Removing sway bars - Land Rovers Only

Disco · 06-01-2005, 07:12 PM

Don't have any facts only another opinion. How severe is the off-roading that you engage in? The 2" lift that you have is more than adequate for most off road applications, and unless your into heavy rock climbing. Removing your swaybars is overkill. If you still want to persue the swaybar removal, I suggest you install a set of "Disconnects", that way you can make the decision.

SCSL · 06-01-2005, 08:10 PM

There really are some facts to this issue but mostly opinion.

Based on your discription of your driving, I would agreed with Disco. To run w/out sway bars full time I think you need a severe off-road habit (meaning at least once/week 5+ trail wheeling--that's the opinion part). You also need very stiff shocks (that's the fact part). OME shocks are a 'soft' shock, so I would definately advise against running w/out sway bars full-time.

The disconnects will tend to give you best of both worlds & really allow you to take better advantage of your suspension flex. You'll notice a huge difference off-road, without having to adapt much on-road.

Trigger · 06-01-2005, 08:47 PM

I've run with mine disconnected for over a year now without problem. I went to HD springs at the same time so didn't notice the change. I also drive a D90 so I already have a lower, wider stance than a Disco. Looking at your driving habits, especially the winding road bit, and the fact that you drive a taller vehicle, I'd say go with disconnects. Especially if those winding roads are prone to deer and you're prone to trying to dodge the little buggers. It doesn't take much swerve to upset the balance in a taller truck like a Disco. Personally, I hit the deer.

roverX · 06-02-2005, 10:51 AM

SCSL · 06-02-2005, 12:46 PM

JKS makes some Cherokee disconnects that I understand can be modified to fit a Disco fairly easily: www.jksmfg.com

Disco · 06-02-2005, 03:34 PM

There used to be a guy in Texas who used to make quick disconnects to suit Discoverys a few years ago. I don't know if he's still around.

06-01-2005, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	Don't have any facts only another opinion. How severe is the off-roading that you engage in? The 2" lift that you have is more than adequate for most off road applications, and unless your into heavy rock climbing. Removing your swaybars is overkill. If you still want to persue the swaybar removal, I suggest you install a set of "Disconnects", that way you can make the decision. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

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Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	There used to be a guy in Texas who used to make quick disconnects to suit Discoverys a few years ago. I don't know if he's still around. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

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06-01-2005, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	There really are some facts to this issue but mostly opinion. Based on your discription of your driving, I would agreed with Disco. To run w/out sway bars full time I think you need a severe off-road habit (meaning at least once/week 5+ trail wheeling--that's the opinion part). You also need very stiff shocks (that's the fact part). OME shocks are a 'soft' shock, so I would definately advise against running w/out sway bars full-time. The disconnects will tend to give you best of both worlds & really allow you to take better advantage of your suspension flex. You'll notice a huge difference off-road, without having to adapt much on-road.

06-01-2005, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trigger Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 82 Gallery: 0	I've run with mine disconnected for over a year now without problem. I went to HD springs at the same time so didn't notice the change. I also drive a D90 so I already have a lower, wider stance than a Disco. Looking at your driving habits, especially the winding road bit, and the fact that you drive a taller vehicle, I'd say go with disconnects. Especially if those winding roads are prone to deer and you're prone to trying to dodge the little buggers. It doesn't take much swerve to upset the balance in a taller truck like a Disco. Personally, I hit the deer.

06-02-2005, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	JKS makes some Cherokee disconnects that I understand can be modified to fit a Disco fairly easily: www.jksmfg.com

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