Sway bar
08-22-2012, 10:33 AM
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Sway bar
Hey guys my front sway bar is being a pain so I was thinking about disconnecting it until I just make quick disconnects for it. I've already asked my girlfriends dad about the law on sway bars ( Hes a cop) and he said as long as you can keep it on the road it's fine. But I was wondering do you really get that much more flex with it off?
08-22-2012, 10:43 AM
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You get quite a bit more flex with it removed. There's a ton of people that will tell you not to run without a front swaybar on the road because it reduces the reaction time of the vehicle and increases body roll especially in emergency maneuvers. This is true to a degree but I ran without one for several months and found it more predictable than having one on. I say take it off and drive around for a while and see if you will be able to handle it properly. Maybe even go to a big empty parking lot to mess around in. It will pull to the side more on acceleration and braking as well.
08-22-2012, 10:56 AM
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Yes, way more flex.
I also run without a sway bar. I actually sent it to the scrap yard.
Just make sure you get used to the ride, as it WILL be different.
I also run without a sway bar. I actually sent it to the scrap yard.
Just make sure you get used to the ride, as it WILL be different.
08-22-2012, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Yes, way more flex.
I also run without a sway bar. I actually sent it to the scrap yard.
Just make sure you get used to the ride, as it WILL be different.
I also run without a sway bar. I actually sent it to the scrap yard.
Just make sure you get used to the ride, as it WILL be different.
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08-22-2012, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TheCK4x4
You will just have more body roll (lean) on the streets. If u havnt already cut or chop your rear sway off too. That ones pointless
08-22-2012, 11:24 AM
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Youll never notice the rear is gone as far as driving manners, the front will create more body roll but I dont mind it....its easy to get used to.
08-22-2012, 11:36 AM
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What's this sway bar you speak of? If you don't drive like a jackass you'll be fine. Find a dirt road/parking lot and get a feel for how it handles, I actually enjoy the body roll.