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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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when im wheeling my rear wheelwell is getting dented will taking my sway bar off help get more flex along with stopping the denting??? i have been told it will but wanted more input before taking it off thanks for info...
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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Removing the rear sway bar will allow more flex, but then you'll dent the wheelwell even more.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Removing the rear sway bar will allow more flex, but then you'll dent the wheelwell even more.
X2, just trim your fender, or get bushwackers or something of that nature.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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You need longer bump stops to keep your wheels from hitting your wheel wells.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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1x1 square tubing make a quick and cheap bumstop

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/..._Extenders.htm
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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bumpstops or trimming is what you need to stop the denting. removing swaybar will only increase flex therfore increase denting like previously stated.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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I always jack up the axles and measure for bump stop length. Jack one end of axle until tire is stuffed with about 1 inch or so of clearance. Measure from axle landing pad to the bump stop.That is how much longer the bump stop should be. Do both sides of each axle and make sure that nothing else will hit, axle tubes, control rods, etc. That will give you all the flex you can get for your tire and lift combo.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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yea bumpstop but i bet they are talkin about where the sway bar is contactin the inner wheel well as mine did that on one side and it lines up exactly where the bar is, but now my tires were able to hit the fender flares 1st so i bumpstopped and no more issues. Hope this helps.
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