swaybar question
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swaybar question
I lifted my 86 F250 4x4 a few months ago and instead of buying the extended sway bar links I just removed the swaybars. Since doing this I have not noticed any major difference in the ride, and I think it actually rides better since my front springs and all shocks were bad prior to the lift. If i feel that it rides fine, do you think i need the sway bars? I think its about $80 bucks for front and rear links, and I really dont feel like putting them back on. Could I experience any issues later on? Thanks for your help, Jesse.
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Sway bars just keep the truck from leaning in turns. They were an option on a lot of trucks but are not absolutely necessary. It's up to you if you want to keep them or not.
You might experience a softer ride without them, because basically they keep both sides of an axle planted in the road. If both sides hit a bump, the sway bar will do nothing, but if one side drops in a pothole, and the other doesn't, the sway bar will resist this and you will notice a seat-of-the-pants difference.
You might experience a softer ride without them, because basically they keep both sides of an axle planted in the road. If both sides hit a bump, the sway bar will do nothing, but if one side drops in a pothole, and the other doesn't, the sway bar will resist this and you will notice a seat-of-the-pants difference.
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Do some careful cornering research.
You may note the stiffer springs (they are stiffer, aren't they?) keep the truck level enough. Or, you may notice listing in corners.
If you are satisfied with it, and it hasn't developed any nasty habits, then pull them all the way out.
You may note the stiffer springs (they are stiffer, aren't they?) keep the truck level enough. Or, you may notice listing in corners.
If you are satisfied with it, and it hasn't developed any nasty habits, then pull them all the way out.
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Jesse, where are you? Your profile does not list your location. I have a stock hieght F250 4x4 and I would be interested in purchasing your bars if you decide to pull them. BTW, I also have a lifted '85 F150 4x4 without bars and it doesn't lean in corners. The increased stifness of the springs put a stop to all that...
