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Bubba_Jeep · 05-05-2007, 02:38 PM

I'm experiencing clearance problems with my stock sway bar.
I installed a WJ steering gear, which moves the Pittman arm right next to the frame, so that at full turns to the left, the Pittman arm just kisses the arm of the sway bar. My question is, does anyone know the width of a WJ sway bar? Jeep must of had the same problem I'm experiencing, and obviously solved it. I'm thinking the WJ bar may be a little wider than the XJ bar.

Bubba_Jeep · 05-06-2007, 10:38 AM

Some one with a grand Cherokee must be willing to measure the width of their sway bar? Sure would appreciate your effort.

TJP · 05-09-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba_Jeep

Some one with a grand Cherokee must be willing to measure the width of their sway bar? Sure would appreciate your effort.

Bump for some input

bholt5035 · 05-10-2007, 09:20 AM

Cut and lengthen your sway bar so it doesnt hit. Is that a possibility?

jeepnzj · 05-10-2007, 09:26 AM

just cut the swaybar off

Bubba_Jeep · 05-10-2007, 01:42 PM

Can't cut it off, it holds my radiator up

And, Bhlot, the only way to widen a sway bar withot destroying it, would cost more than a custom bar built made specifically for my Jeep. Can't weld on the sway bar without killing the temper that's required to make it work. I guess I'm going to have to get off my fat-ass and go looking for a ZJ or WJ and measure it myself.

05-05-2007, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bubba_Jeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37184 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,323	sway bar fitment I'm experiencing clearance problems with my stock sway bar. I installed a WJ steering gear, which moves the Pittman arm right next to the frame, so that at full turns to the left, the Pittman arm just kisses the arm of the sway bar. My question is, does anyone know the width of a WJ sway bar? Jeep must of had the same problem I'm experiencing, and obviously solved it. I'm thinking the WJ bar may be a little wider than the XJ bar. __________________ 88XJ, Chevy 5.7L, Edelbrock MPFI, NV4500, Atlas, D44's, high steer, ARB's, 7" custom semi long-arm 3 or 4-link lift, BFG 33x12.5-15's.

05-06-2007, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bubba_Jeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37184 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,323	Some one with a grand Cherokee must be willing to measure the width of their sway bar? Sure would appreciate your effort. __________________ 88XJ, Chevy 5.7L, Edelbrock MPFI, NV4500, Atlas, D44's, high steer, ARB's, 7" custom semi long-arm 3 or 4-link lift, BFG 33x12.5-15's.

05-10-2007, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
jeepnzj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62094 Location: yucaipa ca. Posts: 149	just cut the swaybar off __________________ AKA xjkevin XJ, 60/14bolt,,doulbler, linked, chopped, 39 crawlers....

05-10-2007, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bubba_Jeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37184 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,323	Can't cut it off, it holds my radiator up And, Bhlot, the only way to widen a sway bar withot destroying it, would cost more than a custom bar built made specifically for my Jeep. Can't weld on the sway bar without killing the temper that's required to make it work. I guess I'm going to have to get off my fat-ass and go looking for a ZJ or WJ and measure it myself. __________________ 88XJ, Chevy 5.7L, Edelbrock MPFI, NV4500, Atlas, D44's, high steer, ARB's, 7" custom semi long-arm 3 or 4-link lift, BFG 33x12.5-15's. Last edited by Bubba_Jeep; 05-10-2007 at 01:43 PM.

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05-10-2007, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
bholt5035 RECON-ROCK SLUT Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 68433 Location: Fresno Posts: 366	Cut and lengthen your sway bar so it doesnt hit. Is that a possibility?