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ShipleyCSA
March 2nd, 2004, 12:10
Thinking about replacing my Skyjacker disconects with JKS, but my friend's will not keep from banging around when they are disconnected. Any suggestions? Thanks.
-John
GottaBeJeep
March 2nd, 2004, 12:16
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/DiscoCables2.jpg
Get them here: http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/gecko_accessories.htm
CaptTrev
March 2nd, 2004, 17:25
if youhave the OEM front skidplate, you can drill a hole in it and install a small mounting post for the bottom part of the disco. to attach to while disconnected, and use the same pin u use while its attached.
if u have the front skid, and wantto try this, let me know and ill (or others) can chime back in and let u know how to do it
ChiXJeff
March 2nd, 2004, 17:27
I used an existing hole in the top of the fenderwell, and installed a small eye hook. Use a couple of zip ties to fasten the loose end of the disco to the sway bar, and a couple of heavy duties to secure the sway bar to the hook eye.
ChiXJeff
XJJPR
March 2nd, 2004, 17:33
Check with JKS they have a neat Dico Holder for XJs! :cool:
Also the DPG one work good also!
hinkley
ShipleyCSA
March 2nd, 2004, 18:14
Ok, I'll consider those suggestions. I wish I had the front skid, they're pretty stout. I thought Teraflex's disc. were very user friendly; they have a hanger, dont rattle when driving, and are very easy to connect back.
KLXJ
March 2nd, 2004, 18:30
I had the JKS small mounting post and one mounting post got tore off on one of our trips...the mounting post was mounted on the OEM skid plate..wondered if this happened to anyone else..
XJJPR
March 2nd, 2004, 18:35
I had the JKS small mounting post and one mounting post got tore off on one of our trips...the mounting post was mounted on the OEM skid plate..wondered if this happened to anyone else..
When they are bolted to the factory skid the tire can hit them and break off.
mark
jdogg4
March 2nd, 2004, 18:46
I just use bungy cords and have never had a problem with them. not even with rubbing on the cords from the wheel or anything.
KLXJ
March 2nd, 2004, 19:54
What do u guys do? Just bungee the swaybar to the disconnect together to an eyelet like gottabejeep's pic??
Barger
March 2nd, 2004, 20:40
I put a small eye hook (http://photo.starblvd.net/xj_jeep/1-2-5-1081489251?m=0&pg=0&ro=1&co=4&logout=1&pw=*5BBD40456057) in a remote corner of the fender well and use about 8" of a small rope to tie everthing up out of the way. Same idea as gotta be jeep only low tech. Haven't had a problem yet and the whole set up cost less then a $1.
What Rd
March 2nd, 2004, 20:50
After being real disappointed with zip ties and bungie cords breaking, I got a set of Dirk's cables and have been very happy with them. They've held up with no apparent wear at all, are very quick and easy to hook and unhook, and can be adjusted to hold your discos wherever you like.
http://www.dpgoffroad.com/winchesandBumpers/New_Folder4/DiscoHolders.htm
2offroad
March 3rd, 2004, 04:28
with the factory front skid and the posts you lose the clips on every offroad trip, ask me how i know. now i use a small piece of wire to hold the driver side in place and a wire tie in the other side.
DXJ
March 3rd, 2004, 12:38
I never found a place on the factory skid that my tires wouldn't hit them. I ended up with about 5 holes drilled in the skid (each side) from trying different places. (I obviously believe in "measure once, then eyeball it anyway and drill 5 times")
I scrapped the skid finally and made a cheap little bracket to mount the aluminum posts. These cheesey little brackets I made mount to the "frame" in existing holes right behind the swaybar "frame" mounts. So far it's out of the way since it's receded as far as I could make it.
sarvermr
March 3rd, 2004, 13:19
i was boared one day so i made some dpg look-alikes. they work really well. i've been happy with them. another vote for dpg.
matthew
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