Broken rear sway bar connection

[sloppybassdog]

I had been hearing noise from the rear. So I finally got under and realized both of my rear sway bar connection points are broken. I do have a RC 3.5 in lift kit installed with the included longer links. The photos appear to have been uploaded rotated

 

[MericaMade]

Congratulations.....I guess.

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[JKbrick]

I think I’d lose the bracket and get the proper length links honestly


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[BaddestCross]

Congratulations.....I guess.

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[sloppybassdog]

I had been hearing noise from the rear. So I finally got under and realized both of my rear sway bar connection points are broken. I do have a RC 3.5 in lift kit installed with the included longer links. The photos appear to have been uploaded rotated

I guess I forgot the question in my post. Question is.. what the hell do I do? It’s the actual welded part that is on the frame not just a bracket.

 

[Robar]

I guess I forgot the question in my post. Question is.. what the hell do I do? It’s the actual welded part that is on the frame not just a bracket.

Straighten the brackets out and weld washers on both sides of the bracket. Paint black and keep wheeling.

 

[OverlanderJK]

I would take it to the dealer first. It’s a 2020? See what they say.


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[sloppybassdog]

It’s a 2021.

 

[OverlanderJK]

It’s a 2021.

Even better. Dealer or is.


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[BaddestCross]

I guess I forgot the question in my post. Question is.. what the hell do I do? It’s the actual welded part that is on the frame not just a bracket.

Oof... Links too short or not enough bump stop.

You're gonna need someone that can weld to fix that up.



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[sloppybassdog]

Oof... Links too short or not enough bump stop.

You're gonna need someone that can weld to fix that up.



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I know what a bump stop is but what is the purpose of it?

 

[BaddestCross]

I know what a bump stop is but what is the purpose of it?

To stop your axle going up too high and destroying sway bar brackets [emoji41]



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[sloppybassdog]

To stop your axle going up too high and destroying sway bar brackets [emoji41]



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Hahaha uh oh

 

[BaddestCross]

I'd be surprised if the dealer would cover this under warranty unless they installed the lift and stand behind their stupidity. I mean work [emoji849]



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[sloppybassdog]

I'd be surprised if the dealer would cover this under warranty unless they installed the lift and stand behind their stupidity. I mean work [emoji849]



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Haha I’ve read about this. I suppose it’s worthwhile talking to them. I mean, I do live 5 min down the street from the local dealership here.

 

[MericaMade]

Take note of which forum this is in before blasting the snark. [emoji41]



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Dang, didn't realize it was in that thread. My bad and thanks for bringing that to my attention. I read it as a statement and not a question so was kinda confused.

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[sloppybassdog]

Just posting this picture for any noobs like myself who are just lurking or looking around. The bracket was bent back into shape. A washer was welded on the outside and spray painted. Riding like stock again! I didn’t realize how big of a difference it was riding with broken connections

 

[sloppybassdog]

Straighten the brackets out and weld washers on both sides of the bracket. Paint black and keep wheeling.

Thanks.

 

[Robar]

Thanks.

You're welcome.