Front Sway Bar Link Replacement?

[Canadian CJ 7]

I just installed my 2.5 inch lift and my front sway bar link doesn't reach my spring plate. I tried lifting the spring plate and leaf spring with my floor jack, but that doesn't bring it much closer, except lift the Jeep up of my jack stands.
Am I doing something wrong or does the sway bar link need to be replaced with a longer one since installing a 2.5 inch lift. I am new to this stuff so your advice is greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Brian

 

[KenB]

Well, I'm no expert, but think if you put on a lift, you'll need to lengthen the sway bar link. I put on sway bar disconnects, and the length, bolt to bolt, for a 2" lift is 8". Check the Warrior swaybar disconnects on the Morris site. They supply different length tubes depending on lift. A little pricey at 99.99, but the discount from here is nice.

 

[Old Dog]

Yea it looks like you will. best bet is probally the disco. as ken said.
Or if your good with a welder you can cut them and tube them.

 

[Canadian CJ 7]

Well another thing I learned from you guys. Installing a lift kit is all new to me, but I enjoy wrenching and learning so that is why I ask you guys stuff that you probably roll your eyes about. LOL. I found a good deal at Quadratec for some disconnects, it's in my price range.

Rubicon Express Sway Bar Disconnect Set

For 76-95 Jeep® CJ & Wrangler YJ with 2-3" Lift

$69.99

 

[73CJ]

Lots of ways to do it.

1. Cut the tube and insert a solid rod and weld.

2. Cut the tube and re-weld a longer tube on.

3. Drill and tap and use rod ends. See attached

4. Buy some.

I like the first 3. You control your destiny and they are exactly what you want. The sway-bar should just about horizontal.

 

[Canadian CJ 7]

Lots of ways to do it.

1. Cut the tube and insert a solid rod and weld.

2. Cut the tube and re-weld a longer tube on.

3. Drill and tap and use rod ends. See attached

4. Buy some.

I like the first 3. You control your destiny and they are exactly what you want. The sway-bar should just about horizontal.

73 CJ, I picked your option 4 this time. Thanks for your help.