Rear Sway Bar Test
06-15-2013, 12:33 PM
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JK Jedi
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Rear Sway Bar Test
Just tested out the flex with the rear sway bar connected and disconnected. I got about 6 inches higher with it disconnected. Also even with 12" travel shocks the short arms are not limiting anything in my set up. Only problem i have is my front shocks need move outward as the rub on the frame and bend when flexed out....
06-15-2013, 01:41 PM
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While it will give you more flex, you are sacrificing stability. Ridiculous travel isn't always the game winner, a stable rig is very important.
Ideally, a rig should have opposing sway bars that are balanced to vehicle weight (hence antirocks). This causes positive pressure and resistive uptravel and down travel. Means more stable, and more traction.
What I'm getting at is I wouldn't run without one. I've seen a few rigs try, and while they get great articulation, that are tippy as hell in anything slightly off camber, and unload the tires very easily in opposing loads.
Ideally, a rig should have opposing sway bars that are balanced to vehicle weight (hence antirocks). This causes positive pressure and resistive uptravel and down travel. Means more stable, and more traction.
What I'm getting at is I wouldn't run without one. I've seen a few rigs try, and while they get great articulation, that are tippy as hell in anything slightly off camber, and unload the tires very easily in opposing loads.
06-15-2013, 02:25 PM
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JK Jedi
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As for stability i was just showing that the rear sway bar does limit flex... I still run the rear but not the front. Im well aware if all the trade off and how everything works. Just debunking a few myths ive read on here... The stance i am currently fabbing will be 3" rear. The front is stretched 1".
Last edited by Maertz; 06-15-2013 at 02:28 PM.
