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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Default Swaybars: Do I need them?

Pretty much want to know what the title asks. lol

I know I dont need the rear and its gone already, but what about the front?

I dont have one on now and i doesn't feel bad driving, but idk what it would feel like with it on.

So let me know what you think!
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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I keep my front on and just use quick discos. Should the moment come that I need to make a very sudden and extreme change in direction, I'd like to not flip over due to body roll.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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nah..
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by fantic238
nah..
Can you explain why not? Thanks!
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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mines been off for over 2 years. but then again I've only put 5k on the rig in those 2 years. if you drive it on the street run it on discos if its a mostly trail rig not needed. I removed mine because it was bent and more dangerous on the rig then off IMO. also at the end of the day your driving a toaster on wheels not a corvette
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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I left mine disconnected for a couple months and finally hooked it back up last week and the body roll decreased by a good 80%.

So pretty much I'm sold that they make a huge differents. And now going to the J/Y monday to grab a ZJ V8 swaybar Since it's more stiff than the XJ swaybar.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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although, i've left mine disconnected for a couple years (non dd), i do have quick disconnects.
there is a huge difference being connected. but i'm sure it all differs on height.

just don't be pulled over for an inspection and have it off. you will likely loose your plates.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 1997_Sport
Can you explain why not? Thanks!
because you won't need them unless you race the jeep and make tough turns..
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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I havent ran one in a lomg time but I run 15" wide TSL's so my COG is alot better than most
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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post how far you slid when you tip over
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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I have a 6.5 LA and ran mine for several months with out the front connected and I haven't had a rear for a long long LOOOONNG time. With no front bar I could tell it wasn't there but as long as I wasn't driving like a bat outta Haiti or pulling a trailer, it drove just fine.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Ive had mine off for about 5 months. I have gone up a ton in flex at stock height with them off. There is no problem with it off as long as you dont drive it like a ricer. I could still drift full turns with front and rear off and had no problem (i know its dumb and ive stoped doing it). I was also able to avoid a person coming up my lane, but it did have a good amount of body roll.
So for safty id say keep it on, but from experience i say your fine with out it. Just take into account the postitives and negatives.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Ditch the rear,you wont even notice its gone and get quick discos for the front
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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u dont need them... feels better without
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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sway bar = good for a DD
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