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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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We all diconnect the front sway bar when go wheeling. Does anybody disconnect the rear? Should you disconnect the rear? Does it help if you disconnect?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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not a dumb question but, no, there is no need to disconnect your rear sway bar links. unlike the front sway bar which is really thick and offers a lot of resistance, the rear sway bar is very thin and can be manipulated by hand. leaving your rear links connected WILL NOT prevent your jeep from achieving maximum flex and if anything, will provide greater stability. this is the reason why companies like currie make the anti-rock sway bar system - so that you can remain connected, maintain stability yet still have big flex.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
not a dumb question but, no, there is no need to disconnect your rear sway bar links. unlike the front sway bar which is really thick and offers a lot of resistance, the rear sway bar is very thin and can be manipulated by hand. leaving your rear links connected WILL NOT prevent your jeep from achieving maximum flex and if anything, will provide greater stability. this is the reason why companies like currie make the anti-rock sway bar system - so that you can remain connected, maintain stability yet still have big flex.

COOOL, thanks, I had been thinking about that It kept bugging me
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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I've got a currie anti rock. I bent the links a couple of months back when I was out on the trails. I took the links off. LOT's more body roll. Maybe a little more flex. I drove it home--to much sway for my taste. I pounded the link back into shape and then did some mods so I don't bend it again.

So yes you can do trails and drive without it. Is it worth it? no.
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