Apex Airlynx - Help Me Pull The Trigger (or not)

[2terpsjeep]

I have a 2021 Mojave daily driver that I wheel sparingly. Nothing too crazy - think AOAA, Peter's Mill BOH Trail, that sort of thing (if you're in the mid-Atlantic) - wooded trails mostly, no real aggressive rock climbing, and maybe only a handful of outings per year. Currently I'm on stock wheels and tires, but I'll most likely be upgrading to 35's this Winter. Having purchased the Mojave for a reason, I don't want to completely swap out my suspension, but I would like to make it a little more versatile. I've been very interested in getting a set of Apex Autolynx swaybar disconnects, but because I have AAL metal inner fenders liner (installed when I chopped the fenders), I believe my choices are to cut holes in the liners to accommodate for travel length, or lift my truck - in which case I would do a modest spacer lift, again so as not to lose the suspension that made me buy the Mojave in the first place. Recently I've come across the Apex Airlynx, which are an intriguing alternative but there's not that much information out there on them. It seems like most of what I find online revolves around installation on Toyotas which have an independent suspension and not a solid axle, like Jeeps do. So here's my question... for the amount of wheeling I do, do you think that the amount of travel that the Airlynx would provide, when aired completely down, would be noticeable beyond stock? I like the idea of a true disconnect, but don't really want to crawl under my truck with a set of tools and zip ties, and if I don't install spacers, I'd rather not cut holes in my fender liners to make room for Autolynx. The notion of getting a little extra flex by just airing down and using a hand pump to get back to road ready pressure in these shocks at the end of the trail is very attractive to me. Welcome your thoughts, suggestions, etc.!

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[Minty JL]

I have them on my '23 JTM, great addition.

Buy once, cry once.

 

[Gvsukids]

but don't really want to crawl under my truck with a set of tools and zip ties,

Easy with the stubby bumper. Grab an impact driver and the disconnect link bolts are out in seconds.

 

[2terpsjeep]

I have them on my '23 JTM, great addition.

Buy once, cry once.

Minty JL, curious if you have the Autolynx or the Airlynx on your JTM. I love the idea of the Autolynx, but I’m thinking that for 1/2 price and what I’m going to use it for, I might go with the Airlynx (and not have to install a lift or cut into my liners to fit the Autolynx).

If I do go the Airlynx route, I know it’s not the same as fully disconnecting, just wondering if it’s at least somewhere in between, or if at the end of the day I’ll end up with a little spongier ride but not much more flex than with the stock end links connected.

 

[2terpsjeep]

Easy with the stubby bumper. Grab an impact driver and the disconnect link bolts are out in seconds.

Thinking about that too.

 

[Jaxmax]

I have the original autolynx on my unlifted 21 Mojave, and think they are awesome , literally takes five seconds to disconnect or reconnect, they stay disconnected until you reconnect and have no electronics down low , both things that the Rubicon factory disconnect system does have.
Are your fender liners the reason you can’t install as they have less room then factory? I think the airlynx is a different system all together and might not have the full articulation of the full disconnect version…..Jack
Video is Rausch Creek trail 11.

 

[2terpsjeep]

I have the original autolynx on my unlifted 21 Mojave, and think they are awesome , literally takes five seconds to disconnect or reconnect, they stay disconnected until you reconnect and have no electronics down low , both things that the Rubicon factory disconnect system does have.
Are your fender liners the reason you can’t install as they have less room then factory? I think the airlynx is a different system all together and might not have the full articulation of the full disconnect version…..Jack

Exactly, Apex tells me I’ll have to cut a hole in the liners and they even created a video guide on how to measure and cut, but I’d rather not go that route. I spoke to another forum member who had both the same liners and Autolynx, but he had the AEV spacer lift, which ended up giving him enough clearance. Guess I’m trying to find an in between alternative, but I get it, I’ll never get to full articulation with Airlynx. Might just have to pull the trigger, install, and see if I feel any difference.

