factory swaybar - will it fit?
factory swaybar - will it fit?
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ken98k
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{1990 yj 2.5L i-4 AX-5 NP231 Dana 30 front Dana 35c rear}
1996 XJ Cherokee 4.0 HO
{2000 silverado}
{1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille}
I hope others who are more knowledgeable chime in here.
I was under the impression the cj's never had sway bars. This was one of the new features introduce by Chrysler in the YJ.
I was under the impression the cj's never had sway bars. This was one of the new features introduce by Chrysler in the YJ.
AdamH
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No, CJs did come with them as an option. It stared late 70s. I am just wondering since mine didn't come with one could the components just bolt straight in or is my frame missing a welded plate or welded nut inside the frame.... something like that.
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The I more study the subject, the less differences I find between cy and yj.
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as long as you have your hardware it should bolt right up
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Factory setup?
Sure if you have everything it should bolt up to your '76.
Your spring plates should have studs for the anti-sway bar connecting rods. The frame should have mounting brackets.
Sure if you have everything it should bolt up to your '76.
Your spring plates should have studs for the anti-sway bar connecting rods. The frame should have mounting brackets.
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Should be a bolt up.
Spring plates may need 2nd stud welded on. Or find some used ones with 2 studs.
Spring plates may need 2nd stud welded on. Or find some used ones with 2 studs.
AdamH
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Thanks for the replies. Seller hasn't removed the factory sway bar from the 5 and states it is all intact so I plan to take it off myself (Jeep he is parting out) to ensure I get all parts including the spring plates if they are in good condition.
AdamH
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was able to get all the parts including the u-bolt plates with both studs. The interesting thing is that the set-up doesn't look like the one in the pic above. the bracket that holds the sway bar to the frame looks different. Hopefully I will test fit this weekend to see what's what.
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AdamH
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looks like some drilling will be required... I do not have all the holes in the frame for the brackets. No worries, still happy to have it!