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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
Like Kuzican said go the extra mile and get all new springs unless you plan on lifting it more within a few years, chances are your current rear leafs are flat and worn out. Your rear swaybar is nearly useless so just take it off while you're under there (that's one of the first things we all took off), and your front sway will be fine. Your stock tierod should be fine as well, you'll just need new shocks from what i know.
wont taking off the rear sway bars make it 'drift' more around corners though? i will get new leafs and springs once i get the money for those, im doing what i can for now.
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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No, sway bars prevent body roll, which is where the truck leans to the outside of the turn. The rear swaybar is so thin it doesn't do much, i took mine off and barely felt a difference in the corners.

DO NOT, however, remove your front swaybar. Then it will be very hard to corner without flipping, and if you get hit on the side you're guaranteed to flip. Some guys here rune without swaybars at all, and i say they are fools. Just unbolt them when you get to a trail and invest in some quick disconnects.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
No, sway bars prevent body roll, which is where the truck leans to the outside of the turn. The rear swaybar is so thin it doesn't do much, i took mine off and barely felt a difference in the corners.

DO NOT, however, remove your front swaybar. Then it will be very hard to corner without flipping, and if you get hit on the side you're guaranteed to flip. Some guys here rune without swaybars at all, and i say they are fools. Just unbolt them when you get to a trail and invest in some quick disconnects.
alright, thanks again, you guys are a lot of help.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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Best place to order a stock trackbar and mount?
(No, there are no junkyards in my part of the country.)
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Best place to order a stock trackbar and mount?
(No, there are no junkyards in my part of the country.)
I would say right here on this forum.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Best place to order a stock trackbar and mount?
(No, there are no junkyards in my part of the country.)
I've got one. I had no problems out of it, but I had bump steer because of my lift kit, so I got a new track bar and drop bracket you can have it if you pay for shipping.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Best place to order a stock trackbar and mount?
(No, there are no junkyards in my part of the country.)
The auto parts store... ?

Why would you need a stock mount?

Perhaps you should take it to a qualified blue collar mechanic. I'm sure he could source one for you.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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someone can explain me how can i uploud a photo from my computer to the site so i ask a question? because it only ask me to put an URL and i dont undestand how to uplouad ..thankx
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by joaopaulo
someone can explain me how can i uploud a photo from my computer to the site so i ask a question? because it only ask me to put an URL and i dont undestand how to uplouad ..thankx
There are two ways to upload photos on this forum.

1. You can click "go advanced", then look for the paper clip beside the smiley face. Click the paper clip, and click choose file. Click the picture you want, then click "upload" and wait until the picture loads.

2. You can click the picture of the mountain with the moon in the background and enter the URL of the picture you want. For you to be able to do that, you'll need to upload whatever picture you're wanting to your pictures, imgur, photobucket, or some other image hosting site. Once its uploaded there, right click and hit "copy image location" on the image. Paste that into the spot that you were referring to asking for the "URL".
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Can someone tel me if this is the right posician of this little wire ? cause i didnt pay attencion when i got this out and now im not sure if this is like this , it feels little louse i dont know...thanks

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Can someone tel me if this is the right posician of this little wire ? cause i didnt pay attencion when i got this out and now im not sure if this is like this , it feels little louse i dont know...thanks
this is the front part of the gear box where the cluntch thing is loocketed

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Honestly? You would shoot a cop? Then guess what? They would still have your ride......
A cop caused all that? I figured it was one of those slack-jawed inspection station people... Either way, I wouldn't just let my car/Jeep/or anything of mine be taken and crushed for something like that. I could understand if I stole it, re-vined it, and try to sell a hot car, but to be something that is mine with no intent to sell, that's a little harsh of the law. I'd find a way to fight it or move to a different state.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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ok i alreaddy found how to do this ..thankx ok
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
No, sway bars prevent body roll, which is where the truck leans to the outside of the turn. The rear swaybar is so thin it doesn't do much, i took mine off and barely felt a difference in the corners.

DO NOT, however, remove your front swaybar. Then it will be very hard to corner without flipping, and if you get hit on the side you're guaranteed to flip. Some guys here rune without swaybars at all, and i say they are fools. Just unbolt them when you get to a trail and invest in some quick disconnects.
x2 on removing the front swaybar... I watched a guy make it onto two wheels on a Jeep with no sways... If it weren't for him crossing into the oncoming lane (luckily no one was coming in the other direction), he'd have flipped. It was scary for me to just watch.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
Nope
I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you. I needed a TC drop after putting on my 3" puck/spacer lift. Maybe it had something to do with the new motor mounts going on at the same time...the old ones were trashed...but regardless I put on the drop and she runs smooth vs. having the DL vibs.

I'm not saying all jeeps do need the TC drop @ 3" lift, but the advice I read was not very helpful being just a one word reply.

All jeeps are different; there may be a possibility he will have to use one is all I'm saying.



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