quick question sway bar links
#61
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Re: quick question sway bar links
It is a major safety item on the vehicle.
I was in a bad fender bender and was told this from both the police and
my insurance rep. They 'really' look for unsafe modifications and on a
4x4 anti sway bars on and matching tires are 'really' important.
My vehicle was in perfect shape which helped me be found the not at
fault driver in court.
They consider taking the bar off tampering with safety equipment and
would have tossed the book at me.
Mike
Bob wrote:
>
> Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
>
> So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> it back on again after! ;-)
>
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to remove
> > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
I was in a bad fender bender and was told this from both the police and
my insurance rep. They 'really' look for unsafe modifications and on a
4x4 anti sway bars on and matching tires are 'really' important.
My vehicle was in perfect shape which helped me be found the not at
fault driver in court.
They consider taking the bar off tampering with safety equipment and
would have tossed the book at me.
Mike
Bob wrote:
>
> Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
>
> So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> it back on again after! ;-)
>
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to remove
> > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
#62
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Re: quick question sway bar links
So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#63
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Re: quick question sway bar links
So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#64
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Re: quick question sway bar links
So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#65
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
out?
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
>
> If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> the accident.
>
> They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> proper steering control.
>
> If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> out too.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Jeff wrote:
> >
> > you just take them right off??
> > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > What probs can I encounter??
> >
> > ThankYou, Jeff
> >
> > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > -Brian
> > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
remove
> > the
> > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > :
> > > : tia
> > > : Snow
> > > :
> > > :
> > >
> > >
#66
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
You can put axle straps on it to hold it from dropping too low.
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
#67
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
You can put axle straps on it to hold it from dropping too low.
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
#68
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
You can put axle straps on it to hold it from dropping too low.
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
#69
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
You can put axle straps on it to hold it from dropping too low.
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
Most folks just undo the front one. I have never had mine off....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
SB wrote:
>
> So what's the difference onroad/offroad with the rear springs not falling
> out?
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca...
> > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> >
> > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > the accident.
> >
> > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > proper steering control.
> >
> > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > out too.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > you just take them right off??
> > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > What probs can I encounter??
> > >
> > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > >
> > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > -Brian
> > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to
> remove
> > > the
> > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > :
> > > > : tia
> > > > : Snow
> > > > :
> > > > :
> > > >
> > > >
#70
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: quick question sway bar links
Well good thing your jeep was in good shape!
I have a question, though, based on one of your (I think it was you)
previous comments also about the swaybar...namely, the rear swaybar.
My friend's rear swaybar on his rubicon was making a bunch of noise
from the bushing after he got it lifted, and his solution was to
simply disconnect it altogether. He's now driving with no rear swaybar
full time. He still keeps the front connected on-road, but disconnects
it off-road. Personally, I thought that seemed a bit unwise, since
having both disconnected would seem to me likely to make for even more
body roll on off-camber slopes.
What is your take on this? Both for off-road and on-road purposes? He
seems to think it's driving perfectly fine in both respects so far.
And riding in his jeep once or twice, I haven't noticed any excessive
rolling due to the lack of the rear SB. But if you have a good
argument against what he's done, I'll let him know your reasoning, and
he may reconsider his decision to remove that item.
Thanks,
Bob
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<408961FC.5F65D1C3@sympatico.ca>...
> It is a major safety item on the vehicle.
>
> I was in a bad fender bender and was told this from both the police and
> my insurance rep. They 'really' look for unsafe modifications and on a
> 4x4 anti sway bars on and matching tires are 'really' important.
>
> My vehicle was in perfect shape which helped me be found the not at
> fault driver in court.
>
> They consider taking the bar off tampering with safety equipment and
> would have tossed the book at me.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to remove
> the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >
I have a question, though, based on one of your (I think it was you)
previous comments also about the swaybar...namely, the rear swaybar.
My friend's rear swaybar on his rubicon was making a bunch of noise
from the bushing after he got it lifted, and his solution was to
simply disconnect it altogether. He's now driving with no rear swaybar
full time. He still keeps the front connected on-road, but disconnects
it off-road. Personally, I thought that seemed a bit unwise, since
having both disconnected would seem to me likely to make for even more
body roll on off-camber slopes.
What is your take on this? Both for off-road and on-road purposes? He
seems to think it's driving perfectly fine in both respects so far.
And riding in his jeep once or twice, I haven't noticed any excessive
rolling due to the lack of the rear SB. But if you have a good
argument against what he's done, I'll let him know your reasoning, and
he may reconsider his decision to remove that item.
Thanks,
Bob
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<408961FC.5F65D1C3@sympatico.ca>...
> It is a major safety item on the vehicle.
>
> I was in a bad fender bender and was told this from both the police and
> my insurance rep. They 'really' look for unsafe modifications and on a
> 4x4 anti sway bars on and matching tires are 'really' important.
>
> My vehicle was in perfect shape which helped me be found the not at
> fault driver in court.
>
> They consider taking the bar off tampering with safety equipment and
> would have tossed the book at me.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Interesting. I didn't know it was actually *illegal* per se. So even
> > though some dumbass might cut you off and cause an accident, you're
> > supposedly at fault because you couldn't swerve around the idiot.
> > Stupid, but I can definitely see that argument being made, and won.
> >
> > So, don't do as I have been bad and done in the past! Don't be lazy!
> > Keep that sucker attached until you're off-road, and remember to put
> > it back on again after! ;-)
> >
> > Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<408920A4.3A514D53@sympatico.ca>...
> > > It is very illegal to drive on the street with no anti sway bar!!!!
> > >
> > > If you get in a fender bender bad enough (injuries) that the police
> > > respond and they check out your rig and find that major piece of safety
> > > equipment missing, you will get busted and be the one found at fault in
> > > the accident.
> > >
> > > They will say you could maybe have avoided the accident if you had
> > > proper steering control.
> > >
> > > If you disconnect the rear one on a TJ, the back springs can/will fall
> > > out too.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > you just take them right off??
> > > > I want to remove or disconnect them for a run with the local Jeep club
> > > > Sunday...I'm looking at about an 80 KMPH speeds to get to the trail.I've
> > > > never removed them before nor have I ever driven a vehicle without them.
> > > > What probs can I encounter??
> > > >
> > > > ThankYou, Jeff
> > > >
> > > > "Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:nLZhc.3399$w_E1.3371@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com...
> > > > > T55 . . removed mine today.
> > > > > -Brian
> > > > > "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:3YXhc.33532$CO3.1142695@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > > > : Quick Question does anyone know the size or Tork bit needed to remove
> the
> > > > > : bolt on the sway bar link?
> > > > > :
> > > > > : tia
> > > > > : Snow
> > > > > :
> > > > > :
> > > > >
> > > > >