sway bars and trac bars

skrittles · 07-16-2008, 11:52 PM

what do they do (especialy track bars)

Mudhound0530 · 07-16-2008, 11:56 PM

Sway bars aka antisway bars work to prevent body roll when going around a turn in a vehicle, improving stability and handling through the turn.

Track bars are important because they keep the axles located underneath the vehicle and prevent side to side movement of the axle in relation to the frame/body.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension3.htm

**rustywrangler** · 07-16-2008, 11:57 PM

Sway bar does exactly that, it controls the amount of "sway" from side to side your ride has.

Track bars center the axle under your rig.

skrittles · 07-17-2008, 12:06 AM

are they needed? mine is dd

**rustywrangler** · 07-17-2008, 12:07 AM

DD, I would ditch the track bars. But keep the sway bar and get discos.

samYJ · 07-17-2008, 12:08 AM

In case you are wondering about taking them off i.e. is it safe, yes it is safe. It will change the way your Jeep drives, so be prepared for that. I took all that stuff off of mine, I know rusty took his off(from reading a previous post), as have most of the people on this forum. I drive mine to work daily. Taking off that stuff frees up your axles so that you get waaaaay more flex and a smoother ride. You can always take them off and try driving. If you hate it, put it back on or get sway bar disco's.

skrittles · 07-17-2008, 12:15 AM

i plan on doing a soa lift will i need them then?

**rustywrangler** · 07-17-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by skrittles

i plan on doing a soa lift will i need them then?

You won't use any of the stock stuff with an SOA lift.

Plan well for your lift, and don't do it half assed.

Mudhound0530 · 07-17-2008, 12:17 AM

I was under the impression that track bar is necessary

edit: nevermind i forgot i was in the yj forum...leafy's

skrittles · 07-17-2008, 12:19 AM

will i need a trac bar once i get the soa lift to keep the axles in place ( / prevent driveshafts from falling out the tranfercase and such

skrittles · 07-17-2008, 12:24 AM

bump...........

Barrio · 07-17-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by skrittles

will i need a trac bar once i get the soa lift to keep the axles in place ( / prevent driveshafts from falling out the tranfercase and such

sounds like you got alot of reading and resurch to do brother

skrittles · 07-17-2008, 12:27 AM

i read the post on why to do a soa right. and he said that happend to him

chupacabrah · 07-17-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skrittles

will i need a trac bar once i get the soa lift to keep the axles in place ( / prevent driveshafts from falling out the tranfercase and such

sounds like you need to do a lot of research.

oh, and read the FAQ, pretty good section in there about SOA (i think).

07-16-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
rustywrangler Got my eye on you..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 18,657 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Sway bar does exactly that, it controls the amount of "sway" from side to side your ride has. Track bars center the axle under your rig. __________________ http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k_banner-1.gif Congenital Heart Disease is a reality for me, BOTH of my children have it. Please read up and become aware for future generations Lydia Ann-Acquired 08/05/05 Open Heart surgery 08/10/05 Jacob Patrick-Acquired 01/17/08 Open Heart surgery 02/15/08

07-17-2008, 12:07 AM	#5
rustywrangler Got my eye on you..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 18,657 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	DD, I would ditch the track bars. But keep the sway bar and get discos. __________________ http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k_banner-1.gif Congenital Heart Disease is a reality for me, BOTH of my children have it. Please read up and become aware for future generations Lydia Ann-Acquired 08/05/05 Open Heart surgery 08/10/05 Jacob Patrick-Acquired 01/17/08 Open Heart surgery 02/15/08