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Old 11-27-2009, 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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the rear sway bar is completely useless. take it off and never look back
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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sweet guys!!

i got the go ahead!!

thanks alot!
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