Rear sway bar disconnects.
10-29-2012, 11:42 AM
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Rear sway bar disconnects.
Why don't I ever hear about rear sway bar disconnects? My thoughts are it would help tremendously with articulation, just as the fronts do.
So, whats the beyond obvious reasoning for not having them? Because I surely cant think of one.
So, whats the beyond obvious reasoning for not having them? Because I surely cant think of one.
10-29-2012, 12:17 PM
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The rear swaybar doesn't restrict as much as the front does. I guess most people just don't fool with it because of the little advantage. Maybe someone else can chime in if there is more to it???
10-29-2012, 12:27 PM
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I was asked that question from someone at work today and I gave them that same answer . I wonder how bad it would be if you were to run without the rear swaybar even on the road.
10-29-2012, 01:10 PM
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The rear sway bar does not limit flex, therefore there is no reason to disconnect it. It is small enough that it flexes as you articulate the rear suspension. You would only lose stability by disconnecting it.
10-29-2012, 01:51 PM
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Thanks for the thoughts fellas.
So it flexes enough to not hurt articulation, yet is still rigid enough to help with stability. Why not have something like that in the front? I suppose the pro's do.
So it flexes enough to not hurt articulation, yet is still rigid enough to help with stability. Why not have something like that in the front? I suppose the pro's do.
10-29-2012, 01:57 PM
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I haven't had a rear sway bar for over a year and a half. It does increase flex; more down travel. It's a little flighty on the highway but easy to get used to.
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10-29-2012, 02:13 PM
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No i don't have numbers. But now instead of the swaybar limiting the down travel, you get longer shocks which allows a few more inches down. Look under your jeep and you'll understand.
10-29-2012, 02:38 PM
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I can understand how it could net some extra down travel, but up travel will be unaffected. The gain of down travel for the loss of stability is not a sacrifice I'd be willing to make.