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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 01:28 PM
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i am currently In the process of lift my 98 ram 1500 and I was curious what all opinions are out there on how to address the front sway bar? I am lifting it only 3" and wasn't sure if I needed to just by new bushings, or if I need to do anything at all with it? If anyone has any opinion on this please let me know
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 98HellcatSwap
i am currently In the process of lift my 98 ram 1500 and I was curious what all opinions are out there on how to address the front sway bar? I am lifting it only 3" and wasn't sure if I needed to just by new bushings, or if I need to do anything at all with it? If anyone has any opinion on this please let me know
A good quality lift should come with the drop down brackets. But if you plan to off-road at all where you need 109% suspension flex look at the Antirock sway bar
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 01:51 PM
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Some folks have just left it off altogether....... others, flipped the links, so the bar was above the axle. Lots of options there.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 04:02 PM
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Some folks have just left it off altogether....... others, flipped the links, so the bar was above the axle. Lots of options there.
I have mine off altogether
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 04:21 PM
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I have mine off altogether
Did it make a noticeable difference in how the truck drives?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 08:00 PM
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My truck is lifted 3 inches and kits don't include anything for such a small height. However, when my stock end links were shot, I call Maxx links and asked what they would sell me. Ended up with extended links and they've been solid for over two years. I think they're important when carving down a mountain pass at 65 and the front end is nice and planted.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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Did it make a noticeable difference in how the truck drives?
Honestly no. I took a pretty sharp turn doing 55 (racing a check ) and I have a little bit more body roll. Doing normal driving no
 
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