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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by grizzbear, Feb 10, 2010.

  1. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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    my buddy is looking at buying a 06 double cab 4x4 with a procomp 6" lift short bed and its missing the front sway bar!!!! is there any reason why someone would remove the swaybar?????:confused::confused:
     
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  2. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:34 PM
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    Clearance around aftermarket parts....Better offroad articulation....
    They just don't like them...
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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    All the cool kids are doing it.
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    so how would the trucks highway manners be with out the swaybar?
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:38 PM
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    With my 3 inch lift- I've got no issues. It's been perfectly stable for all my driving needs.

    MUCH better offroad and no real issues with steering control.
     
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  6. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:40 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    dittos
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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    i just removed mine this last weekend. it takes a little getting used to on the road, and i haven't tested it off road yet...
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:46 PM
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    You won't be disappointed at all offroad.

    And as with ANY change- Prudent /Careful driving while setting into the new configuration is key to safety.
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:52 PM
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    With my stiffer springs i can't tell that my sway bar is gone.
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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    Now say if you roll your truck will you be screwed out of insurance because its been removed?
     
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  11. Feb 10, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    if that were the case, couldnt they say the same thing since u altered the stock suspension to lift it?
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2010 at 6:01 PM
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    True, I just didnt know because it would be removing something thats supposed to prevent what happened
     
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  13. Feb 10, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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    No. Ask me how I know:rolleyes: They even let me get my aftermarket suspension off it.
     
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  14. Feb 10, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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