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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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5" of travel from ride height. Measure the fenderwell at ride height and then jack it up till the tire is just ready to leave the ground and measure again. Most truck have plenty of travel over cars
Right on. So how do you make your front suspension more loose?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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I think removing the sway bar helps a lot.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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How bad does it lean without the front sway bar? Is it tolerable or rediculous?

I removed it from my camaro and it was noticable but not bad at all.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dug
How bad does it lean without the front sway bar? Is it tolerable or rediculous?

I removed it from my camaro and it was noticable but not bad at all.
bout the same, if its lowered i think its more noticeable cause it may bottom out, also depends on wheels.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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any idea how much it weighs?

I remember my old '89 s-15 didnt even come with one.
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