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As part of my 4x4 conversion I need to attach a front bracket that holds the springs. I measured it up today and it looks like the bracket overlaps where the sway bar is bolted on. So, how long can I drive without the sway bar.
Here's the reason I ask. I also need to replace the water pump (sooner than later). I've been thinking of approaching it the Sixiron way and removing the radiator. It turns out that it would also be a whole lot easier to install the bracket without the radiator. For this reason I would like to do both at the same time. What does everybody think?
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2000 E350 Chateau, 7.3 PSD, Ujointclothing DIY 4x4 conversion, Amsoil dual bi-pass oil filter, Amsoil Blue Air Filter, Reunel rear bumper, Bushwacker Fender Flares, and leaf spring front brackets
id say forever just make sure to keep it in alignmetn and have it adjusted every month also dont push it remember it will move a lot!!!
its common on off road 4x4's to remove it
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88 F-250 body,550 rear frame setup, 7.3 idi, 3:73 dana 80 rear, srw, dana 50 front, heavy duty leaf springs, back up camera, 20$ wallyworld fog lamps, class 5 bumper hitch welded to frame and gusseted, 32" steering tires all around, ac power converter,jeep bucket seats, deezee runningboards (cab only),cobra 29 cb w/ 102" whip, 2 trucklight worklights on front stake pocket each side,high lift jack behind seat, toolbox for the junk, visor, running lights, 6600 lbs with all my junk
One of mine from my current 4wd vans is in the garage. Of my past 4 2wd vans, only one came from the factory with a sway bar. It will ride smoother but it will lean a little bit more in the corners. It might scare you at first. Don't be afraid.
Sway bar is an addition not needed.
Its only reason is to help control body roll.(on road)
This is a reason why vannies install a rear sway also.
Off road is reversed. You dont want sway bars.
Best is to have the sway setup with quick disconnects.
This way you get best of both worlds. On/off road.
roboto, in my experiance hot wife HIGH MAINTAINENCE!!!, not sway bar related
wade
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2002 E350 EXT. Cargo 7.3PSD , silver metallic , bought new presently 178K , dual alts. , auxiliary idle control , rear a/c heat , premium group , michellin LTX M/S on AMERICAN RACING WHEELS outlaw II's , centramatic balancers , optima yellow tops not worth the extra money imo weak at best replaced with wal-mart everstart maxx more snap 1/3 the price , ITP in tank mods van specific , ITP prepump filter,ITP regulated return system van specific , DP-TUNER F5, stock,40 tow,80 econo,120 extreme , NON-EBPV turbo pedistel DIESELSITE viton o-rings ,K&N filters tempararelly till i devise a better set up , more modds on way
anybody have any ideas on how to mock up a track bar?
wade
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2002 E350 EXT. Cargo 7.3PSD , silver metallic , bought new presently 178K , dual alts. , auxiliary idle control , rear a/c heat , premium group , michellin LTX M/S on AMERICAN RACING WHEELS outlaw II's , centramatic balancers , optima yellow tops not worth the extra money imo weak at best replaced with wal-mart everstart maxx more snap 1/3 the price , ITP in tank mods van specific , ITP prepump filter,ITP regulated return system van specific , DP-TUNER F5, stock,40 tow,80 econo,120 extreme , NON-EBPV turbo pedistel DIESELSITE viton o-rings ,K&N filters tempararelly till i devise a better set up , more modds on way
i dont know about your vans but if a truck has it its made for it at the higher highway speeds
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88 F-250 body,550 rear frame setup, 7.3 idi, 3:73 dana 80 rear, srw, dana 50 front, heavy duty leaf springs, back up camera, 20$ wallyworld fog lamps, class 5 bumper hitch welded to frame and gusseted, 32" steering tires all around, ac power converter,jeep bucket seats, deezee runningboards (cab only),cobra 29 cb w/ 102" whip, 2 trucklight worklights on front stake pocket each side,high lift jack behind seat, toolbox for the junk, visor, running lights, 6600 lbs with all my junk
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FULLAUTO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">anybody have any ideas on how to mock up a track bar?</div></div>
The work from Chris is that it won't work. He says to just cut them off.
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2000 E350 Chateau, 7.3 PSD, Ujointclothing DIY 4x4 conversion, Amsoil dual bi-pass oil filter, Amsoil Blue Air Filter, Reunel rear bumper, Bushwacker Fender Flares, and leaf spring front brackets
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