front sway bar
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after you guys disconnect the front sway bar ends...what do you do with it??? Just let it chill up there?? Tie it up?? Remove it completely?? I disconnected it today and just zip tiedthe ends to the bar for a test ride...just wanna know if you guys did something a little better than that....
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When I had JKS disconnects, I'd just remove one side entirely and carry it inside. The other side end link being on won't hurt.
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Bungee cord or currently...unhooked and just flipped up. It has not moved down in a few days.
they've always worked for me.
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I have the bottom of my passengers side disconnected. Then i twisted it up and just have it secured with a ziptie
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thanks...ill be reattaching one of my ends and removing the other completely tomorrow...
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irishboy02 wrote:I have the bottom of my passengers side disconnected. Then i twisted it up and just have it secured with a ziptie
I did the same, but I think my tire rubs on the end link slightly on very sharp (U) left turns. I've only heard it twice, and I suspect that's what the sound was.
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is this permanent removal or a "quick disconnect", temporary thing for offroading only?
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I permanently removed mine...
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irishboy02 wrote:I have the bottom of my passengers side disconnected. Then i twisted it up and just have it secured with a ziptie
My brother also did the same thing but now he thinks the tire rubs on sharp turns. So my brother now wants to upgrade the bars with a whole new sway bar link kit. But we we're both wondering what brand is a good replacement for it. Do you have any suggestions?
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elijah wrote:irishboy02 wrote:I have the bottom of my passengers side disconnected. Then i twisted it up and just have it secured with a ziptie
My brother also did the same thing but now he thinks the tire rubs on sharp turns. So my brother now wants to upgrade the bars with a whole new sway bar link kit. But we we're both wondering what brand is a good replacement for it. Do you have any suggestions?
Not sure where you are going with this. If he disco'ed and it rubbed where he flipped it up, changing the links will not prevent this. Is he wanting a new swaybar, new links, or a custom setup?
I say just remove it. I dont have issues with mine flipped up so i leave it, but would remove it if it hit at all.
they've always worked for me.
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Why disconnect them ?? What's the benifit for on road driving?
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Benefit is nil for on road. But not having to disconnect for offroad saves a bit of time, every time. I haven't been motivated enough, but I am going to completely remove my front bar. From what I understand, the stiffness the lift provides the front suspension makes up for a little bit of the body roll. Driving won't be dangerous at all.
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Good point one the stiffness I have no body roll or very little now 
) I might do it lol I need new budging and get discos this could save me money 
) I might do it lol I need new budging and get discos this could save me money - Hpimichael02
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