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Contents: 1) Vehicle Setup 2) Performance Review 3) Installation Write-Up 4) Additional Resources 1) VEHICLE SETUP BEFORE INSTALL o 2001 Tj 4.0L Automatic o Rubicon Express 2" Budget Boost o Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers o 32x11.50 BFG MT's on Canyon rims o M.O.R.E. 1" Motor Mount Lift o M.O.R.E. 1" Body Lift o Warn Rock Sliders A 1" body lift is highly recommend with the 2" budget boost when running 32" tires. The added lift will allow greater articulation without tire rubbing. When I started developing the modification plan for the TJ, one rule I had was that there should be no tire rubbing. In order to fit 32x11.50's this required a 2" budget boost and wheel spacers so I could reuse the stock Canyon wheels. This was great. I gained 3" of clearance under the t-case and my differential clearance was bumped to 10.25" as well. However, in order to prevent tire rub it required that I keep the front swaybar connected. For a while this wasn't bad. There's sufficient flex in the suspension for a lot of wheel'n but I could definitely see where additional articulation would be very very welcome in keeping the tires planted on the ground. In order to gain the added articulation without rubbing a 1" body lift is required with this setup. This has recently been done in preparation for the Anti-rock. 2) PERFORMANCE REVIEW Operational Concept: Provide more articulation on the trail while still maintaining control over chassis and body movement. By working in conjunction with the stock rear swaybar, the Anti-rock maintains control of the Jeep and evenly distributes suspension forces between front and rear axles. The Anti-rock is an off-road swaybar that remains connected at all times. Anti-Rock Decision: Prior to this I had been running with the stock swaybar connected to prevent tire rubbing. This had limited the suspension travel and traction as I kept lifting tires. With open diffs at each end this had predictable results. After 2 trail runs I made the decision I needed more articulation to maintain traction. The Currie Anti-rock was chosen over quick-disconnects because of the handling benefits off-road and ease of use. Everything I had read about it and everyone I spoke with had nothing but laudatory praises to sing about the swaybar. Many said this was the single best mod theyve done to their Jeep. Impressive. Initially I was considering simple quick disconnect links but eventually the benefits of the Anti-rock and the high praise convinced me that the Anti-rock was worth three times the cost investment. The Anti-rock provides the same benefits as swaybar disconnects without the draw backs: - Tremendous articulation gain - Maintain swaybar control benefits for the trail - Simple to use, once installed you leave it alone - Even weight distribution during articulation aids traction vs. discos Once it's on you don't have to pull pins or re-connect anything when you transition between roads and trails. The Anti-rock also helps to keep the jeep body movement and weight more evenly distributed between the front and rear axles. This aids traction and handling characteristics. In comparison, Tjs with the front swaybar discod tend to follow the rear axle line, letting the front axle droop and wander about under the front end. On side-slopes a Tj with a discod front swaybar will lean more developing an earlier roll potential. The Anti-rock still operates as a swaybar and aids in stability in this situation. This is all well and good in theory but how does it translate to the trail? |
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