Finally installed BWoody Sway Bay Links on Sat. I think they make a difference. Its hard for me to tell, I'm always hauling heavy work gear around, and I don't want to gouge up all the plastic mouldings with it sliding around.

Today I was on Lake Shore Drive at the S curve at North Ave. Beach. I noticed earlier that a fellow motorist was behind me and trying to get closer to check out the rig. You know the usual guy who has never seen One before and will change three lanes just to tell you that "That F-In thing is Hot!!" So traffic cleared a little right before I get into the turns and so I decide I'm going to give the guy his moneys worth, I kick it down a gear and let the rig wind out a little, nothing crazy, just nice and smooth, controlled aggression.:D

At the next light he managed to get lined up with me, he's grinning from ear to ear. And says " What the hell is that? It stayed so level through those turns." That is so BadAss!"

So I'm saying the money I spent on the install was worth it!!!

What I spent on the install::D

Sway Bar Links 240.00
4 ton jack stands (more is better:D ) 24.99 I think
18mm deep socket 3.95
18mm open ended wrench 4.50
visegrips (cheap ones) 5.95

I think I'm running out of things to buy?

When's that Diablo coming out!!HaHa!!!

Thanks for Listening,

T:cool:

glad to see you like them..now take all them heavy tools out the back and find your fav back roads let her rip...

Finally installed BWoody Sway Bay Links on Sat. I think they make a difference. Its hard for me to tell, I'm always hauling heavy work gear around, and I don't want to gouge up all the plastic mouldings with it sliding around.

Today I was on Lake Shore Drive at the S curve at North Ave. Beach. I noticed earlier that a fellow motorist was behind me and trying to get closer to check out the rig. You know the usual guy who has never seen One before and will change three lanes just to tell you that "That F-In thing is Hot!!" So traffic cleared a little right before I get into the turns and so I decide I'm going to give the guy his moneys worth, I kick it down a gear and let the rig wind out a little, nothing crazy, just nice and smooth, controlled aggression.:D

At the next light he managed to get lined up with me, he's grinning from ear to ear. And says " What the hell is that? It stayed so level through those turns." That is so BadAss!"

So I'm saying the money I spent on the install was worth it!!!

What I spent on the install::D

Sway Bar Links 240.00
4 ton jack stands (more is better:D ) 24.99 I think
18mm deep socket 3.95
18mm open ended wrench 4.50
visegrips (cheap ones) 5.95

I think I'm running out of things to buy?

When's that Diablo coming out!!HaHa!!!

Thanks for Listening,

T:cool:
It's about time. Those back ones suck to get off.

T-Time - we spent Saturday the same way...jack, jack stands, deep sockets, metric wrench set, tub of Gojo and on and on and on...

As for the sway bar links...there is a difference. Took it down the normal back road test track and felt like I could really nail every corner and the interesting thing was I did not hear and tires squeal...I know I was going faster than normal but the tires were silent. Maybe it is just tires with 15K of fast curves but the Jeep feels even more nailed to the ground.

Good mod. I actually used a lug wrench to break loose a few of the tough ones...not just for lug nuts anymore.

It's about time. Those back ones suck to get off.


Chad,

I almost called you, after the first time I tried, I drag out all my tools, jack, jack stands, get the rear off. Oh I need a deep socket.:mad:

I enjoy working on this thing, when you have the right tools.

Are you considering anything new, ex. headers:D :D

T:cool:

I'm glad to hear you like the links becasue mine are going on this week. Can't wait, all we have here in PA is winding roads.

I'm glad to hear you like the links becasue mine are going on this week. Can't wait, all we have here in PA is winding roads.
That's exactly why I got them too.Rich

I have them on mine as well. It definitely feels more stable in the corners. On/off ramps are even more fun now.:D Good mod IMO. Install wasn't too bad either.

Don't say I didn't tell you so.....


:)

Don't say I didn't tell you so.....


:) Mango...I that really you?:confused:
Welcome, most of us aren't as bad as we seem....are we?

