Sway bar does not reach bracket!!

[87Wranglerz]

I installed the 4WD 3 1/2" lift, with this lift is a bracket that is mounted to the rear axle sway bar. I installed this bracket but the sway bar is not long enough to reach the hole that lines up above the original mounting hole. How do I get enough play to bolt up the sway bar on the axle??? I tried jacking that side up but the springs are so stiff no play??? Any suggestions???

Also problem with the Tranny stabiliser bolt is not long enough?? I think I will just wneld an extension in the center to lengthen it. Any other suggestions???

Scott

[jeeptoy91]

Is it possible the axle moved under the Jeep while installing the lift? Try jaccking the Jeep up and supporting it by the frame and then moving the axle and wheels to the driver side. The spirings and perches sometimes cause the axle to move when installing.

I know you have heard this a thousand times but ditch the rear track bar. Unless you are towing a boat or something its not worth the trouble. I am anal about these things and safety and when I installed my Dana 44 rear didnt bother with a new track bar.

[BAPAJeep]

yeah, I agree ditch the rear track bar
you don't need it

[87Wranglerz]

OK I will ditch the rear track bar...I was wondering if I needed it...

[Iikubo]

mine doesnt reach either after installing the 3.5 BDS lift.

I tried getting it back on, but just said fawk it and leave it disconnected and I've never had any issues with it.

[yj9340]

I just installed the rusty's 3.5" and it did the same thing... yours probably looks a little like this:

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/kymartin/DSCF0005.JPG