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Old Jul 14, 2008
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front sway bar

i got a 2000 ranger xlt 3.0l flex 2wd

if i took the sway bar off would it realy make any difference?
would i have increased bump steer or anything that might feel out of the ordinary?

what will be the good of deleting the sway bar and what is the bad
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008
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Try a seach for the other thousand threads with the same question.

Good - Smoother ride, better suspension travel.
Bad - More body roll.

Just disconnect one swaybar endlink when you want the ride and travel.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008
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just disconnect both links from the bar, turn the bar up, and roll with it....literally. See how you like it. On your coilsprung truck.....i didin't like it without a sway bar slammed.

My 4x4 tho....drives beautiful with #1 torsion bars and 35's.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008
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i keep mine unhooked a lot of the time. it gets a little darty if you turn hard, but as long as you expect it it is not a problem.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008
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i never really got to look at the sway bar setup's on a ranger, but couldnt u make a set of quick disconnects for the sway bar? something like a jeep would have... connect it on road, then disconnect when u go out n play? i've read some where on how to make them.. ill see if i cant find it again if it'd be possible to do.
 
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Yea...i belive you can...build new links, drill a hole for the quick coupler....call it good.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008
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ahh yes... there is a site that tells me out to make them for the dodge, but make them with a hitch pin.. and boom.. done.. if u can go the route of making your own.. id suggest doin that rather then leavin it off all the time.
 
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