[Sandstone]

So the front end lift will be done once the new sway bar link gets here today.

This...this is what you need..

https://www.jeeppatriot.com/threads/jks-quicker-disconnects-installed.140138/?post_id=578522#post-578522

 

[Sandstone]

I've heard of this before but what is the benefit of this?

Taking off the disconnects makes it easier going over things; the wheels work independently and you don't have to spend extra energy overcoming the sway bar.
Less chance of damaging or knocking something out of align.

They also last longer than factory links, they're grease-able, and can be rebuilt when the bushings wear out.

 

[Sandstone]

So on the rear, I thought it prevented the rear diff from movement side to side. I can understand that on the front. Hypothetically, is there an advantage on a non daily driver to leaving it all off? I'm a visual learner and I struggle to learn suspension geometry issues by verbal explanation.

On the back you probably wouldn't notice it very much if you took it off, on the front it's more important; you could roll or lose control if you had to turn sharply at speed, even with stiffer springs.

 

[Sandstone]

Ow...

 

[Sandstone]

Time to cut it off!! I may regret this but right now I don't.

I'd be curious to know if you can tell a difference in ride and cornering with it being gone.
My guess is probably not.
That bar is so thin I bent mine shoving up on it with one hand while trying to get it dis-assembled.

 

[Sandstone]

Be sure to take some trail pics!

 

[Sandstone]

maybe a charcoal canister...

Yes....it's the vapor canister.


You might find this post from the past helpful:

https://www.jeeppatriot.com/threads/fdii-install-a-hitch-and-keep-your-tow-hook-too.11662/?post_id=123901#post-123901

 

[Sandstone]

Had to switch to Google Chrome and the ads were out of the way

Glad you got it fixed!

 

[Sandstone]

Thanks Buddy. I don't know if people compliment you very often but you do a great job. And to be honest with you, I probably wouldn't be posting on here if it wasn't for you. Your "likes" say at least one person is listening and is interested in my posts. So thanks again for creating a welcoming environment!

You're welcome, and thanks.