JKS Quick Disco for the KJ

lilmatty · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:26 pm

Jim Nollette over at JKS informs me they now have ready for sale a QD for the KJ. Part number is 5100. Not on the web site yet. Am trying to get a photo of the set up.

Bug him over at tech@jksmfg.com

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Sweet. I've been waiting for a set.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:38 pm

Finally!!

Cant wait to get a set!! Wonder how much they will be?

lilmatty · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:41 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Finally!!

Cant wait to get a set!! Wonder how much they will be?

Jim says same price as all the other QDs they sell.

Give them a call.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:52 pm

Email sent.

HyperKJ · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:58 pm

nice,, this is great news,, a somewhat simple, but long over due part,,, sending email

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:19 pm

I want to see how the bar is kept out of the way of the arms when you flex the suspension up

lilmatty · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:25 pm

unixxx · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:53 pm

I'm going to have to learn to weld soon :oops:

Mutt · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:57 pm

My wife will be happy.........because I'll put the swaybar back on.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:24 pm

unixxx wrote:

I'm going to have to learn to weld soon :oops:

Why? You do not need to weld with this setup?

I dont understand what took so long for this? That is so simple its not funny, but it works!

Mutt, I cannot believe youve been driving around with no sway bar. Do you just hit anything that runs or pulls out infront of you? :shock:

lilmatty · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:04 pm

Mutt wrote:

My wife will be happy.........because I'll put the swaybar back on.

No swaybar in front is a bad ending waiting to happen. Put it back on tonight!

unixxx · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:14 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Why? You do not need to weld with this setup?

I dont understand what took so long for this? That is so simple its not funny, but it works!

Mutt, I cannot believe youve been driving around with no sway bar. Do you just hit anything that runs or pulls out infront of you? :shock:

Jim said it was almost identical to the 4100 model, which has weld on tabs, but I guess since we have an IFS we don't have to weld the tabs on, but just clip the disconnects onto the LCAs. Never really thought about it, sweet

Waldn · **Posted:** Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:17 pm

Anybody else notice in the second picture how the support cable is rubbing against the brake hose.
I think the front flexing would make a sawing action and cut the brake hose.

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:01 am

unixxx wrote:

Jim said it was almost identical to the 4100 model, which has weld on tabs, but I guess since we have an IFS we don't have to weld the tabs on, but just clip the disconnects onto the LCAs. Never really thought about it, sweet

Wow, that is almost scary. I guess Jim must have read my post from back in February when the whole "needing disconnects" question came up. I was looking at the front suspension, and thought either the 3100 or most likely the 4100 disco would work, it was just a matter of figuring out what to do with the swaybar flopping around after discoing it. My thought was unbolt the four other bolts on the front crossmember and completely get it out of the way, but Jim came up with a nifty cable retainer setup. Here is my post

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http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... t&start=15
The picture is gone now since he rearranged his website, but it was of the 4100 discos. Haha.

OzLtd · **Posted:** Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:02 am

[quote="lilmatty"]

Hey Matt, got any other detailed pics? I can sort of see how it works but I need to see how it connects

Looks pretty good though.
I wonder if the sway bar bangs on things during full stuff ? :oops:

lilmatty · **Posted:** Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:55 pm

Quoting Jim: "I have been running the QD's on the stock company KJ since October of 2005. With the swaybar disconnected and the suspension cycled through it's entire range the swaybar does not come in contact with either the upper or lower A-arms with our storage lanyard system. The trick is keeping the swaybar in what I am calling the "neutral" position. While disconnect, the swaybar must remain in the same position it is when connected. You don't swing the swaybar up and out of the way like the typical TJ, XJ, ZJ, WJ, MJ application. Simply pull both QD's (passenger side and drivers side) and install the lanyard. Stowe the QD's inside the vehicle while disconnected and vice versa....stowe the lanyard inside while connected. Do not attempt to disconnect only one side thinking the other side will clear the A-arms.......IT DOES NOT!"

lilmatty · **Posted:** Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:02 pm

Noscapegoat · **Joined:** Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:45 am **Posts:** 104

This is great news! Matty thanks for getting more action shots I can't wait to get a set!

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Did Jim mention when they will be available for purchase?

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