Sway bar links broke...
#22
Like pretty much everything else, personal preference prevails. If you dont want to spend the coin right now to replace the links, go ahead and remove the sway bar. Drive it around for awhile and see if you prefer the handling with it or without it. As stated, you wont hurt anything by removing it. For myself, running the 2" leveling kit, I kinda like knowing that there is something there limiting the flex since the front end is under enough stress from the kit as it is anyway.
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youll love the feel. and the freedom the front end has. even over urban terrain and city obstacles.
#26
Potholes and manhole covers for sure, beaten up roads after winter. any time one wheel hits when the other doesnt. i actually think it will put less stress on the front without it, when excessive suspension travel isn't a concern.
with the sway bar, you are making the wheel stay put when it hits something, wheel bearings, tires, balljoints, swaybar links, control arm bushings, even the tierod in some cases, are all taking a solid hit instead a cushioned one that the shocks and springs are there for.
I'm not sure what would wear the parts out faster, being allowed to move or having to take the brunt of a bump. but it does feel nicer to have the independent movement up there.
with the sway bar, you are making the wheel stay put when it hits something, wheel bearings, tires, balljoints, swaybar links, control arm bushings, even the tierod in some cases, are all taking a solid hit instead a cushioned one that the shocks and springs are there for.
I'm not sure what would wear the parts out faster, being allowed to move or having to take the brunt of a bump. but it does feel nicer to have the independent movement up there.
#28
I've seen coat hanger made better. Mine snapped at 78k replace with NAPA that have a grease fitting and neoprene bushings for about $70.00 for both. No bargain but far better then the .15 centers from Dodge. You have to love the half spot weld from the rod to the socket. I’m sure that saved them big at their Mexico plant.
#29
Before you take it off and throw it away, check with your local motor vehicle authority to see if it's considered as part of the factory installed safety equipment. If it is, your insurance company could drop your coverage if you're involved in an accident where it's determined that you lost control.
#30
Before you take it off and throw it away, check with your local motor vehicle authority to see if it's considered as part of the factory installed safety equipment. If it is, your insurance company could drop your coverage if you're involved in an accident where it's determined that you lost control.