Cabo Engineering "Anti-Rock" rear sway bar

[Roxtar]

Finally got it done.
The main bar is 3/4" X 45" AMS6418 (Hy Tuff) and the arms are 1/2" X 1.25" X 15" 1018. The assembly was then case hardened to a 48 RC.
Took up far less interior space than I first feared it would.

I'm using standard pillow block type bearings on the outside and Cabo Eng split pillow blocks on the inside of the arms to keep everything straight.

The connecting links are 3/4" X 41" hex stainless.

Initial feelings are nice. Handles much better on the street. Far less leaning in turns.
Saturday we'll see how it does on the trail.

 

[xjrugger]

Finally got it done.
The main bar is 3/4" X 45" AMS6418 (Hy Tuff) and the arms are 1/2" X 1.25" X 15" 1018. The assembly was then case hardened to a 48 RC.
Took up far less interior space than I first feared it would.

I'm using standard pillow block type bearings on the outside and Cabo Eng split pillow blocks on the inside of the arms to keep everything straight.

The connecting links are 3/4" X 41" hex stainless.

Initial feelings are nice. Handles much better on the street. Far less leaning in turns.
Saturday we'll see how it does on the trail.

im speechless, i have never seen anything like it. got more pics of the entire truck. nice cage too

 

[Roxtar]

im speechless, i have never seen anything like it.

Thanks






I think
(was that a compliment?) :confused1

got more pics of the entire truck.

You're sure that was a compliment?

 

[Lawn Cher']

Took up far less interior space than I first feared it would.

There is still a remarkable amount of room for groceries, nice work!

 

[CRASH]

im speechless, i have never seen anything like it. got more pics of the entire truck. nice cage too

You should have seen it before BOTW '05. It sure was pretty!

 

[Roxtar]

You should have seen it before BOTW '05. It sure was pretty!

My favorate line came from Rick that year.

Monday morning, from me, "I don't really know what to do with this thing(my jeep). I want to do this kind of terrain but I should have started with an older, cheaper XJ. This one's just too nice to put it through this stuff."

Tuesday afternoon, from Rick, "Well, guess you took care of that problem." :laugh2:

 

[xjrugger]

Thanks






I think
(was that a compliment?) :confused1
You're sure that was a compliment?

Def is a compliment, i really like it. actually im even a little jealous.

 

[bamajeepjunkie]

you plan on puttin dustcovers over the sway links like you did the shockbodies

 

[Roxtar]

you plan on puttin dustcovers over the sway links like you did the shockbodies

Yup.
This is Indiana.
Lots of nasty stuff trying to get in.

 

[OT]

We all know that you aren't going to test anything out Saturday.
Why don't you take all that crap off and send it down my way?
I'll pay the shipping.
I'll run it, tell you how it all works together, then send it back before you need it at the Big Dog Run (the only wheeling you do anymore).

 

[85xjwoody]

My favorate line came from Rick that year.

Monday morning, from me, "I don't really know what to do with this thing(my jeep). I want to do this kind of terrain but I should have started with an older, cheaper XJ. This one's just too nice to put it through this stuff."

Tuesday afternoon, from Rick, "Well, guess you took care of that problem." :laugh2:

Now that is funny!! Very nice job on the setup Brad.

Kim.

 

[Roxtar]

We all know that you aren't going to test anything out Saturday.
Why don't you take all that crap off and send it down my way?
I'll pay the shipping.
I'll run it, tell you how it all works together, then send it back before you need it at the Big Dog Run (the only wheeling you do anymore).

Bullshit
The parking blocks are big out here.

 

[jjvande]

nice work, waht is case hardened...the arms?

where did you get your bellows for the shocks?

 

[LBEXJ]

Well, after following Brad around Badlands yesterday, the anti-rock bar made a vast improvement in reducing body lean . Good job Brad ...

Les

BTW: I hate mud even more now!!

 

[Roxtar]

Exceeded my expectations.
All the flex without the tippiness.
I'm finally happy with the performance of the suspension.
THIS is why I linked it in the first place.
If I'd done this sooner I'd still have my right front fender/header panel intact.

waht is case hardened...the arms?

Entire assembly.
Hardening the main shaft was the most important part.
That's what gives it the springiness.

where did you get your bellows for the shocks?

I rebuild hydraulic cylinders for the steel mills.
Several of them use bellows to protect the rods when extended.
A local company custom builds them for me.
Kinda pricy but they keep the Indiana mud out and gives everything a more finished look.
Now I've got to get a set made for the swaybar links.

 

[BrettM]

I rebuild hydraulic cylinders for the steel mills.
Several of them use bellows to protect the rods when extended.
A local company custom builds them for me.
Kinda pricy but they keep the Indiana mud out and gives everything a more finished look.
Now I've got to get a set made for the swaybar links.

you rebuild hydraulic cylinders for a living and you didn't use them rather than air-shocks for your rear suspension? I'm disappointed.

 

[Roxtar]

you rebuild hydraulic cylinders for a living and you didn't use them rather than air-shocks for your rear suspension? I'm disappointed.

You think my rig's heavy now?

 

[BIGWOODY]

looks functional...and I'm sure it looks cool bouncing around at highway speed hitting pot holes, mine does...:roll:

 

[OT]

Kinda pricy but they keep the Indiana mud out and gives everything a more finished look.

AND they're Rangerlicious!

 

[LBEXJ]

AND they're Rangerlicious!

You'd think by now he'd done something about that ...

Les