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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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I want to take my rear sway bar off but my mom is concerned that since im a new driver, this will be unsafe.

what do yall think? from what ive read its not that harmful to the onroad performance... is this the case in yalls experience?

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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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the rear sway bar is completely useless. take it off and never look back
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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You'll barely notice a difference. Take it off and assure your Mom that this is a very common modification. You'll get a lot more flex. Many people have done this to Cherokees with no detriment to the handling.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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take it off Leo it will flex better, once you lift it you won't need it anyways with the stiffer springs.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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yea im in the tile union and i drive all over nj on highways etc, i took my rear swaybar off and have not notice any ride difference other then my xj flexing awesome.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Nstyfox
yea im in the tile union and i drive all over nj on highways etc, i took my rear swaybar off and have not notice any ride difference other then my xj flexing awesome.
just tell your mom its aftermarket and not supposed to be there anyway
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rweaver138
the rear sway bar is completely useless. take it off and never look back

X2 -most definately if you're using beefier shackles too
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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No sway bar needed in the rear. From what I understand some models didnt even have them from the factory. I took mine off and the ride got smoother over road bumps. Body roll did not change at all. And your Jeep can get rid of a nice 10 pounds of crap.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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im at over 8" of lift and i dont have one and i have no problems so i dont think you'll have a problem
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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sweet guys!!

i got the go ahead!!

thanks alot!
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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