So I was wondering if removing the front sway bar would affect the suspension. I know they only adjust for roll. However removing it, wouldn't you get a lil more travel while off roaming the trails? Thanks for any input
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So I was wondering if removing the front sway bar would affect the suspension. I know they only adjust for roll. However removing it, wouldn't you get a lil more travel while off roaming the trails? Thanks for any input
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it lets the independent suspension be independent, remove it and you will never put it back on, feels waaaay better 
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Took mine off 4k ago, love it. Rolls a little more around corners but not bad.
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Just try it and take a turn... see if you like it... If you dont (like me) Then just put it back on. WAY too much body roll (felt like the tire was going to curl under).. If anything I would upgrade my sway.. But then again I like my suspension stiff (and I offroad my 4x4)
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Really doesn't give you any more clearance, just allows the front wheels to work independently of each other. If you hit a bump on the right and have the swaybar on, both shocks have to compress for your suspension to absorb the bump. If you don't have a swaybar, only the side of the bump will compress. I haven't ran one for close to 30k and I love it.
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With coilovers, I've heard, it's almost necessary due to their stiffness. The stock shocks and even 5100's will roll you around a bit more, but the overall ride is much better imo.it lets the independent suspension be independent, remove it and you will never put it back on, feels waaaay better
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Guess I will just have to test it out. I plan to off road a lil but that will only be like 3 x a year if I am lucky.
Will I have any alignment issues if taken off?
If not I could remove it only when I plan on going on the trails. then leave it stock most other times.
Will I have any alignment issues if taken off?
If not I could remove it only when I plan on going on the trails. then leave it stock most other times.
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Also how hard is it to install/uninstall? I've read alot about people doing it but never really thought about actually doing it. Don't you need to jack the truck up also to release tension?
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Now these 4 bolts on the frame, can I relocate them and use these to install my bull bar? If so, it's a done deal
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Yeah, I wanted to move them to the tow hook hole... I'm gonna try it sometime this week and see if it works!
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I'm with AcidJake and goree. I took mine off while doing some mods and it was not a pleasant drive on the streets. But off-road I bet it is worth it.
If the skid plate wasn't in the way it would be a 2 minute job to remove the sway bar (now that I've done it once). As near as I can tell, to remove the end links you need to take the tire off. But you can remove the sway bar from the end links and just leave the end link there though it will flop around.
Two of my sway bar mount bolts seemed to be cross threaded from the factory.
If the skid plate wasn't in the way it would be a 2 minute job to remove the sway bar (now that I've done it once). As near as I can tell, to remove the end links you need to take the tire off. But you can remove the sway bar from the end links and just leave the end link there though it will flop around.
Two of my sway bar mount bolts seemed to be cross threaded from the factory.
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I took mine off with the tires on, on the ground. Been a while so i dont remember how exactly.
i wish there was a swaybar that changed its stiffness based on the speed the vehicle was going. In town and on trails it could be loose, and on the highway it would tighten up automatically. Or just an electronic one with a switch for the T.
i wish there was a swaybar that changed its stiffness based on the speed the vehicle was going. In town and on trails it could be loose, and on the highway it would tighten up automatically. Or just an electronic one with a switch for the T.
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