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Shmellmopwho DCLB EXPO BUILD

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Shmellmopwho, Jun 18, 2014.

  1. May 12, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    NorthwestCruiser

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    You did remove your sway bar right??
     
  2. May 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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    Naw I haven't removed it. I've heard it's a little scary driving at highway speeds without it so that's probably what's kept me from doing it.
     
  3. May 12, 2015 at 8:13 PM
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    Uhh definitely not.. Honestly the only time I really feel a difference is with the RTT on top and thats going around corners fast.. The little bit difference that you do feel you get used to it really fast, plus I have 600lb springs up front. My dad even drove it and didn't feel a difference. Off road is so much better without it.
     
  4. May 12, 2015 at 8:15 PM
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    Hahaha damn you and your peer pressure! Haha just kidding. Funny you asked because I was thinking about taking it off and seeing how it felt for a while. And if I don't like it I can put it back on.
     
  5. May 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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    Exactly its so quick and easy to take on and off thats what i'd do, trust me you'll like it without it on.
     
  6. May 12, 2015 at 9:10 PM
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    Haha sounds good man. Don't know if I'll be able to get back out wheeling for a little while since the baby is coming so soon but hopefully not too long from now.
     
  7. May 12, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    She gonna pop within a few weeks??
     
  8. May 12, 2015 at 9:36 PM
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    June 9th is the official due date. My birthday is May 30th. Would be a cool birthday present if she popped out then. So crazy man! It's getting even more real each day. Getting closer and closer!
     
  9. May 12, 2015 at 9:39 PM
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    Dang man time is flying! Thats so exciting though I bet you both are really excited! Got the nursery all set up?
     
  10. May 12, 2015 at 9:43 PM
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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    It is so worth it. I thought my roommate was kinda crazy when we did mine, but I will never put it back on. I drive my truck at 80 and didn't really notice a difference at all. When you hit pot holes the the ride is 100 times better.
     
  11. May 12, 2015 at 9:46 PM
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    Nice Tacoma Ryan!
     
  12. May 12, 2015 at 9:50 PM
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    X2, I don't notice a difference at all on the freeway just around sharp corners. Ill never put mine back on either.
     
  13. May 12, 2015 at 9:53 PM
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    Like you wouldn't believe bro! Feels like we just took our big trip a couple months ago and it was already 8 months ago. We got pregnant on that trip and now we're already only a month away from being parents! SLOOOOOWWW DOOOOOWN!!!! We're super excited!! Yeah we have the nursery all set up. I recently painted the room a light purple and light silver. Looks awesome! Definitely a cool little room.

    Okay well both of you are definitely getting me stoked about removing it. So I know it helps off road but you're saying things feel more comfortable on road too?
     
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    Thats awesome man!!

    Yeah it feels way better on road since it'll be true independent suspension.. If one tire goes in a pothole the other one doesn't move like it would with the sway bar connecting both sides.
     
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    Thanks bro I really appreciate it! Dang you're right over in Huntington. Very close!

    Definitely gonna have to see how it feels now. I'm very curious.
     
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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    Oh ya it feels a lot better. Each tire acts like it's own tire so the whole truck doesn't react to the bump. The only only thing to get use to is the truck leans a little more when you go around a corner.
     
  17. May 13, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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    Ok cool. I know this sounds like a dumb question and when looking at everything I pretty much know the answer to this question is no but just making sure that removing it doesn't cause anything else to become weaker or anything. Just wanting to make sure that removing it has no cons and only pros. Thanks man
     
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    Removed the sway bar today because of the peer pressure from Northwesttaco and Night Eagle haha. Just kidding. Haven't driven it around yet but I'm excited to see on and off-road differences.
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    ^ Awesome!
    Looking forward to a full report.
     
  20. May 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    Thanks man. Most definitely. These guys say it makes a world of difference so I figured I had to try it out!
     
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