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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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I have the TF BB 2.5 inch installed. but i still have the oem length "short" sway bar end links on it. I did not move the longer rear end links on the front. What is the reason for moving the longer end links to the front? would it cause any handeling problems to leave the shorter ones on the front? would it improve on road handeling to put the longer ones on? Thanks for your help.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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You need the longer links up front so your budget boost can allow your axle to droop more. Moving up 2.5 inches without lengthening your links will net you no gain in axle droop since your links are still stock. Most people just replace the rears and move the rears up front since they are longer - especially if you don't need manual disconnects up front because of an electronic Rubi disconnect.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Plus if the links are too short for the amount of lift you have, if still connected and flexed, you have a possibility of flipping the entire swaybar forward and bending the links against the tierod.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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That makes sense for off road but would having the longer end links change the way it handles on road vs the shorter end links i guess is the real question?
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Yes it does inprove the handling if you have the correct links, since the sway bar is designed to be parellel to the ground.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Bump , looking for more imput
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TN-MEDIC-14
Bump , looking for more imput
What kind of input? The links should be correct length to make your sway bar parallel to the ground OR in a slight upward tilt, if the away bar is facing down toward the ground you will compromise your on-road handling as well as break something off-road.

In short....get the right length end links and save all the headaches. If you got the TF BB kit it comes with the new rear end links follow the instructions and do the swap.
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