front sway bar?
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front sway bar?
My tires thick heavy (but very attractive
) sidewall tread on my 295/70/r17s toyo MT's rub slightly on the front sway bar at full max turn. I need a 1/2 inch or so if that to avoid the slight rub. I would rather not add a spacer to front rims and curious if anyone makes a front sway bar for the JK that swaps out stock one in front and maybe fits a bit different? I assume that bar where its rubbing is a sway bar?
) sidewall tread on my 295/70/r17s toyo MT's rub slightly on the front sway bar at full max turn. I need a 1/2 inch or so if that to avoid the slight rub. I would rather not add a spacer to front rims and curious if anyone makes a front sway bar for the JK that swaps out stock one in front and maybe fits a bit different? I assume that bar where its rubbing is a sway bar?
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Just FYI, My STOCK Rubicon Unlmited rubs the swaybar slightly at full turn and full articulation.
Had it out on some trails here in CO a few weeks ago and got it a little dirty... when I was cleaning it I noticed a slight rub mark on the drivers side front swaybar. The mark was obviously from the tire and left a half inch rub mark on the sway.
I was surprised to see it, but since I'm adding offset with new wheels anyway, it doesn't bother me.
BTW, Teraflex makes an aftermarket swaybar that seems to fit in a different location... but I'm not sure if it'll solve your problem. Sounds like you need wheels, or spacers.
Had it out on some trails here in CO a few weeks ago and got it a little dirty... when I was cleaning it I noticed a slight rub mark on the drivers side front swaybar. The mark was obviously from the tire and left a half inch rub mark on the sway.
I was surprised to see it, but since I'm adding offset with new wheels anyway, it doesn't bother me.
BTW, Teraflex makes an aftermarket swaybar that seems to fit in a different location... but I'm not sure if it'll solve your problem. Sounds like you need wheels, or spacers.
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My tires thick heavy (but very attractive ) sidewall tread on my 295/70/r17s toyo MT's rub slightly on the front sway bar at full max turn. I need a 1/2 inch or so if that to avoid the slight rub. I would rather not add a spacer to front rims and curious if anyone makes a front sway bar for the JK that swaps out stock one in front and maybe fits a bit different? I assume that bar where its rubbing is a sway bar?
) sidewall tread on my 295/70/r17s toyo MT's rub slightly on the front sway bar at full max turn. I need a 1/2 inch or so if that to avoid the slight rub. I would rather not add a spacer to front rims and curious if anyone makes a front sway bar for the JK that swaps out stock one in front and maybe fits a bit different? I assume that bar where its rubbing is a sway bar?
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Thanks so much
yeah if you could let me know that would be GREAT, mine is rubbing pulling into a parking spot not at max flex so need to fix it. If this solution works I will order one up for sure.... expensive?
Cwalker, great idea to help him, I have the TeraFlex S/T Swaybar coming(on order), hopefully soon. I'll take some measurements before and after for clearance(full wheel turn), and let you know if you'll gain that little bit of space needed not to rub.. Plus you'll have one super Swaybar Disco out there today..