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Thicker rear sway?

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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That's good stuff Spinlock!

One thing though, is on a high center of gravity vehicle such as a lifted JK, stiffening the rear sway bar won't achieve what's normally associated with a sports car. Because stiffening the rear sway bar you reduce body roll and reducing body roll in the rear will actually decrease oversteer. This certainly wouldn't be the case on a lower center of gravity vehicle. Also, it's not a rear traction issue that makes some lifted JKs feel loose in the ass end, it's generally related to body roll.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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I drove 1,900 miles to Moab this year with the stock rear sway bar.

We had crazy cross winds and horrible roads that was kinda scary when the back end decided it wants to break loose at 75-80 mph. Knowing that Fulltraction had not left the shop in Bakersfield, CA yet. I called them up they delivered one to moab for me.

Driving 1,900 miles home, I can tell you there was a big difference with the back end feeling more stable on the windy roads in Kansas. Its made a nice difference in handling. For the price its a good upgrade IMO.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
I drove 1,900 miles to Moab this year with the stock rear sway bar.

We had crazy cross winds and horrible roads that was kinda scary when the back end decided it wants to break loose at 75-80 mph. Knowing that Fulltraction had not left the shop in Bakersfield, CA yet. I called them up they delivered one to moab for me.

Driving 1,900 miles home, I can tell you there was a big difference with the back end feeling more stable on the windy roads in Kansas. Its made a nice difference in handling. For the price its a good upgrade IMO.
So the FT swaybar will even make a crappy driver do good.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Why is it some believe that there are a bunch of useless parts on a Jeep's suspension?
Anybody up for removing 1 of the 5 links? Four should be enough, right?
I agree, its right up there with everyone who thinks Jeep threw in a steering stabilizer for shits and giggles.
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