Love my yellow links, although they are getting expensive....I just sent a box of parts to Bwoody to be powder coated yellow to match the links.
Bill

Chad,

I almost called you, after the first time I tried, I drag out all my tools, jack, jack stands, get the rear off. Oh I need a deep socket.:mad:

I enjoy working on this thing, when you have the right tools.

Are you considering anything new, ex. headers:D :D

T:cool:

I'm waiting for Diablo and need to find an installer in the area that works on our engine for the heads, headers, and cam. Haven't done much research yet.

I AutoX'd my Jeep this past Saturday at my local VW Club competition. Everyone was blown away with how well it did, and how stable it stayed throughout the course! Sure, it would nose dive but the sway bars are not designed for this, it was in the TURNS that it made a difference.

With the B&G, and the upgraded links keeping it stiff, I could almost drift the thing around the sweeping turns! :)

That's good news my sway links go on this week.

luvr: That's great! Who is doing your install? There are some tricks to get the rear to align.

luvr: That's great! Who is doing your install? There are some tricks to get the rear to align.

Mango I called one of the guys at BWoody(can't remember his name) and he gave me very good descriptive details over the phone on the install and the rear did sound a little tricky. So before I went to purchase the materials needed (ramps,jack stands,torque wrench,sockets) I stopped at my dealership to confirm that everything is a go for my Kooks install next week. On the way out I asked the service manager if they could do the install of the links because a month prior when they were putting on my new Toyos they scratched up 1 rim, and then the people they out sourced the job to cracked the clear coat on the other rims. So they are getting me brand new wheels and I figured since the wheels have to be off to see if they would do it. Service manager looked at the directions and the parts (he really liked the beefyness of the links and actually said they should really flatten out your cornering...he is an autocross guy), I had them in the back of the jeep, and he said "Looks easy enough should take 30 minutes or so" So my dealer will do the install, I am very fortunate to have a very friendly and very skilled service department where I purchased the car from. The jeep has been the 7th car I bought from them in the last 8 years or so.Very good people, but I am definitely excited to get them on and do some cornering becasue here in PA we have lots and lots of corners.:D

Just ordered mine this week...should be here soon! Cant wait!

luvr: That's great! Who is doing your install? There are some tricks to get the rear to align.
I ordered mine yesterday so I should have them later this week. What is the issue or tricks needed to get the rear to align? This is the first I have heard of this.

I ordered mine yesterday so I should have them later this week. What is the issue or tricks needed to get the rear to align? This is the first I have heard of this.

The guy at BWoody described the rear part and said he used a second helper to help line the bar up, so I was going to do this by myself and was a little worried but got lucky in that my dealer will install for me. Sorry I can't give the exact details but if you call BWoody they will tell you everything in detail including the tricks, they seemed like really good people who took the time to explain this to me over the phone.

Loosen the rear sway bar frame mounts, so that the bar can sort of slide easily parallel with the frame support. Also, be sure that you install the rear links exactly as the picture shows, the links have a longer side and a shorter side. It takes some tweaking to align them, not too hard. Tighten the frame mounts last.

Now you guys have me all worried... rear install, I jacked one side at a time. Placed the stands just in case the jack failed, I wouldnt want one of the brake rotors to cut off any bodyparts. I did it the way they said with passenger on inside. The passenger wasn't perfectly aligned, but tightened everything down as tight as I could. No torque wrench small enough to get it in there.

I was hopeing that when you drive it a bit it all equals out, and the next time I remove rears to clean, I'll just retighten if needed.

What do you think?

T:cool:

I ordered mine yesterday so I should have them later this week. What is the issue or tricks needed to get the rear to align? This is the first I have heard of this.
Trick for perfect & easy alignment:
Support the JGC on jack stands at the recommended oversized jacking pads. Easy to locate the pads, they are much larger than the surrounding area. If you are unsure, stop...search the forum here for exact photo.
Place jack under the rear axle tube or bottom of the axle housing.
Loosen the large nut top and bottom of link. Mine were not that tight.
Raise the rear axle assembly slowly until you can see the pressure off of the bolt.
The bolt will then almost fall out and you can start the re-assembly with all the mating holes aligned.
Lower & have some fun!Make sure you do the same for the front...DON'T pound the bolts out!!!!
Bill