Disconnects

Yellow XJNJ · Apr 1, 2003

FedEX just dropped off my disconnects. Got a set of the JKS discon's. I'm hoping that installation is easier than the directions make it sound. I just want to know if there are any tips that could be provided before I attempt this one.

MattBlackXJ · Apr 1, 2003

Should be pretty easy. On some years the stock lower sway bar links are pressed in the axle bracket, and might be tough to get out, but can be done with a hammer.

XJ_MAC · Apr 1, 2003

He's right. Even though the lower bolts have a torx head they won't unscrew. They are splined and pressed in. Really caused me some problems on my 97. Even the dealer service dept didn't know about it.

w_howey · Apr 1, 2003

I used a grinder, and ground off those d#$@ hex heads, then found out they were pressed in. Dealer didn't have a clue they were pressed in. I used grade 8 bolts from ACE to replace them.

egon · Apr 1, 2003

Mike,

I used a 2 prong gear puller and a partially threaded nut on the end of the stud and it came out very easy.

--Matt

bburge · Apr 1, 2003

Big socket over the head and a big C-clamp. Worked great, just hit them with liquid wrench or pbblaster a few days in advance...

bburge

red87cherokee · Apr 3, 2003

XJ_MAC said:
He's right. Even though the lower bolts have a torx head they won't unscrew. They are splined and pressed in.

Unfortunately, as with most things JEEP, most blanket statements seem to have exceptions. On my '87, I didn't know that the lower bolts were supposed to be splined into place, so I attached a 55 (I think that's the right size) Torx wrench and held the nut on the back and unscrewed the bolts with no problem (no splines).

BrianG · Apr 3, 2003

make sure you grease up the disconnect well..and dont forget the lock-tight. And remember the U-strap goes ABOVE the sway bar.

asatxj · Apr 3, 2003

Pipe wrench

The bolts on my 91 weren't splined but I used a pipe wrench, lots of PB and the proper socket and they were in the trash in no time. Go grade 8!!

atticus032 · Apr 3, 2003

I heated the lower bolts on mine. They came out rather easy after that.

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