Installing RE 3.5" leaf springs, removing rear sway bar
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Installing RE 3.5" leaf springs, removing rear sway bar
So I picked up a set of RE 3.5" leaf springs to upgrade my old worn out AAL. I downloaded the instruction from Rubicon Express and it says to remove the rear sway bar completely. I am new to 4wheeling so excuse me if this is a dumb question, but are there no driveability issues with the rear sway bar removed. I am assuming if the instructions say to remove it, I won't have much choice since I suspect it won't reach anymore.
Also, I need to get the brake line extension for the rear. I see the RE part number for this, are there other extensions I can get instead? I am probably going to look locally tomorrow and if I cannot find the RE version I am just wondering if there is another option.
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Also, I need to get the brake line extension for the rear. I see the RE part number for this, are there other extensions I can get instead? I am probably going to look locally tomorrow and if I cannot find the RE version I am just wondering if there is another option.
Thanks
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I just did a 4.5'' lift on my XJ and removed the rear sway when I did it. I have noticed no adverse effects (affects?) while driving it. I personally would not run without a front sway bar on the street as that does a pretty good job of helping reduce/control body roll during cornering and not having one can make high speed maneuvering a bit unpredictable (if you have to dodge a chair on the freeway or something lol).
A lot of rigs (cars and trucks alike) don't even come with a RSB. Hope that answers your question.
A lot of rigs (cars and trucks alike) don't even come with a RSB. Hope that answers your question.
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Cool! Off to the metal scrap yard then. I don't tow anything with my Jeep (except maybe other Jeeps, lol) I have a diesel truck to handle the towing I'm going to keep my front.
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Originally Posted by tobtech
Cool! Off to the metal scrap yard then. I don't tow anything with my Jeep (except maybe other Jeeps, lol) I have a diesel truck to handle the towing I'm going to keep my front.
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