Unfortunately, the Anti-Rock’s higher price point puts it out of the running for a lot of budget minded Jeepers. The next best and certainly acceptable alternative is a set of sway bar disconnects. As earlier mentioned, these are an extension of the stock sway bars, replacing the links that connect the torsion bar itself to the axle. Where the extensions meet the axle, there is a pin that can be (somewhat) easily removed, to totally disconnect the sway bar. Especially for a Jeep with coil springs at every corner (think TJ/JK) this can have adverse affects off-road. Massive flex is not always your friend on the trail.
Chrysler is even getting in the mix with their electronic sway disconnects that can be found on the Dodge Ram Power Wagon and the JK Wrangler Rubicon. While it certainly smells like a gimmick, these in-cab operated sway bar disconnects actually work pretty well. It’s certainly a viable option if these came as OE on your wheeler, though there isn’t anybody making these for other applications. With all of these options everybody can find a solution that best fits their situation and needs and keep you facing right side up while using your Jeep as nature intended.
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