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Old 10-10-2012, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

I just didnt know if it put more stress on them or anything, i knew i would get more body roll
Well thinking from a engineering stand point the shocks would travel more, (due to more roll) and would also travel more often due to smaller turns now using them to help stabilize, but really it would all still come down to driving habbits and quality parts....
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Originally Posted by jeepsurfer1
Well thinking from a engineering stand point the shocks would travel more, (due to more roll) and would also travel more often due to smaller turns now using them to help stabilize, but really it would all still come down to driving habbits and quality parts....
i would say im pretty soft on em and they are RC n20's for a 3 inch lift... so you tell me hahaha... i want to go higher so i dont want to replace these too soon
Old 10-10-2012, 11:58 PM
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I had mine off for a few days and in my opinion no front swaybar make it almost undrivable. Turns that can be normally taken at a conservative "Jeep speed" now have to be at snail pace.
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I bought some extended shackles to level out my rear end... But my leaf springs are sagging quiet badly... Will the springs be ok with the longer shakles?
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For a while, maybe. You need new springs...
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
For a while, maybe. You need new springs...
Ok thanks... I do plan on new springs i need about $30 and then i can get them, i got the shackles for $5 from a friend so i figured id put them on for now an then use it for lift later
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Originally Posted by McCaffrey
I had mine off for a few days and in my opinion no front swaybar make it almost undrivable. Turns that can be normally taken at a conservative "Jeep speed" now have to be at snail pace.
I've had mine off now for close to a year and I have to travel up and down a mountain to get to my wheeling spot. Honestly I don't take turns any differently. Im on 4.5" with 12.50 tires so they may play a role in stability though.
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Originally Posted by Fugatt2DrXJ

I've had mine off now for close to a year and I have to travel up and down a mountain to get to my wheeling spot. Honestly I don't take turns any differently. Im on 4.5" with 12.50 tires so they may play a role in stability though.
This turns into a debate monthly. It's a matter of preference. 96xjclassic has his off, and he's fine with it. I got a bit nervous driving it like that. It all depends on the person.
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I took my sway bars off, had a wreck and died. So, I put them back on.
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Wow......
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I took my sway bars off, had a wreck and died. So, I put them back on.
He's a zombie! Shoot him!
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I took my sway bars off, had a wreck and died. So, I put them back on.
i thought you sounded different.
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Yes, I have a new lease on life.
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Just drift around the turns, screw going slow and safe.
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Or on two wheels?


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