Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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The sway bar on the front of your 1997 Jeep Wrangler helps to stabilize the front pf the Wrangler during cornering. The sway bar bolts to the frame and connects the outboard ends of the axle. Removing the sway bar will adversely affect the on-road handling of the Jeep, but removal of the sway bar increases axle articulation and wheel travel, making it a popular DIY modification for people who use their Wranglers exclusively off-road. If youve damaged a sway bar, you can replace it yourself, too. Get a replacement sway bar from any Jeep dealer.
Instructions
1 Raise the front of your Jeep off the ground with a jack. Position a set of jack stands under the frame to support the Jeep. Then remove the front wheels, using a lug wrench to remove the lug nuts. Set the wheels and tires aside for now.
2 Locate the sway bar end links that attach to the sway bar end above the steering knuckle. Remove the nuts on the top of the end link with a socket and ratchet, then slide the steel washer and rubber isolator off the end link. Move to the opposite side of the Jeep and repeat the process.
3 Move to the front of the Jeep and locate the U-shaped brackets that bolt to the frame and run over the sway bar. Remove the two bolts from the brackets with a socket and ratchet.
4 Lift the brackets off the frame and set them aside. Lift the sway bar ends off the end links near the axle, then slide the entire sway bar off the front of the Jeep.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Most cars come with a front sway bar, which is located underneath the vehicle and helps improve handling, particularly during tight corners. If you want to further improve handling, one option is to install a rear sway bar. You should be able to do the job in a couple of hours. After youre finished, you will be able to take tighter corners at higher speeds, and handling will be noticeably improved. The process is similar for most vehicles, although for higher-end vehicles you may want to let a mechanic install the sway bar.
Instructions
1 Raise the rear end of the vehicle with a jack. Lower the rear end onto jack stands for support so that the vehicle doesnt fall on you when youre installing the sway bar.
2 Use the bushing grease found in your sway bar kit to coat the bushings. Slide the bushings onto the sway bar and move them onto the straight section near the middle.
3 Slide the brackets onto the torsion beam that is hooked up to the rear suspension. Use the tape measure to make sure that the brackets are evenly spaced.
4 Use the 3/8-inch ratchet and an open-end wrench to bolt clamps over the bushings.
5 Place the jack under the torsion beam by the shock mount for support. Use your 3/8-inch ratchet and socket to unbolt the shock mount.
6 Connect the end links by moving the heim joints all the way into the threaded assembly. There should be a locknut in the middle. Your threads should be approximately halfway out of the collar -- measure to be sure.
7 Use the longer bolts from your rear sway bar kit to connect the heim joint to the shock hole. Bolt the other end to the rear sway bar.
8 Connect the portion of the link that isnt threaded to the shock mount bolt.
9 Repeat Steps 6 through 8 on the other side of the vehicle. Raise the vehicle above the jack stands. Remove the stands, then lower the vehicle to the ground.
