KevinsOffroad
SDD Junior Member
I installed an Addco rear sway bar into my 2wd X a couple of weeks ago and have noticed a DRASTIC improvement in driveability.
o FAR less lean around corners (obviously)
o Less understeer around corners
o FAR less left/right neck-snapping forces when hitting a speedbump or pothole with only one side of the rig
o A more stable feeling when pulling a trailer around corners.
Anyway, for those who DO NOT have a sway bar in the rear, I HIGHLY recommend you get set up with one. Addco makes a little thinner one than Hellwig does, which I desired since I don't have as high a center of gravity as the 4wd models do. Since we sell Addco for the Jeeps on the website, I was also able to save a few bucks on my buy-price. I'm happy with my choice, but it didn't come with endlinks, nor a hardware kit to even MOUNT an endlink to the body. I used a set of stock front WJ endlinks ('99-'04 Grand Cherokee) that we had laying around the shop, and they were a PERFECT fit with the Addco bar, both in length AND in offset. If you wanted a pair, you can probably find some for free or close by posting on www.JeepsUnlimited.com or www.NAGCA.com. Anyway, a pilot hole into the frame and then a 12mm bit allowed me to mount the endlinks onto the outside of the frame rail.
This is a VERY good use of under $200. I think it's the best bang-for-your-buck modification I've made to this rig so far!!!
Enjoy the increased handling!
Very Sincerely,
Kevin
o FAR less lean around corners (obviously)
o Less understeer around corners
o FAR less left/right neck-snapping forces when hitting a speedbump or pothole with only one side of the rig
o A more stable feeling when pulling a trailer around corners.
Anyway, for those who DO NOT have a sway bar in the rear, I HIGHLY recommend you get set up with one. Addco makes a little thinner one than Hellwig does, which I desired since I don't have as high a center of gravity as the 4wd models do. Since we sell Addco for the Jeeps on the website, I was also able to save a few bucks on my buy-price. I'm happy with my choice, but it didn't come with endlinks, nor a hardware kit to even MOUNT an endlink to the body. I used a set of stock front WJ endlinks ('99-'04 Grand Cherokee) that we had laying around the shop, and they were a PERFECT fit with the Addco bar, both in length AND in offset. If you wanted a pair, you can probably find some for free or close by posting on www.JeepsUnlimited.com or www.NAGCA.com. Anyway, a pilot hole into the frame and then a 12mm bit allowed me to mount the endlinks onto the outside of the frame rail.
This is a VERY good use of under $200. I think it's the best bang-for-your-buck modification I've made to this rig so far!!!
Enjoy the increased handling!
Very Sincerely,
Kevin