would cause concerns with the links rubbing against the frame.
(my previous TJ had this exact issue, and was actually digging grooves into the frame because of it.)

Blaine has a good write-up on how to center your front axle via adjustable Track Bar.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-align-your-axle-with-an-adjustable-track-bar.16623/