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sway bars
hey has anyone found a quick disconnects for their truck, i have a 92 bronco with a 4" lift and the sway bars still fit, but it sucks wheeling, it would be nice if i could disconnect them quickly then go down the trail rather then having to unbolt stuff, i am looking for them on the front and the back, if ya know where i could find some that would be great.
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From: Rochester
Originally Posted by big1992bronco
hey has anyone found a quick disconnects for their truck, i have a 92 bronco with a 4" lift and the sway bars still fit, but it sucks wheeling, it would be nice if i could disconnect them quickly then go down the trail rather then having to unbolt stuff, i am looking for them on the front and the back, if ya know where i could find some that would be great.
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I replaced two of the top bolts on the front one with clevise pins and cotter pins. Use Stainless so they won't rust. Then just knock them out, tie them up out of the way when you hit the trail. I also used a bolt wth a large wingnut on the rear swaybar.
You can get everything at your local hardware store.
I drive a Mustang also, and really noticed the extra body lean in the Bronco without the swaybars.
You can get everything at your local hardware store.
I drive a Mustang also, and really noticed the extra body lean in the Bronco without the swaybars.
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From: Rochester
Originally Posted by IndySilverAnny
I replaced two of the top bolts on the front one with clevise pins and cotter pins. Use Stainless so they won't rust. Then just knock them out, tie them up out of the way when you hit the trail. I also used a bolt wth a large wingnut on the rear swaybar.
You can get everything at your local hardware store.
I drive a Mustang also, and really noticed the extra body lean in the Bronco without the swaybars.
You can get everything at your local hardware store.
I drive a Mustang also, and really noticed the extra body lean in the Bronco without the swaybars.
Kem...do you tow alot? I do alot of city driving (no need for articulation) and have to tow my father-in-laws trailer once in awhile...not heavy stuff by any means. Will this affect my towing capability...I have a six inch lift also.
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Well, That setup was on my 88 that I sold. I don't wheel my 91. It's too nice to risk dents and dings... plus having the Mustang hobby, a kid, another on the way, and ... well, there's not enough time for more than one major hobby.
Anyway, It's pretty straight forward. I see no reason to remove them for street driving and occasional off-roading. Maybe you won't notice much difference in everyday driving, but if you were to have to make an emergency manuever, you might. As far as towing, I think there's a reason the towing packages have both swaybars, in addition to dual shocks on the front.
My 88 had the towing package, and I noticed a difference between the two. In fact, I took off the rear swaybar and put it on my 91. If the dual shock mounts wouldv'e been easier to remove, I wouldv'e taken them too.
Anyway, It's pretty straight forward. I see no reason to remove them for street driving and occasional off-roading. Maybe you won't notice much difference in everyday driving, but if you were to have to make an emergency manuever, you might. As far as towing, I think there's a reason the towing packages have both swaybars, in addition to dual shocks on the front.
My 88 had the towing package, and I noticed a difference between the two. In fact, I took off the rear swaybar and put it on my 91. If the dual shock mounts wouldv'e been easier to remove, I wouldv'e taken them too.
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before i removed the swaybars on my '87 every time i drove over a manhole cover it was bone jarring. after removal the ride improved tenfold. i tow all the time with my '78 sans swaybars no prob. i don't believe swaybars have anything to do with towing. but don't take my word for it, remove them, try it out, i can guarantee you won't put em back on.
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