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Old 02-25-2013, 12:13 PM
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im getting ready to install a 3inch lift with 31 inch tires on my 99 xj do i need to do anything with the rear sway bar mounts?
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Get rid of them along with the rear sway bar.
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Get rid of them along with the rear sway bar.
+1 the rear sway is useless. Especially with a stiff leaf pack. Just keep the front. Get some discos if your going to DD it
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Tear it out and forget you ever had one
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+1 the rear sway is useless. Especially with a stiff leaf pack. Just keep the front. Get some discos if your going to DD it
Discos for the front maybe. I wouldn't waste money on a rear disco.
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Discos for the front maybe. I wouldn't waste money on a rear disco.
agreed
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So it wont affect safety on the road if I remove it?
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I have yet to run a front or rear sway bar.

Its not recommended for everyone, but its pretty common.
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Ok I appreciate all the info I had a 96 with a 4.5 in lift I cant remember if it had a rear sway bar or not.
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Its mostly gonna be a dd with light off road use. Just wanna make sure its safe when I have the fam with me
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Rear will be fine without. Get discos for the front.
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Ok will do man thanks for the advice
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