Torsion Bar Question

[grannas211]

What if any is the difference between the Antirock and the Carli torsion bar? This would go on a '23 Wildtrak if that matters. Im asking because the price point is considerable difference.

https://www.cjcoffroad.com/products...kTdBJyVbrRM4u7ZFHflCQ6BzOK-QA_TBoCwuIQAvD_BwE

https://www.rockjock4x4.com/RJ-286100-101

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[RideClimbNJ]

Throwing out another option. For around $1300 you could add the factory electronic sway bar disconnect.

 

[Fordified1]

What if any is the difference between the Antirock and the Carli torsion bar? This would go on a '23 Wildtrak if that matters. Im asking because the price point is considerable difference.

Carli is prettier and uses more expensive components that aren’t really necessary to do the job at hand. They are also a lower volume seller and those things make their price point higher.

 

[gjptennis]

I just ordered the Carli torsion bar yesterday. hoping it provides the articulation off road while minimizing body roll when on pavement. I've had the King shocks so hoping the combo is as advertised

 

[userdude]

@Carli-Dan is a member here.

 

[Carli-Dan]

The differences in construction are substantial. Carli uses has thicker, stronger arms (3/4" for the full length), in-house machined 17-4 Stainless sway bar end links with rebuildable bronze wear surfaces in the unlikely event you need to rebuild them as they're far more robust in construction than the over-seas joints with adapters the competition offers, and billet bushing blocks.

The price difference stems from top-tier construction (arguably overbuilt for the application) and ALL made in the USA parts.

 

[Carli-Dan]

Carli is prettier and uses more expensive components that aren’t really necessary to do the job at hand. They are also a lower volume seller and those things make their price point higher.

Lower volume has nothing to do with it... Our prices don't factor volume into the equation. The price has everything to do with the quality of materials & 100% USA manufacturing.

Prettier, no arguments there. Superfluous for the application can be argued BUT that depends on use-case. We believe in overbuilding for the customer that appreciates longer service intervals.

I just ordered the Carli torsion bar yesterday. hoping it provides the articulation off road while minimizing body roll when on pavement. I've had the King shocks so hoping the combo is as advertised

Thanks for the support - let me know how you like it!

@Carli-Dan is a member here.

Thanks for the tag!

 

[grannas211]

Lower volume has nothing to do with it... Our prices don't factor volume into the equation. The price has everything to do with the quality of materials & 100% USA manufacturing.

Prettier, no arguments there. Superfluous for the application can be argued BUT that depends on use-case. We believe in overbuilding for the customer that appreciates longer service intervals.



Thanks for the support - let me know how you like it!



Thanks for the tag!

Thank you for the detailed response. It mentions on the website when used in combination with the Carli-SPEC King 2.5″ shocks. What about with the standard Hoss 3.0 Fox Shocks? Didn't plan on changing shocks.

 

[Fordified1]

Lower volume has nothing to do with it... Our prices don't factor volume into the equation. The price has everything to do with the quality of materials & 100% USA manufacturing.

Prettier, no arguments there. Superfluous for the application can be argued BUT that depends on use-case. We believe in overbuilding for the customer that appreciates longer service intervals.

I hope you didn’t take my post as a dis of your product. If money were no object I would be running your parts which are very well engineered. Been lusting over them since way back when I was building an Excursion.

 

[Carli-Dan]

Thank you for the detailed response. It mentions on the website when used in combination with the Carli-SPEC King 2.5″ shocks. What about with the standard Hoss 3.0 Fox Shocks? Didn't plan on changing shocks.

It would work totally fine with the Hoss 3.0" Foxes, as well.

 

[Carli-Dan]

I hope you didn’t take my post as a dis of your product. If money were no object I would be running your parts which are very well engineered. Been lusting over them since way back when I was building an Excursion.

Not at all, just warranted a reply addressing your points from our perspective!

 

[Frankie945]

Sorry but Rock Jock fan here. But I bet either one would probably suit you just fine. With my RJ the front tucks up in the wheel well only when it needs too. Works great still my favorite mod. Both are nice options to get more flex and comfort out of the bronco.

 

[grannas211]

Throwing out another option. For around $1300 you could add the factory electronic sway bar disconnect.

I've honestly seriously thought about it. I've read a couple of you guys that have done and said its not too difficult. I'm torn. I like the idea of having that full sway bar on road; however, theres also something about the simplicity of these torsion bars that I also like. Also my brother is a big Jeep guy and he says the e-disco always fails eventually. I know theyre different vehicles and designs but still. More to go wrong. I guess trade offs.

 

[RideClimbNJ]

I've honestly seriously thought about it. I've read a couple of you guys that have done and said its not too difficult. I'm torn. I like the idea of having that full sway bar on road; however, theres also something about the simplicity of these torsion bars that I also like. Also my brother is a big Jeep guy and he says the e-disco always fails eventually. I know theyre different vehicles and designs but still. More to go wrong. I guess trade offs.

I agree - no electronics definitely has less things to break. There also seem to be some traction benefits to the torsion bars. When I was exploring options the Rock Jock was recommended to me, but I didn’t go that way.

I have a Wildtrak and added the electronic disconnect. Was super easy and just had it off-road and it was perfect. Time will tell though. But so far so good.

 

[grannas211]

I agree - no electronics definitely has less things to break. There also seem to be some traction benefits to the torsion bars When I was exploring options the Rock Jock was recommended to me, but I didn’t go that way.

I have a Wildtrak and added the electronic disconnect. Was super easy and just had it off-road and it was perfect. Time will tell though. But so far so good.

I have a Wildtrak too. How would you say that upfitter sway bar disco has held up? Any issues?

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