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Old 03-08-2013, 06:06 PM
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What I posted was just an overall walk through. I know its gonna differ because of different front susp setups. But thanks for looking out

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yep, same general idea. Just didnt want him crawling under his truck and being completely lost cause it didnt look the same :P
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Old 03-08-2013, 09:56 PM
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Mine has now been out for just over a week and it' looks like it will be that way for a while, really liking the softer ride and as Lin as your tires aren't soft the corners aren't that bad.

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Old 04-08-2013, 03:49 PM
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Just did this and ride seems about 40% smoother. I have this street near my house that used to be bone jarring bad that I had to drive at about 5 mph. Now it still jars, but is a lot more tolerable and not bone jarring (driving at about 20mph now.)

I have yet to test it out on the freeway yet, and did not notice any difference in the turns. I don't drive like a maniac though.
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Old 05-04-2014, 03:53 PM
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okay I have read this thread from start to finish. no one has come one and said they got in and accident or rolled from it. I want to do this but have some questions.
does having a torsion bar crank adjust the limitations of body roll?
also I had some close calls this winter when I went to pass and the rear end kicked out. if I delete the front sway bar, will the chance of me loosing control be drastically increased due to the increased body roll??
the idea of a smooth ride is super appealing, but if the truck gets written off then it wont really help me. plus someone was saying that if I remove it and get in an accident the insurance might not pay out. the majority of my driving is highway and we get snow roughly 6 months a very.
what do you guys think?
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Old 05-04-2014, 04:03 PM
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okay I have read this thread from start to finish. no one has come one and said they got in and accident or rolled from it. I want to do this but have some questions. does having a torsion bar crank adjust the limitations of body roll? also I had some close calls this winter when I went to pass and the rear end kicked out. if I delete the front sway bar, will the chance of me loosing control be drastically increased due to the increased body roll?? the idea of a smooth ride is super appealing, but if the truck gets written off then it wont really help me. plus someone was saying that if I remove it and get in an accident the insurance might not pay out. the majority of my driving is highway and we get snow roughly 6 months a very. what do you guys think?
1. Do crossfit on your torsions and your truck will just flex with all the sick gainz, bruh.
2. Torsion bar cranks are like a protein shake for your muscles, it makes everything more swoll.
3. With all the crossfit and sick gainz bruh, you may not know your own strength when turning the steering wheel of pressing the gas pedal. Check yo self before you wreck yo self.
4. Cranked torsions are the opposite of smooth, bruh. Cranked torsions are to crossfit junkies what fat people are to Cadillacs.
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Old 05-04-2014, 04:10 PM
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thanks for being rude for no reason at all, to someone you have never met. if you have any helpful info to share please do, otherwise I ask you not to interrupt a conversation that is intended to be helpful.

to everyone else I was also wondering if a wider stance will help reduce the body roll?
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Old 05-04-2014, 04:29 PM
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thanks for being rude for no reason at all, to someone you have never met. if you have any helpful info to share please do, otherwise I ask you not to interrupt a conversation that is intended to be helpful. to everyone else I was also wondering if a wider stance will help reduce the body roll?
Poor baby got his widdle feewings hurt. :'(

1. Cranked torsions make your suspension stiffer, and "can" reduce body roll
2. Adding to número uno, cranked torsions can also lift your truck
3. Drive carefully. It's a truck anyways, not a sports car
4. Again, it's a truck. With stiffer suspension, it will not ride like it does now. Some have associated cranked torsion bars to riding in a dump truck.
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Old 05-04-2014, 07:01 PM
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Poor baby got his widdle feewings hurt. :'( 1. Cranked torsions make your suspension stiffer, and "can" reduce body roll 2. Adding to número uno, cranked torsions can also lift your truck 3. Drive carefully. It's a truck anyways, not a sports car 4. Again, it's a truck. With stiffer suspension, it will not ride like it does now. Some have associated cranked torsion bars to riding in a dump truck.
You sir did not hurt my feelings. I appreciate your semi useful comments. I was just stating that your comments were not needed or helpful. In addition your comments being directed towards my nickname on the forum. Does not make me very appreciative of any further information you wish to share. I do not personally know you and I am giving you the benefit of the doubt at this point in time. However please regain from letting your attitude for being brought into your advice. If you can not, then I ask that when I ask for help that you keep your opinions to yourself.
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Old 05-05-2014, 04:38 AM
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I took my sway bar off the truck twice, so I could really feel the difference. I also cranked my T-bars about 1-1/2 inches. ( not maxed out) I put the sway bar back onto the truck because I hated the front end body roll on corners. The truck is a 2010 and felt like a 10 yrs old POS. Now it's tight/stiff in the front end, handling feels good. Plus I only seriously off road a hand full of times each year. I mainly pull a 1500 lb boat n trailer every weekend.
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Old 05-05-2014, 05:52 AM
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I think I might add a rear sway bar to my truck lol
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:15 AM
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Swaybars are for pansies
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:22 AM
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I took my sway bar off the truck twice, so I could really feel the difference. I also cranked my T-bars about 1-1/2 inches. ( not maxed out) I put the sway bar back onto the truck because I hated the front end body roll on corners. The truck is a 2010 and felt like a 10 yrs old POS. Now it's tight/stiff in the front end, handling feels good. Plus I only seriously off road a hand full of times each year. I mainly pull a 1500 lb boat n trailer every weekend.
Thanks for sharing. I am on the fence about the whole idea. Guess I just got to try it out. Did you have any experience in snow and ice driving with it removed?
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Old 05-05-2014, 09:29 AM
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If you like the way your truck handles right now and its a pavement queen then leave the bars on. If you would like the suspension to be more compliant and actually work a little bit while offroad take em off. Just try it, if you hate it put em back on.
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Alright so I have read through this whole thread now..and I just want to confirm. Will I have any issue with the sway bar contacting something by leaving one link connected. If the suspension were Completely flexed...the sway bar would be in the direction of the connected tire.. in that situation would it have enough clearance not to cause damage?

I'd like to add that the reason I don't want to just take it out completely is because I take the coquihalla highway often enough and can really appreciate it for that.
I just want to get the most out of my ifs off road

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Old 04-17-2016, 07:43 AM
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Don't mind the rusted out rancho. I'm just worried it might slam around on something
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