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Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... #749748 09/05/06 11:56 PM
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m_a_b Offline OP
Wheeler
Has anyone experienced this before after cranking the front? It broke on BOTH sides and sheared the pins that hold the bal joint into the links. If so, what did you do about it? I have just removed the front sway bar for now, but am undecided if I want to try to extend the links.

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'99 Isuzu Amigo S, 3.2L 4x4 softtop, 3" Calmini Lift, Indy4x Custom Bumpers & Sliders
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: m_a_b] #749749 09/06/06 04:43 PM
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Gizzy42 Offline
Mudrunner
Mine broke the same way without any lift. Happened when I was putting things back together after replacing ball joints. I think they are a bad design.

Check out my post HERE to see the ones that I made to replace them. You can even make them as long as needed.


--Dave

1999 Rodeo LS 3.2 4x4 5 Speed
32x11.50-15 BFG T/A KO on US Wheel 94 series
3" Lift - Rancho 9000x
Rear No-Slip Locker
Flowmaster 50 series SUV 2.25"

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." - Dave Barry
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: Gizzy42] #749750 09/06/06 06:56 PM
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m_a_b Offline OP
Wheeler
Thanks. I was actually thinking of doing something very similar, but wanted to see if anyone else had done it. This gives me a head start now! However, the handling isn't that much different without it - I might just leave it off and see if I can get through inspection! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />


'99 Isuzu Amigo S, 3.2L 4x4 softtop, 3" Calmini Lift, Indy4x Custom Bumpers & Sliders
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: m_a_b] #749751 09/06/06 09:51 PM
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barak Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I took my sway bars comepletely off the front of my trooper.I don't notice a huge difference while driving at all.This is with a 3" body lift also , and I also drive like a race car a lot of the time <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 with mods.Hughes Air gap intake , 52MM TB , ford injectors, 2 3/4" lift, Doug Thorley headers , HID headlights with LED , HID fog lights , glow gauges , a few others
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: m_a_b] #749752 09/07/06 04:16 PM
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TrailMystic Offline
Body Damage is Cool
One of mine broke when we were installing the front ARB air locker. Matt replaced them with his own quick disconnects.

Indy 4X quick disconnects

Pete


'01 Rodeo Sport, 5 Speed Softie, Indy 4X rocker bars, OME 912's, Rancho 9000X's, Superwinch hubs, custom tube bumper with Warn 9000i , Flowmaster 50, TeraLow t-case gears, ARB front & rear lockers, TrXus MT's, Sway bar disconnects
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: m_a_b] #749753 09/07/06 04:33 PM
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HCMP Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Mine also broke and I agree with the bad design idea.
WHen I reordered them through Isuzu they sent one of a different design that seems like it would be a little less inclined to seperate like that.

When mine broke the first time I slipped it back on, made sure the 4 "nipples" went through the 4 holes, heated it slightly with a torch and hit the nipples with a hammer to get them to flatten out a little. It worked for well for a while after that, too. Although looking at the pics you've only got two nipples left <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


when looking for a container to hold drained brake fluid, find a container that is different from the beverage you are currently consuming.
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: HCMP] #749754 09/07/06 07:13 PM
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m_a_b Offline OP
Wheeler
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heated it slightly with a torch and hit the nipples with a hammer to get them to flatten out a little. It worked for well for a while after that, too. Although looking at the pics you've only got two nipples left <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


I am NOT going to heat up my nipples with a torch and hit them with a hammer! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />


'99 Isuzu Amigo S, 3.2L 4x4 softtop, 3" Calmini Lift, Indy4x Custom Bumpers & Sliders
Re: Front Sway Bar Probs after 3" Calmini Lift... [Re: HCMP] #749755 09/08/06 03:21 PM
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HCMP Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I guess its not for everyone.


when looking for a container to hold drained brake fluid, find a container that is different from the beverage you are currently consuming.







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