Rear Sway Bar? Do you really need one?
11-15-2011, 10:08 AM
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Rear Sway Bar? Do you really need one?
So i was thinking, Do you need a rear sway bar? I was considering not running one. Not sure if its a good idea or not. I know you need a front sway bar because its coil syspension up front, but the rear is leafs, and dont seem like it will ( sway ) that much.
Just a thought, becasue my rear sway bar brackets and buhings are toast, and im installing new leafs in the rear
Just a thought, becasue my rear sway bar brackets and buhings are toast, and im installing new leafs in the rear
11-15-2011, 10:10 AM
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Rear is useless, toss it. lol. I don't run a front either but my springs are pretty stiff. I just haven't thrown down for quick disconnects yet, lol.
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most people on here get rid of them and use the brackets for the upper shock mounts in the rear. but it wont really affect anything if you take it off
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11-15-2011, 10:11 AM
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My lift required me to remove the rear. I think its fine, but its an opinion thing. Some people keep both, some people run without both. I wouldn't run without the front, but thats just me.
11-15-2011, 10:12 AM
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that was cool. I don't run one front or rear. I don't really drive my jeep in conditions to need one as I always give proper distance and slow down for turns... I drive a lifted jeep, not a sports car lol
11-15-2011, 10:14 AM
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11-15-2011, 10:15 AM
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I run coils all the way around with no swaybars front or rear and drive it on the street all the time. Just need a little common sense and know what you're driving.
11-15-2011, 10:19 AM
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Wow I got my anwser fast, Thanks guys. I made my mind up, No rear sway bar. Now if i could only get those damm leaf spring bolts out of the body i would have my rear buttoned up in no time
11-15-2011, 10:22 AM
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They requires a case of your favorite alcohol, some seriously crafty breaker bar and torch setups with impact sockets (I snapped several regular 21mm sockets trying to break those loose), and a "Hey ya'll, watch this!"
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11-16-2011, 04:32 PM
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Idk I could be wrong...who knows.
