Anti-sway bar disconnects Mark 2
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 08:52
I have revised the design of the QD system by designing a quick-release ball joint:
To disconnect, slide the collar upwards and move the female joint away: Reconnecting is simply the reverse.
These can be used both front and rear, and come in M12 (for the GU) and M10 (for the GQ). The existing top bushes are retained and the QD joint is joined to the chassis by a threaded bar, so it is easy to taylor to any lift.
For the front, and assuming basically standard suspension concept is retained, I believe one can get away with just disconnecting one end. A kit consisting of one disconnect and one longer fixed link will cost R1900
If the suspension is not lifted, i could leave the one end standard and just replace the other side at R1500.
If the front suspension has Superflex arms, X-link or 5-link conversion, you would have to disconnect both sides, in which case the kit will cost R2400.
For the rear, I think one would need to disconnect both ends. For GQ's, a kit will be R2400, for GU's R2750.
I have a few joint available if anybody wants.
Update June 2020:
As discussed later in the thread, one customer had an issue with these. As a result, I have revised my offering somewhat.
I do not offer these for use on the front axle anymore. Instead, I have reverted to the previous system. Please see this thread for more information: https://www.patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=6622
For the rear, I fit these on both sides, and they need to be disconnected on both sides. If they are, they work correctly and cause no damage. I have them on my car and have been using them like that for the last 2 1/2 years with no issues. Also, Wilhelm van Rooyen has had a full set (QD mk.1 front and these on the rear), combined with an X-link on his 4.5 turbo for several months with no complaints.
To disconnect, slide the collar upwards and move the female joint away: Reconnecting is simply the reverse.
These can be used both front and rear, and come in M12 (for the GU) and M10 (for the GQ). The existing top bushes are retained and the QD joint is joined to the chassis by a threaded bar, so it is easy to taylor to any lift.
For the front, and assuming basically standard suspension concept is retained, I believe one can get away with just disconnecting one end. A kit consisting of one disconnect and one longer fixed link will cost R1900
If the suspension is not lifted, i could leave the one end standard and just replace the other side at R1500.
If the front suspension has Superflex arms, X-link or 5-link conversion, you would have to disconnect both sides, in which case the kit will cost R2400.
For the rear, I think one would need to disconnect both ends. For GQ's, a kit will be R2400, for GU's R2750.
I have a few joint available if anybody wants.
Update June 2020:
As discussed later in the thread, one customer had an issue with these. As a result, I have revised my offering somewhat.
I do not offer these for use on the front axle anymore. Instead, I have reverted to the previous system. Please see this thread for more information: https://www.patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=6622
For the rear, I fit these on both sides, and they need to be disconnected on both sides. If they are, they work correctly and cause no damage. I have them on my car and have been using them like that for the last 2 1/2 years with no issues. Also, Wilhelm van Rooyen has had a full set (QD mk.1 front and these on the rear), combined with an X-link on his 4.5 turbo for several months with no complaints.