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mikesknives

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Disconnects?
« on: July 31, 2008, 10:30:36 PM »

Simple question. Are they worth it?
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 10:34:44 PM »

yes
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 10:36:02 PM »

yup. deffo one of the best mods you will do. you will not regret it mate
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2008, 11:04:57 PM »

OH yes... :wink:

Are we due some pics yet....
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2008, 11:14:53 PM »

a must have item
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2008, 11:18:32 PM »

All of the above..... :wink:
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mikesknives

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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2008, 11:50:25 PM »

No, no piccies yet I'm itching to get at it but I've just had some major aggro at work and it's keeping me extra busy at the mo.  But I've got to get it done before the end of August so I can go to the Wilderness Gathering in Wiltshire.  I'm hoping to get it all sorted in a couple of weeks.
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2008, 09:20:07 AM »

I havent even run a swaybar in 2 years.  Most would advise against it, but I have had no trouble you just have to stay alert while driving.
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« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2008, 02:49:34 PM »

Quote from: "GermanXJ"
I havent even run a swaybar in 2 years.  Most would advise against it, but I have had no trouble you just have to stay alert while driving.


same here, no sway bar, tbh with 35s and a lift it didnt do anything anyway
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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2008, 03:28:31 PM »

HUGE difference when you first use disconnects. There's a few different versions on the market. I was told some makes can be quite noisy when connected on the road but I have the JKS quicker disconnects and you don't get any noise from them, just keep 'em greased up.  :wink:
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2008, 06:12:43 PM »

for the cost, disconnects are probably the best value you will find in off- road mods

cheap, easy to fit and frees that front suspension to move so you get traction  8-)
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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2008, 06:35:05 PM »

I've got them in stock for about £65 a pair if anyone wants some :lol:

   They will release the front suspension no end when unhooked and will still give the polite road manners you are used to when reconnected..

Well worth the money

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BK

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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2008, 08:48:41 PM »

im with everybody,go and buy some they are well worth it :-D
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eastryjeep

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« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2008, 05:43:57 PM »

"To Connect or Disconnect? T'was never a question." ... Nick the 1st Part 4.2
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« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2008, 04:00:01 PM »

At the risk of sounding like a total newbie, what are are disconnects and what's the advantage?
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« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2008, 04:38:05 PM »

They are the link to the front sway bar from the axle it reduces body roll.  These wll limit the extension of the axle away from the vehicle.  Disconnects allow the axle to drop freely away when off road.  Currently the supplied ones on mine are weleded up unitl I can fabricate some that don't clonk whilst using it on the road.

A disconnect would replace item "3"



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« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2008, 09:33:17 PM »

That cleared it up in my head. I'm pretty familiar with regular car mechanics, but this serious off road stuff is a whole new ball game! I can't wait to get started!
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« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2008, 10:41:42 AM »

Well STOP considering and go and buy one :-)
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« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2008, 06:14:06 PM »

Already done got a set of JKS flying in as we speak. Some more Poly bushes and a TJM steering Damper coming next week and the pile is finally done (ish) and next weekend a new butterfly will emerge from it's chyrsalis (Garage).

I'm planning on doing a build thread but wether I get the time is another matter!!
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« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2008, 06:42:15 PM »

we are down in cornwall from 16th, still fancy a few easy lanes  :?:
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« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2008, 07:28:04 PM »

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« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2008, 09:35:22 PM »

:lol:
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