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Old 04-27-2020, 02:42 AM   #10
Richard
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Re: Leaf Spring Movement?

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Originally Posted by hemi43 View Post
This is why I like having a front anti-sway bar.Without one, you are relying solely on the springs to hold the axle in place.
That is what a leaf sprung suspension is designed to do. A sway bar's job is to transfer weight from one side of the vehicle to the other. There are bushings in the sway bar as well. So the front to back movement will not go away. The 73 up sway bars limit travel and actually cause bind in the suspension. This is exaggerated with a lift. It can be compensated somewhat by lowering the front mounting point on a lift. ORD makes a disconnect kit with a shackle mount at the upper axle pad to help alleviate the bind.
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