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Old 01-22-2013, 08:40 PM
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Seems like after my new lift kit (4.5 inches) when I flex on stuff my back wheels come off the ground more ... Is it because of the rear away bar? And if so do I need it? (Keep In mind this is my DD)
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mine didn't even come with one...rip it off if you like.

make sure its not your shocks that are limiting your travel...kinda hard on them if it is.
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Ditch the rear sway bar.
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Get rid of it. I have no sway bars
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Your jeep will lean a lot more on turns but you get more flex
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Im running a 6.5 inch lift with no sway bars. Handles fine.
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The lack of a rear sway bar makes no difference with driving characteristics.

The lack of a front sway bar, on the other hand, will add some body roll.

Remove the rear completely and put disconnects on the front. Disconnect them when you wheel.
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You'll be fine without the sway bar. I took both of mine off, and I like it. Handles fine.
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Just drive sensibly, especially around corners and you'll be fine.
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Taking off my rear sway bar I didn't even notice the front you will have more body roll if you remove it. So ditch the rear and disconnects on the front!
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What are thoughts on leaving it on for towing a small trailer? My jeep is mostly for camping/hunting ,not really flexing/crawling.Advantage? still does'nt matter?
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What are thoughts on leaving it on for towing a small trailer? My jeep is mostly for camping/hunting ,not really flexing/crawling.Advantage? still does'nt matter?
Don't tow from your sway bar. Get a hitch for that.
Don't try to recover it if it gets stuck from a sway bar either. Not a good plan
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Don't tow from your sway bar. Get a hitch for that.
Don't try to recover it if it gets stuck from a sway bar either. Not a good plan
Please tell me that was sarcasm.

Surely you don't think he meant he was going to tow the trailer with his sway bar...

Everyday you remind me more and more of Raini Rodriguez.
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Originally Posted by Jrock(fos)
Don't tow from your sway bar. Get a hitch for that.
Don't try to recover it if it gets stuck from a sway bar either. Not a good plan
You didnt seriously think I meant using it as a mounting point did you?
I mean ,if Im pulling my quad on a trailer with a 2" ball on a REESE hitch Attached to my jeep.Would it actually do what is intentended for ,and help stop rear SWAY.That is all ,Thanks
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I pull my pop-up camper with no rear sway bar and it handles fine.

Like I said. The rear sway bar makes no noticeable difference.
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