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Old 09-01-2007, 09:02 AM   #1
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Sway Bar ???

Here's my question. If I lower my truck will I be able to use the factory sway bar still? I'd like to use an ECE 2/4 or 4/6 drop kit but want to retain the sway bar if possible. Thanks, big
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Old 09-01-2007, 09:12 AM   #2
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Here's my question. If I lower my truck will I be able to use the factory sway bar still? I'd like to use an ECE 2/4 or 4/6 drop kit but want to retain the sway bar if possible. Thanks, big
With the ECE 4" front drop the OEM brackets should be fine.
They do make different brackets for those that go lower than 4"
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Old 09-01-2007, 10:30 AM   #3
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Re: Sway Bar ???

I have the ECE brackets on my truck, 4/6 drop. I just like not having the sway bar hanging down. For the price I'd get them if you go 4/6, I don't think I'd sweat it with a 2/4 though.
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Old 09-01-2007, 11:58 AM   #4
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Re: Sway Bar ???

With a 4/6 drop one can also simply bolt it to the frame.
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Old 09-01-2007, 12:12 PM   #5
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I used the ECE brackets and it looks cleaner than the factory mounts. The factory ones will work though
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Old 09-01-2007, 07:26 PM   #6
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Thanks for the feedback guys!
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Old 09-01-2007, 07:34 PM   #7
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I used the ECE 2/4 kit and their sway bar brackets. I like the way the bar sits in relation to the control arms. I feel that it will work better than at an upward to the rear angle it would have had with the stock mounts.

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