Overview
The Rubicon Express RE1131 is a set of extreme-duty front sway bar disconnects that increase front axle articulation. Rubicon Express says they let you disconnect the front sway bar quickly, so the axle can flex over uneven ground.
The heavy duty threaded body adjusts for different lift heights and for setting the sway bar angle. A zinc-plated snap pin makes disconnecting quick, and a tapered post and spherical bushing make reconnecting easier on irregular terrain. Rubicon Express says no tools are required to reconnect.
The disconnects come with pre-installed grease fittings, and the company says they work with both stock and lifted suspensions. Installation is bolt-on.
Key features
- Disconnects the front sway bar for more front axle articulation
- Threaded body adjusts for lift height and sway bar angle
- Zinc-plated snap pin
- Tapered post and spherical bushing for reconnecting
- Greasable bushings with pre-installed grease fittings
- Heavy duty steel construction
- Silver powder coat finish
Articulation and sway bar trade-offs
A front sway bar limits body roll, so disconnecting it trades some on-road stability for more wheel articulation off-road. The bar links the two sides of the axle, and disconnecting it lets each wheel follow the ground on uneven terrain. Reconnect the bar for normal road driving and any situation where steering and cornering matter more than flex.
The bushings and end links carry load each time the bar moves, so they should be inspected regularly for wear, cracks and play. Greasable bushings need service to stay quiet and free moving, especially after mud or water exposure. Check the snap pin and the threaded body for corrosion or looseness whenever the front end is serviced.
- Reconnect the bar before highway driving
- Inspect the snap pin for wear and secure seating
- Grease the bushings after trail use
- Check end links and bar brackets for play
Specifications
| Brand | Rubicon Express |
|---|---|
| Part number | RE1131 |
| UPC | 614901090963 |
| Position | Front sway bar |
| Body | Threaded, heavy duty steel |
| Pin | Zinc-plated snap pin |
| Bushings | Spherical, greasable, pre-installed grease fittings |
| Finish | Silver powder coat |
| Installation | Bolt-on |
| Fitment | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
The disconnects are sold as a direct fit for the front sway bar.
They work with both stock and lifted suspensions. Check that the fit suits your vehicle’s year, model and trim before buying.
Installation notes
Set the threaded body for your lift height and sway bar angle, then fit the disconnect with the snap pin. Grease the bushings through the pre-installed fittings once installed.
What’s included
The front sway bar disconnects, with the snap pin and spherical bushing.
