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Old 05-15-2014, 11:47 AM
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ok, dumb question. I put a 3.5 inch basterd pack on, im concerned about the weight. how will it effect the rear end without the sway bar?
Youll be fine, I daily my jeep without either sway bar with no issues, just more body roll, which I think is a small price to pay to be able to wheel whenever and where ever without having to disconnect
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Can't even tell my rear is gone...

There's some argument for a rear anti-sway bar if you haul or tow a lot of weight, but if you're doing anythig where that would be an actual concern you should upgrade it anyway as it's basically useless.

By "a lot of weight" I mean like 600+ lbs in the back or a 4000 lb trailer. Lol
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Originally Posted by blacksmith1770
ok, dumb question. I put a 3.5 inch basterd pack on, im concerned about the weight. how will it effect the rear end without the sway bar?
I'm confused. You put on weight and it all went to your rearend?
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Can't even tell my rear is gone...

There's some argument for a rear anti-sway bar if you haul or tow a lot of weight, but if you're doing anythig where that would be an actual concern you should upgrade it anyway as it's basically useless.

By "a lot of weight" I mean like 600+ lbs in the back or a 4000 lb trailer. Lol
Really? When I got the steel for my armor. (2 4'x4' sheets of 3/16 and a 20' peice of 2x6x3/16) it felt more stable. And definitely less wheel hop
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Just junk it. I didn't notice a difference when I took mine off. 3" lift and 31s, daily driver
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Really? When I got the steel for my armor. (2 4'x4' sheets of 3/16 and a 20' peice of 2x6x3/16) it felt more stable. And definitely less wheel hop
Maybe a difference with leaf springs. Towing definitely though.
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Scrap it. I don't have one, it's my DD. 3.5 RE lift, 33" tires. Don't even notice it is removed. Tell your dad it fell off LOL.
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Originally Posted by blacksmith1770
ok, dumb question. I put a 3.5 inch basterd pack on, im concerned about the weight. how will it effect the rear end without the sway bar? I actually am a blacksmith and a scout leader, so I frequently tow either a camping trailer full or a heavy demonstration trailer. I'm concerned about the extra weight causing instability on the highway while towing.
I hope that clarifies my question.
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