Electric swaybar disconnects

**Reelm n Rubi** · 07-14-2005, 07:48 PM

Has anyone seen any write ups on installing electric swaybar disconnects like the new Dodge Powerwagon has into a wrangler. I thought AEV had done this mod but can't seem to find any info on it. I even emailed them about it with no response. If any vehicle should be so equipt it should be a Jeep. Is the part available throught Chrysler yet.

Oman Jeep · 07-14-2005, 08:23 PM

The only thing close is the OffRoadOnly SwayLoc.

It's a dual-rate air-pressure controlled Swaybar. You can choose between stiff for on-road (like stock) and soft for off-road (like an AntiRock) at the touch of a button, giving you the best of both worlds and no grease or dirt on your hands

**neZZr** · 07-14-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

The only thing close is the OffRoadOnly SwayLoc.

It's a dual-rate air-pressure controlled Swaybar. You can choose between stiff for on-road (like stock) and soft for off-road (like an AntiRock) at the touch of a button, giving you the best of both worlds and no grease or dirt on your hands

... and I sooooo want one :P~~

Oman Jeep · 07-14-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by neZZr

... and I sooooo want one :P~~

Same here ... Emptying every pocket and it's not enough!

0IIII0 · 07-14-2005, 11:09 PM

Just somehting else to break!

**Reelm n Rubi** · 07-14-2005, 11:29 PM

I think I'll put one on my wish list. Thanks for the replies.

Oman Jeep · 07-14-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 0IIII0

Just somehting else to break!

Actually it's fail-safe. If you lose your air supply it will spring back to the street position.

If you carry some basic equipment to repair air-lines or whatever you could even rig it up to be powered by your spare tire.

ORO is a company that makes a complete air-bag suspension system which has had excellent reliability to date. I have no hesitation running their equipment and the only thing holding me back is the price and other stuff the Jeep really needs (trackbar, tires etc...)

**Stu Olson** · 07-15-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 0IIII0

Just somehting else to break!

Yep, sure is.....just like those little air compressors and air lockers in your Rubi.

Oman Jeep · 07-15-2005, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu Olson

Yep, sure is.....just like those little air compressors and air lockers in your Rubi.

Good call

Is the Rubi compressor powerful enough to activate the SwayLoc system? I'm not sure on that one...

**neZZr** · 07-15-2005, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

Good call

Is the Rubi compressor powerful enough to activate the SwayLoc system? I'm not sure on that one...

I don't believe so. The Rubi lockers only requires something like 7-8psi IIRC.

Oman Jeep · 07-15-2005, 06:53 AM

Yeah I'm not sure what SwayLoc needs. Apparently it can be done from the spare tire which at most would be 33 psi... so maybe it will run on less.

It's possible but I have no clue to be honest.

**Reelm n Rubi** · 07-15-2005, 08:26 AM

from what I was reading they need about 70 psi but they said the can operate at less. The rubicon compressors are low pressure, 6-8 psi. They had the swayloc system listed at $600 at their site. I think I read there was a manually activated system that uses a hand pin instead of air pin.

**mrblaine** · 07-15-2005, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Reelm n Rubi

from what I was reading they need about 70 psi but they said the can operate at less. The rubicon compressors are low pressure, 6-8 psi. They had the swayloc system listed at $600 at their site. I think I read there was a manually activated system that uses a hand pin instead of air pin.

There is not a hand operated system yet. What the "manual" part means is that you flip the switch to send air to the actuator instead of the On Board computer used with their air suspension. The computer automatically controls the Swaylok depending on what mode you are in.

Oman Jeep · 07-15-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mrblaine

There is not a hand operated system yet. What the "manual" part means is that you flip the switch to send air to the actuator instead of the On Board computer used with their air suspension. The computer automatically controls the Swaylok depending on what mode you are in.

Exactly, which is why the pricing is identical between the two options. If it was hand-operated, you would expect it to be cheaper. In one version you get an AiRock wiring harness, in the other you get a switch.

It's also possible to get the "manual" switch operated one and later make it AiRock integrated, which is the course I plan to follow, as with our weather and my larger bumper I don't like messing around with those disconnects at all...

Anyway sounds like the Rubi compressor is out, but if you have ARB lockers, the ARB compressor should easily be up to the task. Or you could just have a pressurised tank filled the same way as your tires.

cincytj · 07-15-2005, 10:45 AM

seems like you could figure out a way to modify the swaylock air selenoid to an electric one if you had to have it electric.

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Oman Jeep Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,794 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yeah I'm not sure what SwayLoc needs. Apparently it can be done from the spare tire which at most would be 33 psi... so maybe it will run on less. It's possible but I have no clue to be honest. __________________ 2001 TJ Sport AEV Highline Fender Conversion 35 x 12.50 R15 STTs on 3" lift, 4.56 & Ected Rear ARB Tire Carrier & Road Armor Front Bumper HID Headlights & AMP Research Retractable Side Steps CLICK for more info....

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cincytj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lutz, FL (north Tampa) Posts: 1,380 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	seems like you could figure out a way to modify the swaylock air selenoid to an electric one if you had to have it electric. __________________ [COLOR=Navy][SIZE=2]03 Patriot Blue Sport[/SIZE][/COLOR] Rubi d44 both ends, Crane Diff Covers, Rock trac t-case Tom Woods CV DS, Alloy USA rear axles (waiting for install) ARB front bumper, Rock-it-Man Rockers knoblock rear bumper, OBA in process, bestop tire carrier, 35-12.5-16 trXus MT's on MOABs with 1.25 spidertrax Currie HD steering Nth Degree 6" LA kit. Garvin Wilderness Rack w/hi-lift mnt HEMI & 5spd Auto