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Jun 24, 2010 | 07:51 PM

MudHungryXJ

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From: Vermont

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

sway bars

Can i disconnect my rear sway bar link for more articulation? and will it effect my on road driving and alignment?

Jun 24, 2010 | 07:53 PM

BigC9164

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From: Austin, TX/ Atlanta, GA

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

not really. it MIGHT it a high speed swerve.. but it wont for every day driving...and thats only for the rear sway bar!

Jun 24, 2010 | 07:55 PM

Teal96XJ

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From: Orlando FL.

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 242 6cyl

It's probably not the safest but i have both of mine taken off, a jeep is not a racer anyways....

Jun 24, 2010 | 08:03 PM

phillyxj570

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From: wilkes barre PA.

Year: 96

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6 cylinder

dont disconnect it. just pull the whole thing out there is no need for it you will feel no difference at all

Jun 24, 2010 | 08:04 PM

GreenClassic

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From: Las Vegas, NV

Year: 1995

Engine: 4.0L

The rear sway bar does basically nothing, not really sure why it was installed. XJs with the Up-Country package never came with a rear sway bar (it was factory-deleted).

So you can take off the rear sway bar and you'll be fine. Removing the front sway bar can be dangerous, though.