TJ flexy

[Too_stock]

Hey, last friday i picked up my 2000 TJ, it's my first 4by, but a couple of mates have had patrols, and i've been out with them a few time, and i got a rough idea on what i need to do to make my TJ flex more than what it does now, it has a 2in lift and a set of 31 kuhmo A/T's
i know i can take the sway bars out, which will improve its flex alot, and i have also had a look and the rancho 9000x shockies are a pretty cheap adjustable shock has anyone used these shocks before and are they any good ? would i be better of with tough dog shocks?
With the 2in lift if i took out the swaybars and got some decent shocks, would it get too much flex to the point where the yoke would come out of the transfer case, becasue the last thing i want to do is break my nice new daily. Thanks guys.

[killa]

Don't touch the rear swaybar at all.
When offroad only, disconnect the Front swaybar (buy a kit from Wooders).

Check out www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum

[mattc]

As suggested, I'd install a front swaybar disconnect system - a few to choose from or people have made their own by converting the bottom bolts to something with a split pin etc.

If your current shocks are limiting your down travel too much then make sure any replacements have the desired open and closed lengths...ie you don't want any new shocks to act as bump stops. Rancho's generally get good owner options when fitted to "lighter" 4wds such as TJs. I have run adjustable Ranchos on my TJ since new (almost 10 years). I changed to a longer set a few years ago to suit a bigger lift but always worked well. Over that time, I've pulled an airline twice on sticks I assume (just pop it back in) and once broke the adjuster elbow - easy to replace.

But try driving with the sway bar disconnected first before buying new shocks..it's the biggest single difference you can make to a stock jeep for flex.