 

[Jaxmax]

Are you getting the short auto lynx not the longer ones as you have to set them at the shortest setting on stock height Mojave, I’m not close to my liner at all? I run the beaches a lot, and consider myself a poser in some regards, and am going up to Rausch Creek and or AQAA in October with a group here.

 

[1550jrit]

I’d personally just get the 8” stroke Autolynx and you’ll be fine, no cutting. I’ve got the AEV Mojave lift and swapped the front spacers for 3” synergy springs. I eventually swapped over to the 10.5” stroke Autolynx and I have zero contact with my liner at full stuff. I really can’t see a scenario where I’d want the Airlynx. The Autolynx and perfect for mild to serious off road, I simply love being able to disconnect and stay disconnected.

 

[2terpsjeep]

Are you getting the short auto lynx not the longer ones as you have to set them at the shortest setting on stock height Mojave, I’m not close to my liner at all? I run the beaches a lot, and consider myself a poser in some regards, and am going up to Rausch Creek and or AQAA in October with a group here.

Yes, looking at the 8” stroke. My understanding is that the metal liners interfere where the stock plastics do not. Maybe I just chance it, everyone I’ve ever heard talk about them says they love them - which isn’t really my issue. I need to do as mother says, and “shit or get off the pot!”

Interested to hear about your experience up at Rausch/AOAA, we had a group up there with some snow on the ground and had a blast! Itching to get back there - it’s about a 3hr drive from me in MD.

 

[Minty JL]

Minty JL, curious if you have the Autolynx or the Airlynx on your JTM. I love the idea of the Autolynx, but I’m thinking that for 1/2 price and what I’m going to use it for, I might go with the Airlynx (and not have to install a lift or cut into my liners to fit the Autolynx).

If I do go the Airlynx route, I know it’s not the same as fully disconnecting, just wondering if it’s at least somewhere in between, or if at the end of the day I’ll end up with a little spongier ride but not much more flex than with the stock end links connected.

https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/prod...jVqEW_0e2J6qyilcQKm0uulO4Ip-A8EknIe4yBah07E13

These are the ones I have.

 

[2terpsjeep]

https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/prod...jVqEW_0e2J6qyilcQKm0uulO4Ip-A8EknIe4yBah07E13

These are the ones I have.

yeah, i was originally asking about these (airlynx) instead…

https://www.apexdesignsusa.com/products/airlynx-jeep-jl-jt-jk

 

[TheSolarWizard]

my buddy Sage has these. that actually might be his gator gladiator on their site. gotta be one of the first sets. my impression is that they ride good and do what they say they do. they are brand new so if you try them and don't like them im sure finding a buyer for a good price relative to new won't be an issue

edit: now that I see the video posted im certain its his jeep

 

[Zachanadandy]

I have the original autolynx on my unlifted 21 Mojave, and think they are awesome , literally takes five seconds to disconnect or reconnect, they stay disconnected until you reconnect and have no electronics down low , both things that the Rubicon factory disconnect system does have.
Are your fender liners the reason you can’t install as they have less room then factory? I think the airlynx is a different system all together and might not have the full articulation of the full disconnect version…..Jack
Video is Rausch Creek trail 11.

I'd hardly call the rubicon electronics "down low". The motor is mounted above the skid plate and above the place where our reservoirs are on the mojave. With the tazer it works at any speed. Now granted I wouldn't add it to a non-rubicon for the cost and complexity are too high, but the autolynx are a downgrade. The air lynx seem like a gimmick to me. Sure you get an adjustable rate sway bar, but stiffening it back up requires an air compressor. I'd run manual disconnects (and do on my mojave) for a fraction of the price and the ability to go from full sway bar to disconnected and back without tools.

 

[ALT2870]

Also plenty of other quick disconnect options out there including ones that don't involve grinding your passenger side tab. I personally don't think it makes sense to dump so much money on something you'll barely use. (Unless you like riding around town disconnected.)

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