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[cheese_aholic]

Hey peeps.
I have an ORO Swayloc system fitted to my TJ. While the air cylinder disconnects everything OK, it seems the inner and outer torsion bars are seized together.
Can't for the life of me separate them, so looking at replacement with ORO bits (not so good reviews as far as I can see) or replace with a different system all together (Currie Anti Rock seems to get better reviews...)
What is the general concensus...

[daggie]

JKS disconnects, simples 

[cheese_aholic]

Don't think I can fit them with my current set up can I (I.e. non standard sway bar etc...)?

[Bubba]

spend some time on yours

[cheese_aholic]

spend some time on yours

That's deffo my first choice, but at the moment I can't separate the inner and outer torsion bars so effectively the whole setup is in-usable.
If I have to spend big bucks to repair it, is it worth considering changing the system to something more reliable?
Any birty thoughts and experiences appreciated....!

[Bubba]

can you soak it or leave in a vat of oil or thinners/atf

[cheese_aholic]

I've covered each end liberally in penetrant spray and left overnight, and then treated regularly throughout the next day with the same spray, but still no joy! Don't want to hit it too hard with a sledge, and I'm afraid twisting it may just shear the small diameter spline end off...

[wildwood]

is it possible to get heat from blow lamp in there to make the two parts expand at different rates.....and then free up?

[cheese_aholic]

is it possible to get heat from blow lamp in there to make the two parts expand at different rates.....and then free up?

I have thought of that - trouble is the thing is seized at both ends, and it's 4 foot long, so I'd need to do both ends simultaneously! I may give it a go though, and see if I can free up one end at a time...

[Dave69]

if your thinking of junking it due to the expense of repair, soak it in penetration fluid the heat the sucker up.

[big_patrol]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

[cheese_aholic]

if your thinking of junking it due to the expense of repair, soak it in penetration fluid the heat the sucker up.

Tried that to no avail (apart from some cool flames as the penetration oil caught fire under the blowtorch!)
Bugger still stuck tight!
I have a friend who runs an auto parts workshop who may be able to help...
Last resort really...

[cheese_aholic]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

 
May well be interested in that - how much and where are you...? PM me if you want... Ta.

[MOCAJ]

take it all off and see how you feel on the road, will roll a bit more into corners

if its not there then not an mot fail

i have run without mine for long periods,

if you dont like it the return to stock with JKS disconects, very simple set up

all these fancy sway bars are BS 

[bigjeepzj]

 

[cheese_aholic]

take it all off and see how you feel on the road, will roll a bit more into corners

if its not there then not an mot fail

i have run without mine for long periods,

if you dont like it the return to stock with JKS disconects, very simple set up

all these fancy sway bars are BS 

Be quite happy to return to stock with some JKS; is that easy now its had a fancy one fitted?

[MOCAJ]

will need to source stock sway bar and mounts from a breaker, dont need the drop links then some jks discos

[cheese_aholic]

Sounds easy - may well end up down that road MOCAJ, thanks for the info...

[isle of man]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

For a fit-n-forget these work with 2" lift.

[cheese_aholic]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

For a fit-n-forget these work with 2" lift.

4.5" RE Long Arm... Any good...??

[isle of man]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

For a fit-n-forget these work with 2" lift.

4.5" RE Long Arm... Any good...??

You need to go disconnect.


Interested in the history of your long arm, who did you buy it from?

[cheese_aholic]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

For a fit-n-forget these work with 2" lift.

4.5" RE Long Arm... Any good...??

You need to go disconnect.


Interested in the history of your long arm, who did you buy it from?

Not exactly sure of timescales but the RE lift was done (I believe) by Steve at FTE back prior to 2006 (that's about as far as the history file goes back)
The Jeep itself has had a few owners, and was in fact advertised on this very site back in October 2006 by 'dodgyjeep' http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=4169.0
It's had very little Off Road use in recent years (certainly none since late 2009 when FTE gave it a big overhaul). I'll hopefully be re-dressing that balance shortly!
If anyone else has any history of the beastie I'd appreciate it - every little helps as they say...

[willo]

I have an anti rock not in use if you do wanna buy one

For a fit-n-forget these work with 2" lift.

4.5" RE Long Arm... Any good...??

You need to go disconnect.


Interested in the history of your long arm, who did you buy it from?

Not exactly sure of timescales but the RE lift was done (I believe) by Steve at FTE back prior to 2006 (that's about as far as the history file goes back)
The Jeep itself has had a few owners, and was in fact advertised on this very site back in October 2006 by 'dodgyjeep' http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=4169.0
It's had very little Off Road use in recent years (certainly none since late 2009 when FTE gave it a big overhaul). I'll hopefully be re-dressing that balance shortly!
If anyone else has any history of the beastie I'd appreciate it - every little helps as they say...

I have a repaired tj antiroll
Bar. Works fine if any use?

[JamesH]

bin the whole thing and run without

[cheese_aholic]

Thanks all for your advice so far...
I think if I can't get the current setup sorted (i.e. get the ORO bars un-seized) then I'll take the whole lot off and run without (albeit carefully on road, although it's not like I fling it round corners as it is!!)
If I need I can always get an OEM antiroll bar and fit that with disconnects (thanks for the offer Willo; I'll keep it in mind...)
Onwards and upwards - at least my diff-locks seem to work - although I've still got funny noises coming from the front with my hubs engaged; getting used to it now!!