Teraflex Sway Bar Disconnect Washer Fit?

I had the same problem with mine and I'm also running without them. Haven't had any problems after 5 months.

-- K.Campbell '01 TJ

B a r r y wrote:

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Mine were a bit tight, but did fit. I'd make sure to get some form of washer on there. If not, the pin will start to eat at the lower bushing. I lost (or someone stole -- as a prank or otherwise) one of my pins and washers. I found a pin easy enough, but couldn't get the right washer (laziness precluded me from modifying one to make it fit). About a year later my bushing has been somewhat eroded (not badly) by the improper washer.

Just my 2 cents...

Eric

My TJ isn't lifted, so the angle is no where near as extreme as the Teraflex photo. None of the metal link is in the way, the bushing is too thick for the length of the pin..

Neither side fits. Centering the sway bar is a great suggestion, but it was obvious to me during the installation. A few shots with a soft face fixed it right up!

Thanks again, Barry

I've got a 12" disc sander, so I'll probably thin the washers out and install them. I can use carpet tape to hold the washer to a block and grind away.

Overall, I like the kit.

I was just wondering if I was the only one with the problem.

Thanks everyone, Barry

Barry, I used to run the Tera QDFT quick disconnects and can't figure out why your washer is too thick to allow the pin to fit through the stud. If you have a close-up digital photo, or can take one, you can send me I'd be glad to try and help you figure it out. I ran mine for

Jerry

B a r r y wrote:

I don't have a photo, but let me explain further.

These washers are rather crappily and heavily plated examples of washers. With the lubricated bushing shoved as far as possible along the stainless "peg", the opposite end of the bushing is right up against spindle. This leaves about 1/16" between the hole and the edge of the bushing. The washer is more than 1/16" thick, so the pin cannot slide into the hole.

Others have already acknowledged the same issue, right in this thread, so I'm not that crazy.

I'm guessing others that have had the problem are either a.) not using the washer, b.) too embarrassed to admit it doesn't fit, c.) haven't used web forums or Usenet, or more likely, Teraflex has recently changed hardware suppliers.

The quality of the big washers in my kit is not in the same league as the other parts.

Barry

Barry, Those are often a snug fit. Just slip on the washer and use a big plier to squeeze together the whole contraption (washer/bushing/etc) and you should see enough of the hole to slip in the pin. Regards,

Guri Sandhu

Excellent suggestion! I'll try that this weekend.

Thanks again, Barry