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Old 05-16-2013, 10:19 PM
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Ok so for all the wheelers around here I have a 87 cherokee idk what brand lift but when I flex my back tire will come off the ground any ideas on how to get more downflrx?

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Ok so for all the wheelers around here I have a 87 cherokee idk what brand lift but when I flex my back tire will come off the ground any ideas on how to get more downflrx?

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Un hook ur sway bar when wheeling
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Just leave the rear sway bar off
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I took my front one off when I lifted it, didn't have extended links. Haven't regretted it, The stiffer coils counteracted the increased body roll pretty well.
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Wrong length shocks?

Remove them temporarily and see if it makes a difference.
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Originally Posted by Prototype4342
Just leave the rear sway bar off
How is it driving the streets without the sway bar?
I've been thinking about this but it's my DD
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Ill try the shock thing tomorrow when.I get up to it and if that's not it then ill try sway bar
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How is it driving the streets without the sway bar?
I've been thinking about this but it's my DD
Mines fine without the front, it depends how stiff your coils are for the front.
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I can tell when my bars are disconnected but its not bad at all! Definitely doable
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Originally Posted by XJMichael
How is it driving the streets without the sway bar?
I've been thinking about this but it's my DD
Unless you drive like F1 in corners you won't notice the rear bar off. I would leave the front connected, especially if you're mostly stock. Had my rear bar off since my first trip to Tahuya a few months ago, done just fine. I just disconnect the front when I wheel
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I have not had my sway bars hooked up since January. sway bars are over rated. I drive 40 miles or more a day
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Originally Posted by Westy

Mines fine without the front, it depends how stiff your coils are for the front.
Coils are new I put them in with my lift in October
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Lifted, big tires, and no sway bars and I dont have a problem. It will take time getting used too but like prototype said... Dont take a corner at high speeds.
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Originally Posted by NWhunter
Lifted, big tires, and no sway bars and I dont have a problem. It will take time getting used too but like prototype said... Dont take a corner at high speeds.
x2 Drop 'em
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another vote for no sways.. removed my rear, and bolted my front up out of the way. Been driving without it for quite a while now, and I really don't miss it. Next step will be removing it completely.


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