Can/should I remove my front anit-sway bar for more flex?

[pyro926]

I was told by a 4x4 buddy of mine that many people take off the anti-sway bar in the front of a rig to help with flex.

 

Has anyone done this? Why should/shouldn't I try it.

 

Thanks,

 

Pyro

[bratman18]

Take it off, it does help a little and you won't notice it too much at all on the road.

[Numbchux]

a thread from not too long ago on this topic, with my thoughts:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=93624

[pyro926]

Thanks, Sorry for the repost. Guess I just don't know how to use the search function properly.

 

I'll take it off soon!

[bheinen74]

When taking this off, does it cause over-travel / over-exension of the front axels? I don't want to shorten axle life.

[bratman18]

When taking this off, does it cause over-travel / over-extension of the front axles? I don't want to shorten axle life.

 

I certainly did not notice anything.

[Numbchux]

When taking this off, does it cause over-travel / over-exension of the front axels? I don't want to shorten axle life.

 

I suppose it could if you've got too much suspension lift.

 

but, for the most part, it's prolonged high-speed use at moderate angle that kills them much quicker than momentary extreme angle at slow speed (only exception was my blue wagon, 5" of shock extension, 1" diff blocks, popped 2 rear axles in 2 days on the trail).