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Old 11-17-2013, 07:51 PM #16
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It depends...

If you stock links are shot then yes.

If you have a long travel or 3"+ lift it does allow more articulation when flexing Offroad. It does take some of the stress off tweaked links from tall lifts.

The person I know with them has the MT long travel kit. He gained ~2" of drop compared to OEM links. I installed his links with my regular travel kit. I gained ~0.25" more movement. I installed a replacement set of OEM links since my bushings were toast. This was tested by lifting one corner and measuring the drop with a tape measure.

I only has a 2" rear lift so my links are only sorta stretched, but not as bad as folks with more lift like the AP 3.5" kit.

I don't have any info on better ride, my ride is pretty plush anyways. The OP indicated a noticeable difference in rear ride quality.
Thanks, i know most my ride is because the blown fox's im waiting to rebuild but i noticed i had a pretty good angle so wondered if that was some of it. I only have 2" toytec springs in and the daystar puck on the driver side.
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Thanks, i know most my ride is because the blown fox's im waiting to rebuild but i noticed i had a pretty good angle so wondered if that was some of it. I only have 2" toytec springs in and the daystar puck on the driver side.
It truly does depend on what you feel on your truck. I too only have about a 2" lift in the rear but thought it was a good idea to try and keep the sway bar as much in the stock position as possible. I didn't want to spend a lot of money to see how it would feel so I did this one and am glad I did.

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I got my links from a member on here @pearlj10 . Great product. Have had them on for a year with no issues. I wanted something beefy because I like to wheel and needed new ones anyways. Plus they look better than stock.

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Also done the extend rear links and helps a lot with the 3/3 lift all around. I take the front bar off for off roading and put it back on when not planning to off road for awhile.
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I've got the 2" toytec rear springs and I agree, the extended links help a bunch with articulation. You can flex the rear axle easier as the sway bar has some more room to move around before it starts limiting travel. It's most noticeable off road, but there are situations on pavement where I've noticed an improvement as well.
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That's the way it should be John. I put mine back on primarily because I'm doing a lot more long trips with my travel trailer and like the added stability. That and winter coming means less off-road stuff for me until it warms up again.
I'm contemplating taking mine off and I do commute in my runner.... Did you feel safe on pavement without the sway bar? How was the body roll?

I have extended links on my rear and I love the change in the ride comfort.
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I'm contemplating taking mine off and I do commute in my runner.... Did you feel safe on pavement without the sway bar? How was the body roll?

I have extended links on my rear and I love the change in the ride comfort.
i commute 65 miles a day in mine, i love it without the front sway. But i also have coilovers up front. I've never felt unsafe nor too much body roll.
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I'm contemplating taking mine off and I do commute in my runner.... Did you feel safe on pavement without the sway bar? How was the body roll?

I have extended links on my rear and I love the change in the ride comfort.
Looks like you have pretty stiff springs so pull that sway bar!
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Can you remove the rear swaybar while the truck is on the ground without removing the wheels? I was looking around and think you might be able to wiggle it out.
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I'm contemplating taking mine off and I do commute in my runner.... Did you feel safe on pavement without the sway bar? How was the body roll?

I have extended links on my rear and I love the change in the ride comfort.
I commute about 60 miles round trip daily with no front sway bar and I feel safe enough on the road without mine. I even had to dodge a piece of tire the other day going 75-80 and it wasn't too bad. Interchanges and curves are a little more tippy, but it's not a sports car.

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Can you remove the rear swaybar while the truck is on the ground without removing the wheels? I was looking around and think you might be able to wiggle it out.
I don't see why not. As long as you can get the end links disconnected it should swing out easily enough. Just makes it easier with the tires off.
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